Engine Abstraction #10
July 9, 2019
Drawing these segments of train engines constantly challenges me to search for the most interesting designs. This design actually started with more detail, but I decided to crop the photo more. more »
Posts Tagged “Gray”
Engine Abstraction #9
June 27, 2019
Inspired by abstract geometric shapes led me to doing a series of collages of train engines, boxcars and others. This design is a gray boxcar with the number five in the top right corner. more »
Engine Abstraction #8
June 5, 2019
This design is a continuation of my close-up train engine series. I have painted engines and trains in a variety of mediums. The textures and geometric shapes interest me and also the local color. more »
Engine Abstraction #7
May 31, 2019
I'm been designing and creating another acrylic collage of the train engines. This is a close up composition which are geometric shapes and bold colors. There are so many details on train engines that you don't notice when taking a photograph. more »
Engine Abstraction #6
May 24, 2019
Trains are one of my favorite subject matter to paint and I have found working on this series exciting. This particular design features a boxcar in black, orange, sienna, tan, and gray. more »
Traffic – Jefferson St.
May 15, 2019
I have been inspired to paint vehicles because of the interesting shapes and details that make them unique. Many years ago I began this series, and I decided it would be great to do another new composition. more »
Laurel Street – Mercy Clinics
December 13, 2018
The main impetus for this design was the popularity of the subject matter, and modern architecture. I photographed the section of the building which interested me and worked from one of these angles. more »
Sisters
July 11, 2018
Cats are a favorite subject matter to paint. I loved painting the contrast of the calico with the mixed tabby and white markings. more »
Porkchop
July 9, 2018
This particular gray and white cat is one we saw and petted at Purrington's, a cat cafe in Portland, Oregon. He was playing with a feather toy, a perfect prop. more »
Des Moines Farmers Market #2
May 21, 2018
I am inspired by the Farmers Market locale, the people and the Des Moines architecture. What captured my attention were the figures and canopy tents, and the shapes of the bushel baskets in the foreground. more »