Tomato on the Edge

oil on canvas
10'' x 10"

I'd like to thank everybody who took the time to "comment" on the painting in the previous post. I received a lot of good advice and positive feedback about the Chevy. I appreciate it. I'm not sure what I'll do with the painting. To tell you the truth, for the moment, I'm really pretty happy just having it hang in my office.
Above is the first post of five new paintings I have earmarked for Twinhouse. A small, really perfect tomato I picked up at the Kroger. This hasn't been delivered to the gallery as yet. I'm going to wait, and take them in together when the group is complete. If you're interested in the purchase of this piece, you can contact Tiffany at Twinhouse by clicking here.

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

oil on canvas
12'' x 36"

This is not a recently produced painting, but it is one of my favorites. I did it a couple of years ago for a show at Twinhouse gallery. It wasn't particularly well received, and has since been "dissed" by all of my galleries. None will show it. "Can't sell it", is the universal reply. This was the same response my second auto painting, "Chevrolet" received. At first I believed this subject could be a major direction for my work. This obviously turned out not to be the case. I'm sure the gallery directors, and owners, know their clientele, but it remains a source of disappointment for me. I believe these two paintings represent some of my best work to date. Anyway, while I'm working on a new group of still life paintings, I thought I'd bring some attention back to this piece, of which I'm very proud. In a day or two, I'll begin to post the five new paintings I'm currently working on.

Pear on the Edge

oil on canvas
12'' x 16"

I would like to say to all of you who have taken the time to leave "comments" on this blog, thank you. I read them all, derive a great deal of pleasure from the kind words, and take them very seriously. Each painting is a struggle for me, and it's very reassuring to read that my intent with each piece, at least with some, has been achieved. Many comments have brought to my attention aspects of the painting that I hadn't been aware of. So again, thanks. They are very much appreciated.

This piece is currently at Wynne/Falconer. I hadn't done a pear in a while, and it's one of my favorite fruits to paint. This pear sets on the ledge of the wainscotting in the home of my gallery owner here in Atlanta. If you'd like purchase information for this painting, click here.

Pool Balls

oil on hardboard panel
6'' x 6"

sold

Here's the second of the four new ebay paintings. Once again - Pool Balls. I've been toying with the idea of doing this subject really large. One of my favorite realists artists, Pedros Campos, creates these beautiful paintings of fruit in cellophane bags, and they are very large. Forty eight inches square. I thought it would be challenging to try something like that myself. Really get into the meat of the subject, and deal with all of the subtleties of value, and reflection. I wouldn't attempt a format quite that large, but possilby 30 x 30. This piece is a six by six, but the composition has been cropped, so that the subject is slightly overscale. Sort of a tentative first step in this project. At this point it's still just an idea, but it's something I've thought about for quite a while. Hopefully I'll find the time, and the courage to actually do it. If you'd like to bid on this painting, you can do so by clicking here.

Glass Sphere

oil on hardboard panel
6'' x 6"

sold

I've been working on a few new ebay pieces this week. Here's the first of (hopefully) four six by sixers. The mood struck me this week to do something transparent, so I got out one of my small glass spheres, and placed it on the window sill in the sun. If you'd like to bid on this painting, you can do so by clicking here.

PB&J

oil on canvas
10'' x 10"

sold

Here's more of what I've been working on for the galleries. Peanut butter and jelly. There seems to be a bread theme developing here. I think I'll be exploring this subject for a little while. It's been fun trying to add a bit of texture into my paintings. This piece was just shipped off to New York along with the Pool Balls, and Sliced Bread to Stricoff Fine Art. If you'd like to learn more about this piece you can find contact information by clicking here.

Percolator on Linen

oil on canvas
12'' x 24"

Here's the fourth of the eight finished paintings. I'm back to my favorite Percolator. This will also be one of my entries representing Twinhouse at this years ArtHouse. I wanted to work on a table cloth that was flatter, and not so bunched up, like I usually do. My goal was to show more subtle creases, and latent folds. I think with this piece, the coffee pot, and linen share equal billing. If you'd like to learn more about this piece you can find contact information by clicking here.

Nautilus

oil on canvas
12'' x 12"

Here's the third of the eight finished paintings. I love this Nautilus shell. I've painted it twice before, but couldn't resist doing it again. This will be one of my entries representing Twinhouse at this years ArtHouse. Once a year the Atlanta Gallery Association leases a newly built mansion for a month, and fills each room with artwork from the member galleries. It's a great way to visit a lot of Atlanta galleries without having to drive all over town.If you'd like to learn more about this piece you can find contact information by clicking here.

