Partridge in a Pear Tree

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

16x20

Available

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a PAINTING of a partridge in a pear tree....

Canada Goose Gourd

Okay, I'll admit it--I was playing with a dried gourd trying to be "craftsy." I just couldn't resist buying that mold-covered monstrosity--it simply screamed "Canada goose" at me in the pumpkin patch. After soaking, then scrubbing it with a bleach solution (I should have worn gloves), I used acrylics to paint my folksy version of one of these beautiful (yet extremely messy and noisy) birds. (Sorry golfers and football players--I know they wreak havoc on courses and other open spaces!!!). Don't know if I should try selling him or not. He looks quite cute by my fireplace and and reminds me of the migratory paths over my homes back East. Is there a market for such things?

Barred Owl

This 6x6 daily painting is based on a recent photograph taken by my uncle, Paul Scharf. I was going for a "realistic" look, but it turned into more of an impressionistic one. Hope I still did it justice.