This is a commission oil painting on canvas done for some good friends of mine, (Jared & Donna), painted from a black & white photograph. I love the photo which evidenced the curiosity of their son in the water.
There are three main components to making this study. 1. Lots of paint. 2. Two pallet knifes and two paint brushes that should probably be thrown out. 3. I do not care what happens; I am going to have fun. This is not to say I did not want it to resemble the assignment, I just need to get over trying to do a master piece, and just paint for fun like I used to.
This painting was a good challenge and it was nice not to work in the middle of the night, I worked on this during my lunch hour over four days. The marble wall made for a good grid (reference points) for the drawing. If I could get the perspective correct on the wall I felt the rest would be easy, it was not.
Have you ever tried to take a picture and someone jumped in and ruined your photo? In case you're wondering, I do have kids -- or I am one --one or the other.....
white, yellow ochre, cadmium red and ivory black. This is the palette I used to do this painting. The painting was more or less an experiment in the use of a limited palette. I like a lot of colors to work from and I just thought this would be fun, which it was. I would do it again. Thanks for stopping by.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
“Howdy M’am”
18"x24" o/c
Shirt & Hat on a Hanger.
While I was doing this painting I was reminded of an old friend who was in love with a waitress at the local diner. He was a little shy so it took him about three weeks to work up the nerve to speak to her, and when he did, all he could say was, “Howdy M’am”. As time passed he spoke to her more and more. When he finally asked her out…
16" x 20" O/C This is a painting I did for the "Western Art & Saddle Show" at the MORTON STREET GALLERY. The show opens Feb. 7, 2009.
I heard Fran Knueppel (gallery owner and artist) talking about a “Cowboy Martini” one day recently. I know there really is such a thing. I found two different recipes on the net; however, I do not think a cowboy would drink either one. I know--I’m probably wrong. So here is my version.....a beer in a martini glass.
This was a study for a larger painting. Avocado and spoon 6” X 6’ Linen on wood My New Year’s resolution is to post two paintings a week--well, at least one.
I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT KARIN AND THE WORK SHE HAS DONE FOR ALL. WE RECEIVE HER “GIVING” FROM THE BLOG SHE MAINTAINS, "DIFFERENT STROKES FROM DIFFERENT FOLKS". HER BLOG HAS TO BE A LOT OF WORK. THANKS AGAIN