Colt (Awesome August Moon)
September 26, 2008
Iowa Series #63 (Double Barn)
September 25, 2008
This is a barn in Davis County, Iowa, near Bloomfield. more »
Double Barn
September 23, 2008
I spent the last day of summer at Valley Junction’s Fall Art Market on Sunday. It was perfect weather — couldn’t ask for better temperatures. Most people wanted to get out and enjoy the scene. Thank you all for visiting my booth to see my newest artwork. I enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new […] more »
Lady Liberty
September 19, 2008
Lady Liberty
September 18, 2008
Update: This is the third week into this painting, Lady Liberty. Each section is a painting in itself. I get lost in the abstract shapes of the glass patterns, statue, and fabric, connecting the patterns and shapes with each other to paint the whole design as a cohesive unit. Periodically, I step back and place […] more »
Broadlawns (Montage #1)
September 15, 2008
This is one of two watercolor paintings I completed for the Family Health Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. For this commission, I visited the Broadlawns campus and took various photos before designing the two montages. The pieces are composed of parts of Broadlawns buildings, including the distinctive white tower near the front […] more »
Broadlawns (Montage #2)
September 15, 2008
This is one of two watercolor paintings I completed for the Family Health Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. For this commission, I visited the Broadlawns campus and took various photos before designing the two montages. The pieces are composed of parts of Broadlawns buildings, including the distinctive white tower near the front […] more »
Quarter Horses
September 4, 2008
Today’s another rainy day of catching up on framing. I finally finished the latest Iowa collage, Quarter Horses. The barn picture I used was one taken on highway T61. The barn was almost gone — boards falling off and big holes in the roof. I paired the barn with a picture taken of quarter horses […] more »
Quarter Horses
September 4, 2008
Red Hot Sky, Cool Blue Barn
August 31, 2008
The idea for a hot red sky occurred to me a week ago. I began cutting the sky-shape on the pinkish-cerise pre-painted papers. Because it is very textured with swirling paint patterns, I’m careful to choose a spot on the paper that is pleasing texturally. Some areas are lighter or too dark. I’m also using […] more »