I'm still alive & painting

I have been working even though I've not been posting any pictures for my blogging friends.

I've been teaching a few classes a week. Teaching is a real joy. I love seeing people create something they really like and are proud of.

I am working on commissions most of the time.

January is a great time to do commission portraits-lots of time and no interruptions.

Painting #1-Thomas-36x40

#2-Bar Scene 36x40

#3-Stephanie & Alexandre 24x24

Gini

This was a commissioned portrait. I was unsure about the image to begin with ,but as I worked I discovered how to incorporate the knife and the brush in a way I hadn't before. It is so much fun. Thanks Gini , you've helped my art evolution process.

Lost at (see) again

Seems I have not posted ,but I assure you I have been painting. Only I feel my recent turnouts have been nothing short of crap!! So....today, I needed to produce for an upcoming auction and I wanted something good or better.. lets say.

I've come to realize that these artistic phases are periodic and frequent. Boredom leads thought --thought leads to experiment-experiment leads to one of two things Great discovery (about one in a million chance) or a feeling of not knowing what to do next....So, thats my plight of the month. What am I gonna do now!!

Lugwig & Sebastian

I've noticed that the music I listen to puts me in the rigiht place to create these paintings ..I'm grateful for that knowledge.

Bottom right-class demonstration 1hour 30 min
Top left-Commission almost done --I like this one It has mysterious lighting--both do

Fini

This morning

I took a break from my commission piece to create 2 smaller paintings for this weekend's day show at Curio Antiques Sunday-12-5 October 11

Day 2

I was scared to paint with palette knife over this ,but soooo glad I did now.