2013
30x22
charcoal and graphite
on rag paper



















Sometimes I just need to step away from the paint.

Sans Figure

In Your Absence
2013
10x13
oil with cold wax








There was a model seated here at one point.....

Paint Sketch

Semi-reclining Figure
2013
5x7
oil










This small sketch I did a couple weeks back using RF pigment sticks.
These are luscious pigments an a buttery oil stick form.
They can be tricky to work with, but are very exciting, just the same.

Navy Man
2012
14x11
mixed media



















Members Juried II  at Concord Art Association 

opens this Sunday, February 17th 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and runs through March 17, 2013.

Juried by Kathy Halamka and Natacha Sochat, formerly of NKG Gallery, this exhibit showcases works of photography, drawing, mixed media, crafts and graphics.

I have two mixed media pieces in this time around!

Figure Study in Oil

Seated Figure
2013
10x8
oil














Here's a quick little study from the figure group I have been going to.  I used R&F oil sticks which, particularly on such a small canvas forces you to generalize and work loosely.

You Have Nerves

You Have Nerves That End in Ideas
2013
36x48
acrylic

This is the latest in the Found Journal Series.  This has been a complex and totally gratifying project.

I am enjoying the acrylics more than I ever thought I would,

Farmland Vignettes
2012
14x11
oil on panel










This landscape was originally painted last spring on a trip to Maine.

This winter, I became disenchanted with it, and was going to sand it and paint over the whole thing, but then I hesitated.

There are a few passages I do enjoy, so I just painted out what didn't thrill me.

Not sure about the values, though.  I think maybe the "redacted" areas should be darker.