Birch Trees in Progress

I wanted to show one of my paintings in progress (36" x 18"). The orangish under-painting serves two purposes. First, it gives the background a more tonally neutral color (white can be too bright)against which I gage all the image colors I will be using and two, as orange is opposite of blue on the color wheel (a complimentary color relationship), this will add a bit of warmth and depth even though the viewer may not actually see the orange when the painting is finished. The sketches for this particular painting of winter birch trees were completed this past winter. Sometimes I prefer to mull over a scene in my mind for a few months before beginning a painting. I find this sometimes allows me to be somewhat more creative with color, though prefer to work outside directly from nature.

I will post the finished piece soon.

A Good Beginning - Beach Stones

For this large scale watercolor, I used two large full sheets of arches watercolor paper (22x30) and put them side by side for a total size of 30" x 44". I took a photo of the rocks and pebbles on a Cape Cod beach and thought this image would be wonderful for a large scale piece; it is simultaneously realistic and very abstract, which I love. That duality in painting is always exciting to me. I've posted the finished image later in this blog - showing the two side by side.

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Ocean Waves SOLD

The Worcester Art Museum in Worcester Massachusetts is hosting an online auction in June 2014. All types of local art will be available including paintings, prints and jewelry. I've donated this painting:

Please check out www.worcesterartmuseum.com in June to take a look at the items available for auction. If you see something that catches your eye, consider supporting the museum and local artists by purchasing something unique.

SHOWS November 2011 through August 2012

Please come see my work on view at the following locations:

ArtsWorcester Galleries. Four large landscape paintings can be seen in the street level windows across from ArtsWorcester at 660 Main Street, Worcester, Ma. November 2011 and ongoing.
http://www.artsworcester.org/node/253

Lucky's Cafe. 102 Grove Street, Worcester Ma. April 2012 through June 2012. Small and large landscape paintings. http://www.luckyscafeworcester.com/

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Two large landscape pieces: one oil on canvas, one large watercolor in the front and side windows. http://www.thehanovertheatre.org/

After Rain, Quabbin #2 SOLD

 

This painting is the second in the Quabbin Reservoir series. The day was rainy and overcast and I loved how the rain made the trees dark against the yellow and orange fall leaves.

Ocean Noon SOLD

I wanted to capture the glistening water on a bright sunny day in Maine.

Quabbin Reservoir Work

One of my favorite places to work is the Quabbin Reservoir. Another rainy day, but the trees get very dark after it rains and stand out more than they normally would. I liked that it feels like you could just walk into the picture.