The Owl

 A new beginning

Sometime a painting just can't be saved. Frustration lead me to covering it with gray paint and starting all over. 

Here is how the new painting evolved. 

Power of Orange

  This painting began with the focus on movement and growth. Next I gave this piece the vibrant colors that were filled in my head. Living in a warm climate with an abundant visual display of natures joyful colors gives me so much of my inspiration. 

Lemmon Tree

Every painting seems to begin with a direction of movement. I love seeing a shape turn into something that has some sort of connection to my life. Lemon tree is an experiment for me. The one in my yard as well as the one on this canvas represent a connections to nature. 

 

Underground

 I had some color inspiration a few weeks ago when I went to a nursery and spotted an array of colorful flowers and blooming trees. What is life without a dash of color? My mind went underground and the paint began to flow. I painted this fun little piece that will hopefully make the viewer feel inspired and alive. 

Life under water

 Having lived on a boat for several years, I often think about the gentle motion we would feel when at anchor in a beautiful cove or along the river. I would imagine how that motion of the water effected the plant life below. This painting is almost done. I found myself painting it quickly and without thought. It just flowed. It is a part of me, a glimpse of my recollections. 

Pop of Color

 It's mid summer and the bright sunshine and gorgeous colors of Florida's vegitation are  consuming me. I paint a vibrant lively abstract landscape. Here is the progression of the piece. 

Whimsical

There is something to be said about letting your inner child out and play. After a day of sketching playful, amusing little characters, I decided to turn one of them into a painting.  Here is "The Butterfly Queen"  painting and the progression. 

A painting for family

 This project was so much fun. I was asked by my stepdaughter and son-in-law for a diptych for their home in Texas. I sent them many sketches and they found one they both liked. I warned them that my work always evolves as I progress with the piece and they seemed excited to see what I was going to come up with. This is the initial sketch.

Then I got to work and the piece totally transformed itself. I wanted it to be colorful, energetic  and joyful because they are such a fun couple. It is now drying and will be sent to their new home in a few weeks.