Friday, February 15, 2013. Quick Study & In-progress Work

Hey There!

I hope everyone had a nice Valentines Day! I did paint yesterday, but, I also got to celebrate so I didn't BLOG yesterday. For this, I apologize.

Yesterday, I finished another quick study of the Resident Kitty at The Frame Gallery in Agoura Hills, California. It's another 8"x 8" painting done with oil on panel. The title for this painting is the name of the kitten: "Mouse"

I hope you enjoy it! Mouse keeps me company while I paint at the gallery. It's a lot of fun and sometimes it can be distracting.

Today, I worked on a commissioned portrait of a boy with a newsies hat. This painting will be sold with the painting of "Georgia in Pink." I just started the painting, I hope you like the drawing.

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND & ENJOY ART!

"Mouse," Oil on Panel, 8" x 8"

Currently In-progress & Untitled painting 20" x 16"

Monday, February 11, 2013. Happy 90th Birthday Grandpa!

Hello Everyone,

Today is a very special day! Today, is not about me or my art but a very special person in my life! It is my Grandfather, Leon Frank's 90th Birthday! Yes, 90! For those of you who may not know, my Grandpa is the whole reason why I became an artist. He inspired me to make art! When I was a child, I would watch my Grandpa paint in oils. I would sit on the ground, grab some paper, color pencils, and go at it. 

While I have had the opportunity to go to both to Undergrad and Graduate School in Art, my Grandpa was not as fortunate. He always loved art, but, it was more of a hobby instead of a career. Leon Frank is a "self-taught" artist. And, at 90 years old, he still wants to learn more about drawing and painting. He asked if I could continue teaching him starting this year.

I don't know how he does it, but, he has inspired me yet again! This is what being a TRUE ARTIST is all about! It's about always wanting to improve upon your work and grow! There is never a point when you are satisfied, this is why we keep on painting! The more we do, the better (hopefully), we get.  It is an honor to teach a man who IS the reason WHY I became INTRIGUED with ART!

Below is a painting done my Grandfather, Leon Frank, of Yosemite, California. Also, a picture of my Grandparents when my Grandpa was only 85, he looks pretty much the same. He still works 6 days a week! If this does not inspire you, then I don't know what could!??!

ENJOY!

Leon Frank, "Yosemite"

Picture of my Grandparents Leon & Peggy Frank, taken 5 years ago.

Saturday, February 9, 2013. Finished a PAinting!

HEY THERE!

I'm excited to show you my NEW finished PAINTING! I would really appreciate help with a TITLE for this one, my thought is very boring: Window Shopping 2. Feel free to leave COMMENTS! I would appreciate any input!

Thanks & ENJOY!

Currently Not Titled, 20"x24" Oil on Canvas

Friday, February 8, 2013. Work In-Progress

Hey There!

Yesterday, I worked on art! But, my day was extremely busy that I wasn't able to BLOG about my ART. For that, I apologize.  Without further ado, here is a work-in-progress that is being painted at the Agoura Frame Gallery in Agoura Hills, CA!

ENJOY! Remember, it's not quite finished. It's more in the "Block-In Stage." I still have a lot of refining to do.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Another Quick Study!

Hey There!

I worked on another quick study today! I'm really having fun with color and keeping my brushwork loose. It's a painting of a cute papillon puppy. I hope you like it!

ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR TITLES ARE WELCOME!
I've decided to title my horse painting "Curious"

So far untitled, 8"x 8" oil on panel

ENJOY!

Monday, February 4, 2013. Lots of PAINTING!

Hello There!

Today, I was in the groove and got a lot of work done!

I worked on a commission, "Georgia in Pink." This time the artwork is done with oil paint and the size is 20"x16".

ALSO, I did a QUICK STUDY TODAY!
For those of you who don't know what a QUICK STUDY is, it's a painting done in 2 hours or LESS!
FIRST time I tried painting a HORSE! It's 8" x 8". I'm pretty HAPPY with the OUTCOME!

PLEASE HELP ME COME UP WITH A TITLE FOR MY HORSE PAINTING! THANKS!

ENJOY!

PLEASE HELP WITH TITLE! THANKS! 8"x8"

In-progress 20"x16"

February 1, 2013. Work in-progress and some news!

Hey Everybody!

Today is the first day of February and it has been a wonderful day of art! Today, was my last class of Drawing Workshop for the Winter Session that I teach at Conejo Valley Adult School.  I am extremely proud of my students! They have improved a lot!

NEW CLASSES!  I will be teaching 4 classes this up and coming Spring Session at Conejo!

1. Beginning Drawing: 10 Fridays, February 22nd-- May 3rd, 2013, (no class on March 29th) Cost: $135 plus $30 material fee 
2. Drawing Workshop: 10 Fridays, February 22nd-- May 3rd, 2013, (no class on March 29th) Cost: $135 plus $5 material fee
3. Pastel for Beginners: 8 Mondays, February 25th-- April 22nd, 2013, (no class on March 25th) Cost: $120 plus $30 material fee
4. Plein Air Painting: 8 Saturdays, March 9th-- May 4th, 2013, (no class on March 30th)         Cost: $135 plus $45 material fee

Go online at www.ConejoAdultSchool.org   or call (805) 497-2761 to Register for Classes

Not only do I have News on my Conejo Valley Adult School classes, I also worked on a NEW PAINTING TODAY!! I hope you enjoy!