MGandE Smokestack

This is one of some first attempts to return to plein air painting, after having basically given it up to “go back to school” to improve my basic art skills. Done on an amazingly warm day in January.

Summer Life Drawing

For the second summer now, I’ve drawn from the model for three weeks at MATC with Bob Schultz. It’s great to spend entire days with other artists doing art (plus gossip, political discussion, and lunch). Here are some heightened drawings (instead of just charcoal on white paper, these are done with both charcoal and white… Continue reading Summer Life Drawing

Olbrich Park

I live right over the hill from Olbrich Park and often walk my dog to the top of the sledding hill (actually the top of a big tank that holds our drinking water) to see how the morning looks across to the east.

Commissions

Commissions. Several people who saw my show at EVP in October asked if I would paint a picture of their house for a present for their spouse. I did two houses on the eastside and both turned out very nicely. The clients really liked them. If you would like to commission a picture, please e-mail… Continue reading Commissions