There are several female figures lurking in these woods. Perhaps 10.  Can you find them all?

Babes in the Woods
30 x 30

Another new painting in acrylics – or rather a redof an older one that never really satisfied me.

The subjects were actually performing in the street in New Orleans in front of a jazz band. I wanted more energy in the painting so there are areas of loose edges and scumbling to allow the viewer to read into the painting.

Bourbon Street Dancers (revised)
22×28

I have a number of new paintings showing at the Harbor Gallery.  There are 11 paintings on display ranging in size from 8×10 to 36×48.  What a great chance to see these paintings hung and image how they would look in your home or office.

If you’re in the Norfolk area, it’s a great way to see my fine art in person. You can visit the Harbor Gallery at 1508 Colley Ave. Norfolk, Virginia.  Not sure where it is, give them a ring at:  (757) 627-2787

I am trying to introduce more color and movement in this piece.  Can you sense the movement?

Size 16×20

I have always enjoyed picnics and these girls are following the time honored trek to the beach.

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Did I ever struggle with this painting. There must be 3 or 4 versions of it underneath all the paint. It was not until I had given up and threw all caution to the winds that I feel the real me emerged. I am a drawer- I love the line and the feel of drawing and when I finally yielded to it, this evolved -and I love it.

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One of a series of bicyclists, this painting is based on nothing more than my interpretation of three racers. There is very little detail.  Hopefully the feeling of cyclists racing has been successfully captured.

Several members of my family are serious cyclists.   I am happy to paint a little abstractly. Those who enjoy activities, even on a hobby level,  can get very uptight about details and accuracy.

30x40, Acrylic on Canvas, Coker 2004

This painting was one of a series of female musicians. Although I use reference material to position instruments and fingers and body language, inevitably I wind up “making it up.”

Jazz Quartet II was used on a wine label for Wilson Creek, a vineyard in Caifornia.

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If I take the time to sketch out an idea using India ink and mutilated brushes I often solve my design and value problems with less angst than when I start with just an idea. Ink flows; it reacts differently to wet and dry canvas or paper. By using brushes that I either create by cutting old brushes with scissors and exacto blades  I feel more freedom than when I work with color. I am more spontaneous and when I goof I use acrylic or gouche white. The color work here is nothing like the black and white but I like both of them.

Are You Kidding? was the painting that could have had “wings” (see Garden Angel)   The title suggests a bit of gossip being bantered by these two ladies.  Which leaves the viewer wondering (hopefully the viewer will even care to wonder) what they are saying- most certainly it involves a relationship- women they know? men?  someone in trouble?  What do you thing they’re discussing?