Sketches

I recently did a couple of sketches for a friend. 

 Both 9"x12" pencil on paper

Sunrise (in process)

I've been working on this one.

My kids' art

We don't always make it to art...but here we did and the kids learned some great things that they practiced with a still life of flowers.

 Lily's

 Maggie's

 Hanna's

 Carl's

View from Old Redwood Highway

I recently saw this one again--a mixed media piece I did several years ago. 

Two new ones

I have two new pieces--one a plein air oak, the other a commissioned piece of two friends wine tasting.

Artist of the Month

I'm the featured artist at Shoffeitt's this month.  You can view my art and prints in 2 locations in the shop.  Shoffeitt's is at 208 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA.

A Sketch

Grandchildren Portraits

I just completed this portrait of three sweeties recently. They are walking on the beach at Sea Ranch. I used multiple photo references to get the composition that I felt worked--mainly getting their arms to look like they are connected, guarding, and embracing. I changed the color of the little guy's pants, and was pleased with how the blue of the boots balance the blue of the ocean. I spent the most time on the faces and hands, leaving the surroundings more impressionistic (which I always like). Lots of prayer went into this one so that I could see it.

This portrait is one I did a while ago of a grandfather and granddaughter walking at Doran Beach. I used multiple photo reference--which was tricky because the grandfather had passed away and the photos were of low resolution and grainy. God really helped move my hands for this one as well.

Coast Painting

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Sbragia Family Vineyards

I'm was out at Sbragia Winery this weekend and just finished fixing some things on this oil painting that were bothering me.