Bagel and Lox

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum grade), 6x6 -- View eBay Listing

A freshly made bagel, smoked salmon, salty capers, cream cheese, and red onions:  What could be a better start to your day?



Red Pear

Oil on Canvas Panel (museum grade), 6x6 --  View eBay Auction

Here's a red pear BEFORE "surgery."

Eggplant

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- Commission

Here is the final painting of a five-painting commissioned series.  The eggplants at my nearby grocery store were pathetic; hence photos and two previous eggplant paintings I've done were my references.  (Unfortunately, that means there is nothing for me to eat!!!) The photo of the artwork (above) does not do justice to the rich, deep jewel tones of the flesh;  trust me, though, they are there.

Garlic

Oil on Canvas Panel, 6x6 -- Commission

Painting #3 of a 5-painting commissioned series is one of the most indispensable ingredients in my kitchen:  a head of garlic.  This particular model will join several more for an indescribably delectable garlic soup.  I first discovered this unsung pleasure while dining at a Spanish restaurant in the gaslight district of San Diego sixteen years ago.  Though my attempts at recreating it were futile at first, I happened upon a recipe in a cookbook that is close--complete with a fried egg in the broth!  Heavenly.



Tomato

Oil on Canvas Panel, 6x6 -- Commission


Here is painting number 3 in a five-painting commissioned series.  How I dearly miss tomatoes from my own garden!  Still, this model served me well.  With a little sea salt, it was a juicy snack.

Green Bell Pepper

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6 -- Commission

This is painting #2 in a five-painting commissioned series.  I think I will stuff the model and eat it for dinner tonight!

Red Onion

Oil on Canvas Panel, 6x6--Commission

This is the first painting of a five-painting commission for a client in Montreal.  I like the idea of a "permanent garden" in one's kitchen--especially at this time of year!



2011 Calendar (Sept. - Dec. paintings)

2011 Wall Calendar -- $15 plus $3 shipping



My 2011 wall calendar is finally available for sale.  It features 12 of my original paintings in full color.  Using only premium glossy cardstock for the paintings and premium matte cardstock for the grid calendar, this calendar is spiral-bound and measures approx. 8.5 inches x 11 inches when closed, 17 inches x 11 inches when open.

Shown below is the artwork for September, October, November, and December.   All four original paintings ("Lost Marbles," "Witchhikers," "Autumn Pumpkin," and "Jingle Bell with Candy Cane" are 6x6 and are still available for sale.     Please contact me for more information.  

2011 Calendar Available (May, June, July, August photos)

2011 Wall Calendar -- $15 plus $3 shipping



My 2011 wall calendar is finally available for sale.  It features 12 of my original paintings in full color.  Using only premium glossy cardstock for the paintings and premium matte cardstock for the grid calendar, this calendar is spiral-bound and measures approx. 8.5 inches x 11 inches when closed, 17 inches x 11 inches when open.

Shown below is the artwork for May, June, July, and August.   The first two paintings (the scotchbonnet and the seascape) have already been sold.  The paintings for July and August ("Chuckwagon Salsa" and "Stocked:  Canning Jars," respectively) are both 20"x20" in size and are still available for sale.     Please contact me for more information.  (NOTE: I will post the remaining months in the next blog entry.)
  



 

"Scotchbonnet" -- May painting









"Gulf Waters" -- June painting





"Chuckwagon Salsa"-- July painting



"Stocked:  Canning Jars"--August painting

2011 Wall Calendar Available

2011 Wall Calendar -- $15 plus $3 shipping

My 2011 wall calendar is finally available for sale.  It features 12 of my original paintings in full color.  Using only premium glossy cardstock for the paintings and premium matte cardstock for the grid calendar, this calendar is spiral-bound and measures approx. 8.5 inches x 11 inches when closed, 16 inches x 11 inches when open.

Shown is the artwork for January, February, March, and April.   With the exception of February ("Kiss"), the original paintings are still available for sale.  Please contact me for more information.

I will post the remaining months in subsequent blogs.

Happy New Year!

Canning Jars - Final

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20

I have finally completed my canning jar painting!  I hope you've enjoyed the progress pictures I periodically uploaded to this site.  It can be fascinating to see the evolution of a piece of art.

This painting is one of six that will travel to Dallas next week for a two-month Artists of Texas gallery show.  I'm looking forward to meeting some of my colleagues from the great country, er, state of Texas and hope to introduce my work to many art enthusiasts from the Dallas area.  I'll send more details about the locale, dates, and times in a post next week.

Thank you for your patience regarding this painting.  I hope it was worth the wait!

Chuckwagon Salsa - Final

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 20x20--Available

My masterpiece! I can't begin to describe how pleased I am with this painting! If no one purchases it, this work of art will look amazing in my farmhouse kitchen. Win, win.

Beach Sunrise

Oil, Canvas, 24x12--View eBay Listing

This could just as easily be called "Fun with Color." It is based on a photo taken by a dear friend from my Williamsburg days, Pyongmu Chon, while he vacationed with his family in Nagshead. How I miss the Outer Banks....

Iced Tea with Lemon

Oil on canvas panel, 7x5--Contact me for purchase info.

Just finished mowing the yard--wish I had one of these now!

Red Yo-Yo

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6--$95

This is my daughter's yo-yo. Actually, it is one of six (I think). She's gotten the collection bug and is working on tricks (e.g., walk the dog, rock the baby). I used to know some of those--still remember the wonderful Duncan yo-yo I got from my grandparents in the Bronx. Oh, the memories....