In the course of a making a painting like this, I spend a lot of time deciding what goes well with what, and then trying to understand why. Although I have at least a thousand props in my studio – things that could be used in a painting – there is a handful of objects that have […]
Lime No. 2 “Lime No. 2” Oil on panel, 5×5 inches, 2010 (sold) I just loved the way this particular lime rested on the wood – almost like it wasn’t entirely comfortable and sure of itself – maybe even a little uneasy. Even humble pieces of fruit are unique and individual, and they often […]
“How could I have done that differently?”If you’re like me, it’s a pretty common question.It’s more emotionally charged than just a simple memory, though hopefully not to the point of being burdened with regret.Just an honest assessment of how you would have acted then given what you know now.As a painter, I find myself asking […]
Lime No. 2 “Lime No. 2” Oil on panel, 5×5 inches, 2010 (sold) I just loved the way this particular lime rested on the wood – almost like it wasn’t entirely comfortable and sure of itself – maybe even a little uneasy. Even humble pieces of fruit are unique and individual, and they often […]
Self-Portraits In Still Life “Plum, Silver Creamer, Red Napkin” Oil on panel, 5×5 inches, 2021 (Prints are available)I’m not a portrait painter, and I never will be. I’ve done a few, and they were all disappointments. There’s just something about the process of painting people that doesn’t connect with me – it felt […]
First Among Equals “First Among Equals” Oil on canvas, 20×50 inches, 2013 (Sold)I love to look at well done paintings of groups of people. There’s a real art and finesse in grouping things in a way that feels natural and lively, and not stiff and forced. It’s quite musical, actually – as the eye moves […]
“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. […]