Notes From My Studio

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An Imperfect Mirror

Metal objects are frequently very elaborate mirrors, reflecting and transforming their surroundings in fascinating ways. In this small passage from a larger painting, the handle of the knife captures everything around it, but restates it differently. Detail from “”Tangerine, Knife, Shotglass”, oil on linen, 24×30 inches.  

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A Trompe String

Trompe l’oeil (“fool the eye”) is a form of still life painting where the representation is so close to reality that the viewer is tricked into thinking the actual objects are before them. It’s not my main interest or goal, but I have done a few of these paintings. Here’s a detail from one of […]

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A Constellation of Highlights

Smooth, hard surfaces make for crisp, well-defined highlights. In this section of a larger painting, the teacup shimmers with brilliant intense points of light, almost like miniature fireworks. Detail from “Teacup, Fork, and Two Oranges on Granite”, oil on linen, 8×10 inches. Please follow my stories to see what I’m working on right now.

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Shadows are the Stars

In some paintings, the shadows are the real stars. That’s the case here, where the knife casts a dramatic shadow that flows across everything, and eventually right across the edge of the board and out of the picture. For your enjoyment: “Creamer, Knife, Bread”, oil on linen on panel, 5×5 inches. This painting was purchased […]

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Shimmering Sushi

I’m not passionate about sushi. I enjoy it from time to time, and that’s enough for me. But the colors and textures – I could feast on those all day long. Here, the skin on a piece of mackerel has a shimmering metallic surface that was a delight to paint. For your enjoyment: “Sushi No. […]

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Translucence

Translucence occurs when a solid substance is thin enough to allow light to pass through it. Even stone can readily become translucent. The jade bowl was thin enough to allow much of the overhead light to shine through, creating a beautiful effect on the sides where it did not receive any light directly. Detail from […]

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Painting of the Day: “Bread, Pear, Knife”

14 For your enjoyment, from 2019 “Bread, Pear, Knife” • Oil on linen • 9×12 inches • Sold     This is one of my most recent paintings, which was purchased by a subscriber to my list. Subscribers see new paintings about a week before I show them anywhere else. To sign up, click here. […]

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Painting of the Day: “Orange, Knife, Teapot, Teacup”

14 For your enjoyment, from 2019 “Orange, Knife, Teapot, Teacup” • Oil on linen • 9×12 inches • Sold   Happy New Year! I want to give you my very best wishes for a happy, peaceful, and prosperous year to come.   This is my newest painting, which was purchased by a subscriber to my […]

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Painting of the Day: “Knife, Ginger Jar, Plum”

For your enjoyment, from 2019 New Painting: “Knife, Ginger Jar, Plum” • Oil on panel • 5×5 inches • 2019 • SoldThis is my newest painting, which was purchased by a subscriber to my list. Subscribers see new paintings about a week before I show them anywhere else. To sign up, click here: Take a […]

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