Long, Hot Summer

What have I been doing this summer? Not writing on my blog obviously. I have been a bit lazy with the hot weather we have in Phoenix. I am grateful that my life drawing group is consistent and I do keep that appointment every week. This is an acrylic on paper of one of our models. I was really please that I kept loose...suggestive, colorful...I am trying to convey the person without too tight or realistic of an approach.

There have been few trips outside to paint, but I did paint this scene that I saw while traveling through the grasslands of Arizona. I like the long format of this canvas. I did this one with acrylic. Can't wait to make it outside on a regular basis again.

City Streets and Freeway Paintings

Here is a shot of the installation of my city streets and freeway paintings. This show of a dozen works will hang for 3 months at the Bistro located in the Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix. It is a really nice venue for the big pieces. The largest is 4x5 feet.

Painting of the Woods

This 30x40" acrylic "Into the Woods" was painted after a trip to Sedona. It was accepted into the Glendale Art Council show.

Downtown Painting

This 24x24" acrylic "Downtown" will be in the AAG Statewide Exhibit at the Glendale Westgate Gallery. I tried to keep the painting fairly loose. The yellow sky was an arbitrary decision. The painting seemed to call for that color, but moreover I think it describes the hot and smoggy atmosphere that often hangs over cities.

Stop Fast Slow Exhibit

The Closing Reception for Stop Fast Slow is October 10th from 4-6 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library Gallery. I have 6 street or freeway paintings in the show including this poster.

Painting the Live Model

Recent 2 hour acrylic paintings of live models.

Painting a Favorite Model

A favorite model has returned to the delight of my life drawing group. She thought she would move to New York City but after 6 months or so she is back here in Arizona. We are so happy to have her back. The model is such an important partner in the creative process. The ability to think about how the pose will appear for the artists is a wonderful asset. Painting from a model is a process of really examining the person and perceiving their energy. A good model can make all the difference in the work.