Supposed to be studying Monet’s water lilies here, but was unsuccessful because my canvas was too small. Monet’s work up close tends to be muddled […]
512 W Pikes Peak Ave
Went plein air painting with Chris Alvarez yesterday. Chris likes “urban” plein air painting because it forces you to find a composition–unlike nature, which not […]
Thiebaud Treats
In Erin’s class we’ve been looking at a new master to mimic every week. This week was one of my favorite artists of all time: […]
Kim’s Kids
My friend Kim was looking for a watercolor somewhat generalized painting of her two kiddos. I have not really done water color and have sort […]
Fox #3
I finished 3 of 5 fox abstraction paintings. I think I’ll stop here as I have totally lost interest in this project. Did a single-line […]
Woman with hat
Erin‘s classes resumed (although at a new venue–Pikes Peak Artist Collective). Back to studying and imitating the masters. This one was trying on the style […]
Blue Patio
I saw an advertisement from Costco for all of their “outdoor living” furniture and maybe it was the combo of sadness that COVID was ruining […]
Parking Lot Trees
Chris resumed his plein air painting class since the COVID lockdown. I was excited to get back to plein air painting, but also reuniting with […]
Fox #1 & Fox #2
This experiment was ‘supposed’ to be a painting of a painting of a painting of a painting…but as usual I got bored with the idea […]
Mum’s Swamp
My mom (aka Mum) wanted a painting for her living room and had sent me a couple images from Reel Foot Lake, TN–both images were […]