Not blogging much--but still painting

I've been dedicating a lot of time to research and teaching,but I have not neglected my own work.

Although I have neglected my blog :(

Here are some new paintings!!!

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.

A few new commissions to get working on

I've about 4 commissions paintings to do. This morning I finally got started. I'll keep posting photos as the work progresses. Not sure which technique I'll use yet.

Meshing gold underpainting and palette knfe

Title" La pluie d'ete" 36x30 inches oil over acrylic

Busy Busy

I've been working harder these days I've another 2 day show planned at the INN THYME B&B

It's a beautiful place and a great location

Thanks guys for having me and inviting me back

New subject

Yesterday I was very lucky and got to photograph two beautiful ladies. I've been lacking inspiration because of lack of subject....So the art muse saw fit to send me a gift.

Thank you Shelley and Renee, I hope to do you both justice--

Also included in this post is a painting done for Marie Anderson a good friend of mine.

The painting is of a street scene in Paris which Marie was lucky to visit to take this pic-The photo is blurrier than the actual painting . I guess my photography skills need tuning

Sorry it took me so long to post a new blog entry -to my readers I apologize--you know who you are :)

Two new paintings in progress

Latest work

Well... life has not been boring here in Grand -Digue
Spring is here, and there's life everywhere

The first two images are of me My dear friend and fellow artist Monette Leger did this astounding work, she works in many mediums and is very skilled.
Now I on the other hand, differ a bit. I am not as adventurous

It seems recently I've been working seldomly [but very quickly] and only work in oils

I have a wondeful feeling about this piece

Portrait painting

This is my latest work, and I hope my clients are pleased(they haven't seen it yet)

I used to dread doing commission work, but now things seem a bit easier

Teaching charcoal classes has helped me get things right quicker

I preach this to my students , and I'm seeing for myself that it does help

Drawing above done this morning at my class Thanks for the subject matter Lorraine!

These are the recents paintings I've done, I also have another portrait to begin.

I have felt disconnected with my art. Sometimes I worry that it's like a virus , I feel cured

and I don't need to paint anymore

Well enough of that silliness, I'm off to paint.

Still finding myself

The title of this post pretty much sums up my state of mind

Just when I feel I've got everything figured out
My happy little bubble pops, and all I thought I understood is gone

But I'm happy in knowing that bubble will certainly reappear

New process

This is a new process for me, I think brought on by doing more charcoal . The sketch is done on a white canvas ,then I used a workable fixative (it dries quickly). This permited me to paint directly over the sketch. The paint I used is alizaron crimson and veridian green mixed gives this pretty lilac color. When this under painting is completed I'll decided what other colors I'll add. I'm really enjoying this ,I really needed a change .... good for the soul.