Top Chef
The pigtails and the black buttoned chef coat drew me in to this free photo on Pixabay with the tag geralt. Secondarily were the muted lighting and warm grays that surround her. I put in the foreground pot, onion, and greens.
Half Past
After tedious work on portraits, I often revert to a fun floral. This was painted from a free photo on Pixabay with the identification of Katzenfee50.jpg. I try to avoid cliche in my work, and these tired tulips lit from above called my name. The photographer no doubt felt the same.
Chickadee Chatter
Busy, friendly little creatures, the chickadee is always formally dressed which makes them always fun to paint.
Party Cupcake
Without the little ball sprinkles, this would be an unremarkable still life.
Darkest Hope
Ribboned Floral
I was asked to paint from a friend’s lovely photo of this elegant vase of flowers. Hopefully it meets expectations.
Dome of Notre Dame
For one who loves the campus at Notre Dame, Indiana, this was a special commission a few years back. The famous golden dome with Mary, Mother of Jesus atop draws people from all over the USA and beyond..perhaps mostly for the football games.
Dwelling Place of God
This is an older painting that was sold a few years ago, but I do not think I ever put it on this blog.
Laughing Jesus
There are plenty of incongruities in the human condition that could make God laugh.
Lush Simplicity
Sometimes simple has a lot to say. This piece was a demo on how to let the toned board show through top layers of paint. It is a style and a technique of many impressionist painters.