Monday, April 29, 2013. Painting Progressing!

Hello Everyone!

The two paintings that I am showing you right now are not finished yet. Even though they aren't done yet, I am happy with the direction they are both going into.

Let me make a side note. Every time I start a child's face the colors always look strange on my first pass. Once I make a second pass over the girl's face it will make a lot more sense. So remember, "in-progress."

The painting with the 2 cowgirls is much closer to being done so I'm happier with that one at the moment. I think that's only because I have less work to do.

Here they are! I hope you like them!

In-progress 20"x24" Oil on Canvas

In-progress 24"x18" Oil on Canvas

Thursday, April 25, 2013. Started another New Painting!

Hello Everyone!

I started yet another new painting! I'm really happy with this series I am making right now. I hope you all enjoy!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Just keep painting!

Hello Everyone!

I apologize that I haven't blogged in a while. Crazy week. But, here's what I've been up to.  I've been painting a lot lately.  I enjoyed this week thoroughly. I hope you like my progress as well! I finished my nude painting in Jeremy Lipking's workshop. Also, I've started 2 new paintings for an up and coming show!

ENJOY!

"Woman's Back," Oil on Linen, 12" x 9"

In-Progress painting 24"x20"

In-Progress painting 24"x18"

Belated, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Plein Air Demo!

Hey Everybody!

I hope you are enjoying your week! I'm sorry that I didn't post yesterday, it ended up being a busier day than expected. When I finally got home, I was too tired to attempt blogging.

I also want to apologize for the picture below. It's not the photo and you can see the texture of the canvas. When I get a chance to retake a photo I'll repost the painting. Until then, here is my Demo that I did yesterday at El Matador State Beach in Malibu, CA.

I hope you enjoy!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Workshop 1st sitting of 2 day pose.

Hello,

Tonight, not only did I get to paint at Jeremy Lipking's Workshop, I also got to meet another Wonderful artist and Person, Michelle Dunaway. It was a complete honor to meet Michelle and paint beside both of them.

The painting isn't finished yet, we still have another sitting.  So, the painting is still "in-progress." I hope you enjoy.

Saturday, April 13, 2013. Demos & Painting!! Busy Art Day!

Hey There!

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend! Today has been an extremely fun and productive day!! I went to El Matador State Beach in Malibu with my Saturday Plein Air Painting Class. It was a bit misty and foggy at first, but, it warmed up a bit, so we weren't too cold while painting.

After class, I came back home and started a new painting of 2 cowgirls riding horses. I've been wanting to do Southwest inspired artwork for a while, my Grandpa was a cowboy after all. I am so happy that I started this, it's really enjoyable. Expect more horse paintings from me! Also, I'll keep you posted on the progress of this particular painting as well!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I hope you like my paintings!

"El Matador State Beach," Oil on Panel, 9"x12"

In-progress painting. Very beginning stages.

Monday, April 8, 2013. Quick Study Day!

Hello Everyone!

Today, I did 2 very different quick studies. I'm thinking about doing a larger painting in the near future with running horses, so I did a study of one of those horses. I wasn't quite happy with the horse, I want to work and study the anatomy of the horse first. Sometime, photo references aren't enough.

Then, I did another quick study of a family friend's daughter. I'm working on becoming looser with my brushstrokes and I'm very happy where I am headed. I hope you like them too! I'm in the need of help for the painting's title for the little girl. I'm open to suggestions!

ENJOY & THANKS!

Horse quick study

Looking for a title!!!! Please help!!!! 14"x11"

Friday, April 5, 2013. 2 Class Demos!

Hello Everyone!

I'm SLIPPING!!! I should have blogged two days ago, but Life happened. I know!! Not a good excuse. Well, Here are 2 Demos that I've done! One demo I did on Wednesday at El Matador State Beach in Malibu, one was drawing portrait I did from a photo. I hope you like both of them! I'm really having a lot of fun creating art!!!

Thanks!

"Morning's Haze," Oil on board, 9"x12"

Demo done with Charcoal

Tuesday, April 2, 2013. First Day of a 2 Day Pose

Hello There,

Today, I worked on the 1st day of a 2 day pose! Love painting a LIVE MODEL~!! Thanks to Jeremy Lipking for his workshop and choice of model and pose.

Now remember, I have another day to work on my painting to Refine it, SO, it's not finished just yet. I hope you like the progress of my painting.