Friday, July 25, 2014

Blue Dasher

Colored Pencil on black drawing paper
6"x6"

I created this drawing as an entry for Colored Pencil Magazine's monthly art challenge.  Initially I wasn't very inspired by the reference photo, however it ended up being a fun drawing to work on. (Initial Photograph by: Jacqueline Trump)

Monday, July 14, 2014

Country Lilacs

Acrylic on canvas
12"x12"

A painting based on an earlier sketch that I completed.  I decided to switch out random wildflowers for lilacs (one of my favorites) for this piece.

*8/5/14 - 8/29/14 - This painting is currently available for viewing and sale in the 3rd Annual Square Foot Exhibit at Bismarck Art & Galleries Association (BAGA) in Bismarck, North Dakota.

*10/4/14 - 10/5/14 - This painting is available for viewing and sale at the Pennsylvania Apple 'n Cheese Festival in Canton, Pennsylvania.

Eldridge Park Sunset

Acrylic on canvas
12"x12"

A painting created from pictures that I took one evening while walking around the pond at Eldridge Park in Elmira.  The park was filled with geese and ducks and their little ones that night.  I couldn't help but stop and take lots of photos of them.

*8/5/14 - 8/29/14 - This painting is currently available for viewing and sale in the 3rd Annual Square Foot Exhibit at Bismarck Art & Galleries Association (BAGA) in Bismarck, North Dakota.

*11/7/14 - 11/29/14 - This painting is currently available for viewing and sale at the Cezanne IX 9th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show & Sale at Community Arts of Elmira in Elmira, New York.