What could be more simple than a design of brushes? I chose a variety of sizes and drew the shapes directly on the paper. Leaving the background for last, I discovered the interesting triangular patterns between the brushes and used different pigments for each one: naples yellow, violet and sap green. The triangles emphasize the angular pattern […] more »
I couldn’t resist doing my sixth painting of the Burlington Northern caboose. The difference is the hot press paper and the size. I used artistic license to eliminate all the rust spots on it, so it’s beautiful and spiffed up now. Various pigments were used for the main color , as I find it impossible […] more »
This is just a small piece of the whole shebang. It looks like a fairy-tale castle, with an unimaginable amount of rooms, chimneys, and turrets. Here I’ve painted one of the towers and chimneys. I worked from a photo taken many years ago. It was a challenge to paint, but I am pleased with the result. Architecture is one […] more »
This design was inspired by a trip to the local recycling center, and I had been thinking about the possibilities of doing more abstract works. I noticed a huge stack of crushed tin and photographed pieces of it. The can ripples and ripped labels were interesting and I wondered about the abstract qualities that were […] more »
I’ve been intrigued with these antique gas pumps and have painted them numerous times. The shapes reminded me of figures chatting with each other. The top inside of the roof at this State Street station has linear direction which leads to the “figures”. It was tough for me to use a limited palette too, as […] more »
Here I am back to do the little piggies again! This one is a smaller size. I wanted to keep it petite for my card rack. This little pig is bright green with a red bead eye and curly tail on a five dollar bill background. It is finished with a metallic copper edge and […] more »
This is an antique gas pump from years gone past. There are two pumps on display, just east of the Centerville square. I worked from my photos to present a different viewpoint. I especially liked the numbered tags inside the globe. more »
This still life is crammed with interesting objects that I have collected. The main feature is the flared emerald-green vase and the crazy quilt, which I sewed with many of my fabric scraps. It is a one-of-a-kind quilt! Also in this setup are square mirror tiles, apples, and a round ruby vase. It was most difficult […] more »
I couldn’t resist doing another painting of Centerville’s historic State Street Station. I worked from my photo taken a few years ago which also features two antique gas pumps — how nostalgic can you get? Not sure the year of the truck, but many others know the age and particulars. Green is the featured color […] more »
I wanted to set up a still life that included some of the eggplants from our garden this year. I added one of my favorite aquamarine goblets and some of my art books that have inspired me through the years. I didn’t realize the book cover would be so complicated to paint; of course, it […] more »