“Peacock and Dragon”, oil on panel, 5×5 inches (Click to see more images) The title of this painting – “Peacock and Dragon” – comes from the decorative images on the teapot and teacup, respectively. When I decide on a title for a painting, I usually do a quick search for the words to make sure there […]
“Glass, Lemon, Blue Silk, Red Napkin”, oil on linen on panel, 8×6 inches We encounter it day in and day out. We look at it and touch it dozens, if not hundreds of times daily. Without it, our lives would be far darker, less comfortable, and probably a good deal less healthy as well. We […]
Detail from “Still Life with Clear Sky”, acrylic on panel, 5×6 inches, 2014Mirrors are simply surfaces that do an exceptionally good job of reflecting light. The reality is that nearly all surfaces – even our skin – reflect the light that hits them, and so can loosely be thought of as mirrors. When we say […]
“Handmade Bowl, Grapes, Tibetan Rug”, oil on panel, 5×5 inches (sold)Yesterday I had an interesting conversation with another painter about oriental rugs. Not only are the patterns and designs endlessly fascinating, but the weavers often had an amazing sense of color harmony – the best of them seem to glow from within. And for hundreds […]
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. […]