Acrylics
512 - Arms Wide Open, $650 (Acrylic, 14" x 24")
When I draw and paint, I sometimes get lucky and discover something. With "Arms Wide Open", a figure that I had not intended revealed itself to me. The figure's arms are flung wide as if getting ready to embrace someone or something. Or, is it a landscape with a deep chasm? What do you see?
510 - Four Corners #2, $650 (Acrylic, 10" x 14")
This is the second in a series of geometric paintings of similar design. And, the title refers to New Mexico, my childhood home state. The blues and oranges in this particular version remind me of the sky and landscape of the desert southwest and New Mexico in particular.
509 -Four Corners, $650 (Acrylic on d'Arches 300lb Cold Press Paper)
While creating this composition, I was focused on the contrast between the geometric and organic shapes. And, yet, it was the smaller shapes that reach out to the corners that attracted my attention. The colors remind me of New Mexico, one of the four corner states in the United States. It's New Mexico's blue sky and the warm tones of the earth.
508 - When Circles and Spirals Dance, $650 (Acrylic on d'Arches 300lb Cold Press Paper)
Imagine a dance between circles and spirals. The possibilities maybe endless. But, in this case, they dance in colors yellow, blue, violet and orange. The dance starts with a spiral, then another joins in and soon, the paper is filled with circles, spirals, lines and shapes. Just for the joy of the dance.
507 - Anxiety, $500 (Acrylic Over Watercolor, 18 x 13)
"Anxiety" was inspired by the early days of the COVID-19 experience. There were so many unknowns about the disease. Especially of concern was how to avoid getting sick. Sometimes, trying to keep a safe space around me seemed to box me in. Meanwhile, I watched as the world outside of the box seemed to be out of control.
505 - Cappuccino for Two, $500 (Acrylic, 10 x 14)
This painting is about sharing a moment with a friend. And, it's about enjoying a nice, warm cup of cappuccino. To show this is a special moment, I organized the painting using the "Golden Rule". Hence, the golden milk pitcher.
504 - Irish Breakfast Tea #3, $500 (Acrylic Over Watercolor, 11.5 x 10
Imagine starting your day with a favorite beverage. It is a personal moment before the demands of the day intrude. A little milk in the tea helps enhance the richness of the beverage. Or, fortifies one to face the day!
503 - Study, NFS
501 - Espresso Time-R #2, $450 (Acrylic 10" x 14")
Sometimes, one just has to let go. The espresso cup and kitchen timer have such great shapes to explore. Plus, I like espresso. The alternations in lights and darks add a since of rhythm that I like. Though, come to think of it, maybe it suggests just a tad too much coffee?
500 - Bench Time, $450 (Acrylic 10" x 14")
The "Man on the Bench" series was started as a demonstration exercise for the Watercolor Society of Oregon. The first drawings were after a photograph by Oregon artist Chris Stubbs. What I found particularly intriguing is the question - what is the man doing on the bench? In this case, keeping time, naturally!
491 - Espresso Time-R, $175 (Acrylic, 6.5" x 9.5")
Espresso Time-R is a "spin-off" mini-series derived from my "Three Minute Egg" series. I was playing with the theme of "time" so I paired up my favorite espresso cup with the kitchen timer. This is a "just for fun" painting.
481 - Coffee Cup and Rabbit Netsuke, $250 (Acrylic, 10.5" x 8")
I like pairing my souvenirs and nick nacks in still life arrangements. For example, the coffee cup depicted here was a gift from one of my sisters. The rabbit Netsuke replica I collected when visiting Berlin, Germany.
473 - Three Minute Egg V9, $450 (Acrylic, 14" x10")
In version nine of the Three Minute Egg series, the forms of the subject re-assert themselves. You might notice that I'm paying close attention to the orchestration of my two dominant colors: blue and yellowish.
465 - Three Minute Egg V8, $450 (Acrylic, 14" x 10")
With this composition, I wanted to impose an "L" shape down the middle to divide the picture plane. That the eggs, timer and spoon link to form a circle was unintentional. Notice the much cooler temperature of this painting in contrast to the previous version. Yet, the color pairing is similar!
464 - Three Minute Egg V10, $650 (Acrylic, 21" x 14")
With this composition, I wanted to impose an "L" shape down the middle to divide the picture plane. That the eggs, timer and spoon link to form a circle was unintentional. Notice the much cooler temperature of this painting in contrast to the previous version. Yet, the color pairing is similar!