Solace

Coastal landscape abstraction. 36X48

Good Mike - Thingfo.com

This charcoal study is of Mike Grishaver of California. Mike is an enormously gifted individual, the founder and CEO of Thingfo, Inc., a content management system for the web, and definitely one good guy. I took the above photo prior to completion (as is my habit with all work) to check for drawing imperfections. I was unable to complete it (due to a mishap in the kitchen) however despite working from a small profile image and not completing an ear and some tweaking it was close to completion. I shall sum this up nicely, Mike is brilliant, I am not. Don't take your work into the kitchen. You can get to Thingfo by clicking the title of this post!

Tzzt!

48X32 - Fun piece to do.

Untitled - work in progress

48X32 - this particular piece has a soft and washed out grainy look about it when viewed in person. I am not through with this, will post another image when I am.

The Face of Homelessness

It could be your sister, your daughter, your neighbor, your co-worker, your friend. Homelessness is no discerner of goodness or ability, it can happen to anyone. Please lend no judgement, only a hand.

Finished a painting for my late father. He began the painting and didn't like the way it was going and set it aside for years. One day he asked if I wanted to take it and finish it, and I said yes.. Oil on canvas ~ 30X30 If you wish to view my late father's art, there is a link in the right sidebar of this blog that will take you there. You will enoy it.

Distraction

This abstract has a deep red, rich wood tone when viewed in person. 36X24 on canvas. I have been a bit distracted of late, have unfinished pieces here and there. I hope I snap out of it soon. Spring fever? The weather has been mild and rainy here, everything clean and fresh, my hope your world is beautiful.

Frenchy

This French inspired painting was commissioned for a women's dressing room in Raleigh, NC. It was installed in a mauve painted room with cream upholstered furniture and dark mahogany tables. My inspiration was a combination of carved antique French beds I slept in when growing up AND how a love note left in a pocket appears after having been washed along with the clothing. SOLD 3ftX5ft

One - Series D - Enigma - and Note to Charlene

24 X 36 on canvas. This painting has many, many layers of paint glazes and may be rotated and hung in any direction. Color variations in photos due to lighting in the room during different times of the day when the photos were taken.

Part Two: Thank you Charlene, for the blessing in my life.

Red Number 5

This experimental piece turned out very differently in look and feel than my other pieces. It is heavily glazed and at times, depending on lighting, the upper portion can have an encaustic look about it. Warmth, naturally, was my inspiration. 30 x 24 canvas

Still Around

While contemplating half finished paintings this afternoon I grabbed the charcoal and did this loose and smudgy study on paper. I have a love affair with charcoal, can't help myself. It came off a bit illustrator-ish, but that is OK. Posting today to say I haven't fallen off the planet, yet.

The Pond

I see greens darker than most people, and for that reason I don't do many landscapes that are heavy in green. This is one exception. Oil on 16X20 canvas - SOLD

Fun with Hugh Laurie

I couldn't resist doing Laurie, a favorite. 14X11 charcoal Hugh Laurie has a memorable face. House is on constantly in my home, and I've poured over his face so many times it is emblazoned in my memory. I decided to fussy him up with the idea of 1800's garb, but not drawing it in completely as to not take away from the essence of Laurie.

Mary Did You Know?

White chalk on 9 X 12 black paper.

Whimsical Einstein

"A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?" ~ Albert Einstein
How many times have I asked myself that questions, and for that and soooo many other reasons, I adore Einstein! Charcoal on 14 X 11 paper, study from stock photo.

Hemingway

A charcoal study after a wonderful famous Hemingway photo. If anyone knows who the photographer was, please let me know to give credit here. Ernest Hemingway wrote All my life I've looked at words as though I were seeing them for the first time. That is how I feel after I've painted or drawn. Once a piece is completed and set aside, next time I look at it it is as if I've seen it for the first time. This perplexes me. I have no answers. Anyone else experience this?

Marquise

Never go to Starbucks without a drawing pad. Charcoal on 14 X 11

Happiness - Private Collection

Portrait in Oil SOLD - this photo cropped a little irregularly.

Raleigh

Two 8' X 4' and One 8' X 6' - Lofty and open spaces require their larges sizes, however simply viewing the paintings in the spaces in which they hang one would have difficulty discerning just how large they really are. ALL SOLD

Destin - Diptych

Commission for a coastal area. My focus while painting was liquidity, sand and warmth. SOLD

Raleigh Excellence

This particular piece was commissioned for an environment with emphasis on strength and excellence. I duplicated the pattern in the flooring in this piece. Made a nice statement when installed. SOLD - Raleigh

Mardi Gras

I Dream of the Sea

31 X 48 on Plexiglas - clear edges show wall color behind. Growing up on coastal areas most of my childhood, ocean, marshes and bays were my playground. This particular piece I have kept.

Oconee 2

Abstract on Metal - SOLD

Raleigh

SOLD

Sorency

Sold

Atlanta

SOLD - Interior space and design planners.

Jacksonville FL

Triptych - Abstract - SOLD

Novella Characters

Atlanta

SOLD - Interior Design Group

Dallas

Just take the ties off and have some fun!
SOLD

Calm and Chaos

Oconee 1

Abstract on Metal - SOLD

One great guy, my brother, Tim.

Pastel on Paper

I loved doing this pastel of the wonderful late artist, Casey Jones. Adored by all who knew him. Click on image to view enlargement.

In Private Collections

These family members are just that, family members. The first is Sophie, a member of the Lindsey household. The top is Lucy, the best friend of a Charleston gallery owner, and the cat (whose name completely eludes me at this moment) is the companion of Sonia, a wonderful individual who cares for animals in Georgia. If you wish to view photos in greater detail, simply click on each image.

Nephew and niece of Charleston art gallery owner. I just think these children are so precious and charming. For some reason in my mind I always refer to them as cherubs.

Apple - White Pencil on Paper

I drew this apple still life while watching the first Presidential debate. My ear was tuned toward the television set and I was very focused and attentive to what the candidates had to say. Perhaps I should listen to political speak while doing all my tighter pieces - nah, I don't think I could handle much of that, maybe a cooking show - nah, everything would come out stewed.

Oil on Canvas 14 X 11

There is just something incredibly awesome about the ability to thrive under extreme conditions. Having grown up on the southern coasts of the US, I simply cannot fathom what it is like to live daily in a northern climate. The whole time I painted this scene I was reminded of why I love down comforters.

My eldest daughter had a fit to learn I painted over these. They were a concept idea for a commercial space and I went with something else. I was short on time and it was more prudent to paint over them than to re-stretch the large frames.