First Friday Art Walk in Wellington, KS - May 6th

I am the featured artist at Barbara Jon's for this month's First Friday Art Walk. Stop by and say hello, buy a painting or two and do some Mother's Day shopping in downtown Wellington, 

Bosc Pears and Pitcher - 11x14 in Oil

"Bosc Pears and Pitcher" 11 x 16 inch Oil $400

Here is one of my most recent still life paintings. I enjoy painting still life very much. I will spend a considerable amount of time (probably too much) trying to find a composition that I like. This is the first time I've ever painted bosc pears; it was great fun working with these flesh tones on something other than a person. 

Beautiful Day at Bartlett Arboretum and Art at the Arb

SOLD! "Red Barn and Silo" Oil/Panel

It was an absolutely beautiful day at the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine, KS today. A little breezy at times and a little cool at times but that's okay.

The tulips up by the house were picture perfect; the whole arboretum was in good shape. The music was great, everything from Irish to bluegrass to jazz and big band. There was also a good crowd of visitors and I would expect the same for tomorrow's event.

I sold a little painting this morning and, based on past years, suspect I'll sell a couple of more tomorrow.

Come out and see me, I'm set up just south of the stage. The gates open at noon. See you there.

This Weekend I'll be at Art at the Arb

                                                                                                                                     photo by Skeet Sirmons

If you want to experience live music and art in a beautiful setting then you need to be at the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine, KS this weekend for Art at the Arb. I enjoyed being a part of this event for the few years and I love every minute (except for the one wasp sting two years ago). Come and see me, buy a piece of art to add to your collection. I'll be around the stage area somewhere. 

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of music as well. See you there! 

Study of John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Henry James

I haven't done a portrait for quite a while and so I decided to do a head study of one of my favorite John Singer Sargent portraits. There is a lot lacking in this little two hour 10 x 8 inch painting but overall I'm happy with what I gained from it. Enjoy. 

SOLD! Two Paintings: "Harmony" and "Classics"

"Classics" 8x10in Oil/Linen Panel 

"Harmony" 10x8in Oil/Linen Panel

I just received notice from the Online Gallery I am a member of Zatista.com that I sold two painting. These two paintings were purchased by an interior designer in New York who has purchased my work in the past. 

I'll miss these two paintings especially "Harmony", it's one of my favorites. 

Check out Zatista.com if you're interested in purchasing art online or you are an artist wanting to sell you work online. 

Blueberries and Spoon - 10x8in Oil/Panel

Blueberries and Spoon 10x8in Oil/Panel $260

It's been a while since I posted anything on my blog. It's not because I haven't had things going on, I definitely have been painting. 

This year my goal was to paint at least 52 paintings which is only one painting a week. That goal didn't seem too out of reach except that I'm several paintings behind already this year. I promise I will get caught up and get them posted on this blog. 

This is a painting that was inspired by Pinterest post I found. I don't find anything wrong with being inspired by other artist's or photographer's work, it happens all the time actually with most artists I would say. I of course don't believe in copying someone else's work and claiming it as my own. In any case I was please how this turned out.