My still life painting “Croton” earned an award of “Honorable Mention” at the New England Regional Open Exhibit conducted by the Marblehead Arts Association. In this painting, and many of my recent paintings, I have been cultivating a more fluid style. … Continue reading
I am donating three dog portraits to the winter 2015 fundraiser for Helping Paws shelter in Woodstock, IL. These are three of their favorites: Haley, Kai, and Violet. These are small paintings, just 6 inches on a side. I chose three different … Continue reading
I recently submitted three paintings to the Marblehead Arts Association for the Winter Exhibit, where they were on display in January 2015. I am trying to broaden my technique by using different canvas shapes and thicker applications of paint, as can be seen in the still … Continue reading
I recently submitted a pair of paintings to the Marblehead Arts Association for the Annual Member Holiday Exhibit, where they are on display from November 23 through December 24, 2013. Having spent the last several months focusing on a rigorous … Continue reading
This fall I had the pleasure of painting a wedding portrait of a young couple. I enjoy painting the special moments in peoples lives, especially since my painting will last for centuries. I can just image the portrait being handed … Continue reading
This mid-15th century Pieta by Bellini is my favorite from a current exhibit at the Met. … Continue reading
Marblehead Arts Association January 5 – February 4, 2013 The New Member Exhibit is an opportunity for new Artist Members of the Marblehead Arts Association to display their recent works. Three of my paintings were selected and are on display … Continue reading
December 2012 My favorite aspect of being a member of the Marblehead Arts Association is the opportunity to draw and paint from a live model with other member artists. Throughout history artists have focused a great deal of their attention … Continue reading
September 2012 On a trip to the Desert Southwest in January, I stopped by Red Rock Canyon. I had my sketch book and charcoal handy, and as the sunlight waned I whipped out a few sketches. While the “Red Rocks” … Continue reading
August 23, 2012 I recently visited the Frick Collection, the legacy of the late-19th/early-20th century art collector Henry Clay Frick, on display in his mansion. The Frick Collection has many fine paintings, but the four Whistlers (James Abbott McNeill Whistler, … Continue reading