Sliced Bread

oil on canvas
10'' x 30"

Here's another of the eight finished paintings I've been working on these last couple of weeks. I wanted to try my hand at plastic bags. I had done a cherry painting, with the fruit in a cellophane bag for my last show at Twinhouse, and wanted to go there again. This painting is not dry enough to ship at this point, but will be going to Stricoff in New York. It should arrive along with the Pool Balls in about ten days or so. If you'd like to learn more about this piece you can find contact information by clicking here.

Pool Platter V

oil on canvas
10'' x 10"

I've been neglecting my blog lately. My focus has been on completing a number of new paintings to be offered to my galleries. Eight are finished, and I'm in the process of working out who will get what. I'll be posting them here as each finds a destination. None of them are dry enough to ship at this point, but the painting above will be going to Stricoff in New York. It should be in their possesion in about ten days or so. If you'd like to learn more about this piece you can find contact information by clicking here.

Chambered Nautilus

oil on canvas
12'' x 12"

Here's another of my gallery paintings. The Chambered Nautilus. This is one of my favorite shells. I've painted it twice, and have a third rendition on the easel now. This painting was recently delivered along with the Beach Lamp to my new gallery on Cape Cod - Wynne/Falconer. If you are interested in finding out more about this piece you can contact the director by clicking here.

Water Pitcher

oil on canvas
12'' x 12"

I thought I'd use my blog to bring attention to work on display at my galleries. Present work that I've just completed, and others painted in the recent past. This piece is one of two paintings currently available at Stricoff Fine Art, Ltd., in New York. I was officially brought on board yesterday, and I hope it will prove to be a long, and successful relationship. If you'd like more information about this painting you can contact the director by clicking here.

Beach Lamp

oil on canvas
18'' x 36"

I thought I'd use my blog to bring attention to work on display at my galleries. Present work that I've just completed, and others painted in the recent past. I also wanted to illustrate, with this piece, that all of my paintings are not done in a square format. This image came from a home in Seaside Florida. I was struck by the geometry of the lamp, and its shadow cast across the blank stucco wall. There's a lot of negative space, but I felt it was an integral part of the composition. This painting was recently delivered to my new gallery on Cape Cod - Wynne/Falconer. If you are interested in finding out more about this piece you can contact the director by clicking here.

Iced Tea

oil on canvas
12'' x 12"

I thought I'd use this venue to bring attention to some of my gallery pieces. Present work I've just completed, and show some done in the recent past. Iced tea is a subject I really enjoy, but have only attempted a few times. Summer is not too far off, and so my thoughts go to that cold brew. This painting is currently at the Seven-O-Seven Contemporary Gallery in Santa Fe. If you are interested in finding out more about this piece you can contact the director by clicking here.

Pool Bowl No.6

oil on hardboard panel
6'' x 6"

sold

I've been working on some new 6 x 6's for ebay. I'll be putting up one each night this week covering a variety of subjects. As these auctions progress I'll be working on new pieces for the galleries, and will post those images as they are completed. Tonight I'm listing another bowl of pool balls.

Espresso

oil on hardboard panel
6'' x 6"

sold

I've been working on some new 6 x 6's for ebay. I'll be putting up one each night this week covering a variety of subjects. As these auctions progress I'll be working on new pieces for the galleries, and will post those images as they are completed. Tonight I'm listing that little espresso cup.

Green Pear

oil on hardboard panel
6'' x 6"

sold

I've been working on some new 6 x 6's for ebay. I'll be putting up one each night this week covering a variety of subjects. As these auctions progress I'll be working on new pieces for the galleries, and will post those images as they are completed. Tonight I'm listing the second of my "in progress" pieces.

Flatware

oil on hardboard panel
6'' x 6"

sold

I've been working on some new 6 x 6's for ebay. I'll be putting up one each night this week covering a variety of subjects. As these auctions progress I'll be working on new pieces for the galleries, and will post those images as they are completed. Tonight I'm listing one of my "in progress" pieces.

In Progress

I don't usually post images of my work until I'm finished. Many times paintings don't meet my expectations, and they get gessoed over then replaced with another painting. Karen has let me have it a number of times when I've destroyed a piece that she loved, but I couldn't live with. So, my works in progress can have a very short life. But Lisa Gloria very politely asked me to show some works "in progress", and I couldn't say no. These images are at the first pass stage. A second, and occasionally a third pass is necessary to finish the painting. They are 6 x 6 inch squares painted on hardboard panels. If they survive I'll post the completed versions next week when I plan to list another five on ebay.

Pool Platter II

oil on hardboard panel
6'' x 6"

sold

I've been working on some new 6 x 6's for ebay. I'll be putting up one each night this week covering a variety of subjects. As these auctions progress I'll be working on new pieces for the galleries, and will post those images as they are completed. Tonight I've returned to the Pool Balls. I just love their vivid colors, and highly reflective surface. If you'd like to bid on this painting you may click on the following link. Bid on this painting.