Sunday, February 28, 2010

All Smiles
Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper
15" x 27"
(framed dimensions)
Private Collection

I had fun working on this portrait of Meg. I painted from a photo I had taken of her down on the waterfront in Burlington last fall. I played around with different ways to crop the photo before finally settling on this composition. While I tend to work vertically, I wanted to capture a lot of Meg's hair in this painting, so this horizontal structure seemed the most interesting choice.  Hope you approve, Meg!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Incognito
Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper
17" x 15"
(framed dimensions)
$185.00 plus ship/tax
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On a good day, a painting just seems to paint itself.  Not today!  Though I'm happy with the end result, I kept finding myself with my nose inches away from the easel while working on this one...a sure sign that I'm over thinking each stroke.  Once I got myself to back away, things rolled a bit easier.  Phew!  This particular paste paper seemed suitable for the background since I shot the reference photo of this fan as she listened to a performance by Dave Mallett at the Common Ground Fair. 

Friday, February 19, 2010

Home Made
Mixed Media on Arches
27" x 15"
(framed dimensions)
$225.00 plus shipping
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Flower Child
Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper
20" x 20"
(framed dimensions)
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This painting was done from one of many reference photos taken at the Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine last fall. This fair is an annual three day event just loaded with inspiration, great music, and wonderful organic foods. 

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Cornered
Mixed Media on Arches Cover Paper
26" x 14"
(framed dimensions)
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This painting is from a reference photo I took some time ago during a stay at my home away from home in Dixmont, Maine.  I always seem to find inspiration there...