Waving Robot

18"x24"

Close up of an old style toy robot.

Subterfuge

10"x10"


This obviously is not my normal style, but I wanted to do something a little different. I have been painting large pieces lately(commissions and for galleries), but finally had some time to work on something I have wanted to paint for quite awhile. This painting is based on a sketch in one of my many sketchbooks filled with surreal imagery.

Broke Coke

24"x18"
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New piece. Remnants of a broken Coca Cola bottle.

Vertical Cloth

24"x30"

Small green bottle with cloth. This is the third and final piece of this series.

Green Bottle

24"x30"

Small green bottle composition. This is number two of a three piece commission

Blue Bottle

24"x30"

Small blue bottle with green satin. What was supposed to be a 48"x48" commission turned in to three smaller pieces. This is the first of the three.

Lines and Colors

I just received an email that my work is the featured post on the blog "lines and colors". It's basically a quick overview of my work written by Charley Parker. If you visit the blog, be sure to browse around...there is an amazing variety of artists and styles to check out from previous posts.

Mirrored Ball

36"x36"

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Newly finished piece: A mirrored ball surrounded by cloth.

Gallery Info

Awhile back, I mentioned that I was sending pieces to a gallery for consideration. I'm pleased to announce that the paintings sent were accepted. The name of the gallery is Diamond-Newman, and is located in Boston, MA. You can find me by clicking on the "What's New" link.
The other gallery that I am represented by is called American Fine Art, and is located in Dallas, TX. I am not yet on their website, but hopefully will be soon.

Art and Critique Website

I have been selected to be the next reviewed artist on the website Art and Critique. Honestly, I had never heard of this website until I was nominated, by Vic Vicini, to be included in a poll to choose the next artist. After reading some of the reviews from the site, I am honored to be included and have my work reviewed.
You can check the review out and vote for the next artist to be reviewed at ArtandCritique.com
Thanks to Vic for nominating me, and thanks to everyone who voted for me!

Blue Spoon No.2

24"x24"

Another take on the spoon with blue drops.

Pointing Robot

24"x18"
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Close up of a wind-up toy tin robot.
This may be the last post of a painting for awhile. Since Saturday(the "big gallery day"), I have received four commissions. All are larger than I normally paint, so they will certainly take longer than my usual 2-3 days. I will be posting those as they are finished.

Gallery

Yesterday morning, I had a meeting with a gallery in Dallas. I took several paintings for the director to look at and hoped for the best. This was my very first time to ever meet face to face with anyone from a gallery, so I was a little anxious. However, he seemed to like my work and I ended up leaving everything I took(except for two small army men paintings..thanks again Patrick for letting me hang on to those for the meeting!) After filling out some paperwork and deciding prices...they were preparing to hang my work as I left! I was almost in a state of disbelief as I was leaving...thinking about my paintings hanging in an absolutely beautiful gallery space surrounded by amazing art. I was slack jawed all the way home.
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Yesterday afternoon, I received an email from the gallery director wanting to know if I would be interested in a commissioned piece. It seems he had a client come in, see my work, and want a 48"x48" version of one of my paintings. Now that's a GOOD day!
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A few people have emailed asking about the paintings that were on eBay. Those were among the pieces I took to the gallery yesterday...I never dreamed they would want to keep any, I thought they just wanted to see them...but I was wrong! I was actually happy to come home and find that there were no bids on my eBay paintings, so I just ended the auctions. My apologies to anyone planning on bidding. I will list more paintings on eBay in the future, but I'm not sure exactly when.

Blue Spoon

18"x24"
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Drop, drip, drip, drop, drip, Spoon, drop, drop,drip, drop.

Spoon in Water No.2

24"x18"

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A spoon, glass, and water all coming together to create a sense of distortion and refraction.

Blue Brushes Soaking

18"x24"
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Two brushes refracted by red water in a green glass.

Green Jar...again

24"x18"

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Detailed rendering of a small green jar and satin.

Spoon in Water

18"x24"
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Can you believe it?.. this new piece is not a toy! I went back to reflections and distortions in this painting of a spoon in a glass of water.

Eleven Bravo

10"x12"
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Another toy soldier painting. "Eleven Bravo" is the Army's designation for a standard infantry soldier. These little plastic toys are based on really old soldiers, like around the WWII era. This particular one seems to be holding a M1 Garand rifle. Along with his buddy(previous painting) tossing pineapple grenades, they are using really outdated weaponry.

Chunkin 'Nades

10"x12"
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Yet another toy painting. This little plastic soldier is a deviation from the previous toy paintings, void of the cuteness factor.

Blue Sheep

10"x12"
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Another modified toy portrait from the farm set.
I thought this color scheme was appropriate since 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the Smurfs, who were first introduced in Belgium, 1958.

Orange C Horse

10"x12"
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Another small toy painting. This little plastic, wheeled horse is not part of the farm set, but I thought it would be fun to paint anyway..I was right! Once again, eyes have been "upgraded".

Spotted Cow

10"x12"

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Another take on one of the small toy animals from my son's farm set. Like the pink pig, I gave spotted cow some enhanced peepers.

Pink Pig

10"x12"
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One of my son's toys. This little plastic pig goes to a toy farm set. He's only a year old, so he really didn't miss it while it was in my studio being painted. The actual toy has little black, beady eyes...I decided to give it more "appropriate" eyes.

Blue Drops

10"x10"
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Small prone amber bottle dripping blue water.

Bulbs in Water

10"x12"
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Two light bulbs floating in a purple glass container.

Blue Jar on easel

Blue Jar, 18"x24"
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New piece just completed.
Small glass jar overflowing a rich green satin fabric.

Green Jar

12"x10"
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Small green jar with satin.

Bloom

10"x10"
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I thought I would try something a little different with this piece. This is the first time I have ever painted a flower. I was thinking back, and I can only remember one time that I have even drawn a flower: 7th grade art class(the only reason I remember is because I still have my portfolio from way back then).
I wasn't too sure about this painting as I started it, but it was actually quite enjoyable to paint. Many of the same characteristics I love to explore in the reflective and transparent objects I paint, were present in this flower.

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I have been "tagged" by Joanne Giesbrecht to list 5 random things about me. So, here they are!

1. I prefer flapjacks to pancakes.

2. I have an Italian Mastiff named Bolan.

3. Jackson Pollock is the artist that has most inspired me, ironically. I even convinced my wife to name our son Jack, he's 10 months old now.

4. I was in the Army.

5. I never get tired of watching "The Life Aquatic"

I was originally tagged by Ambera Wellmann, but I posted my 5 random things on her blog...I guess I didn't read the instructions..who knows how these things happen. Anyway, I now know that I am supposed to tag 5 others. However, it appears everyone has been tagged already!

Blue Brushes No.3

10"x12"
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Another composition featuring an old orange bottle with brushes in water.