11.29.06, Sunrise over the Hudson

In the wintertime, I have an un-obstructed view of the Hudson River from my front door. I also rise before dawn most days, and am rewarded for my earliness with some of the most glorious sunrises a person could wish to see...

This is still unfinished, but, hopefully will come to represent one of those glorious sunrises over the Hudson. It's Oil on linen on Panel, 12" x 24".

Hopper House "Artists in the Park" 2006

The Edward Hopper House is a local hotspot for artists to gather, learn and exhibit. They started a new tradition called "Artists in the Park". Local artists are asked to paint, en plein aire, at local sites, and then donate their paintings to an auction to be held the same day.

The day was miserably cold at first, not at all what you'd like for a mid-May day in New York. It warmed up a bit by the end, but, jackets, gloves and rain gear were definitely called for at first...

This was my first painting for the day... a 12" x 12" Oil on linen on panel. It was fun, and I was left wondering if it would sell...

So, I donated it, and decided to try again...





Here is the result of that effort, a 12" x 24" oil on linen on panel...

In the most amazing turn of events, both paintings sold... for double the initial asking price. I was thrilled...!!

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Montage of Kaitie

This started out as a single portrait of Kaitie, a study for a painting I wanted to do, and quickly grew into a study of the many expressions of this child in a serious mood.

This is 18" x 24" Graphite and Chalk on toned paper.

A portrait of my Kaitie... sorry about the glare, but, the color's fairly true to her... I see lots of things I need to work on still, but, it's coming along...