Blog — Oil Paintings

Main Street Studios, Las Vegas, NV I'm excited to share that two of my oil paintings and two framed pencil drawings will be featured in this exhibition. Come join us for the First Friday opening reception May 7th, 2021, 5-10pm. Main Street Studios is a new gallery/working studio where artists work and create together. This reception will be taking place...

My art teacher consistently reminded me to focus on form and detail, to take my time, and practice, practice, practice. If I did these things I would produce beautiful portraits. In these three works the same model is used. The first is a pencil sketch of the models. This is a rough sketch. (I love these as much as I...

Do you consider white and black to be colors? I did for years until I learned technically they are shades. When I sat down to paint Bernard I drew a quick sketch. I then chose to limit myself to one color, raw umber, and two shades, titanium white and ivory black. I began by painting with brushes laying down the...

Many of us have had challenges and struggles this past year, and by the grace of God we've persevered. We've helped our neighbors and friends, and they have helped us. With the new year beginning I want to encourage you to dream. What do you want to accomplish this year? Who do you want by your side? Where do you...

This little painting was so much fun to paint. I love carnations, and these carnations were given to me on my birthday by my Mom. When I was painting "Duet" an overwhelming feeling of gratitude swept over me. I have a wonderful mother. To see a short slideshow video click the link below. I hope you enjoy the video! ~...