#everypainting

Shattered (Iteration 1), Acrylic on Canvas, 2020 I took a different approach to this one. I haven’t painted anything quite this emotionally abstract. I hope you like it. Shattered (Iteration 2), Acrylic

Changes, Acrylic on Paper,2020 The only painting I did in April. Rough season. Bright colors though. Perhaps I was trying to project some positivity. Although my eyes betray my true feelings. I feel tense

Some of my favorites from another session with Natalia at the end of March. Natalia, Pencil and Oil Pastels on Paper, 2020 Natalia, Pencil and paper, 2020 My works sometimes impress me and sometimes make

Into the Portal, Oil on Canvas, 2020 "Into the portal she climbs, Unaware of where she is going. Blissfully taking her time She steps unhindered, free of the cares that killed her unknowing."

Cole, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2020 Just a quick and dirty oil pastel I did in January. Not my best, but it had been a month since I’d touched them so it was nice to get back to it. Crappy art to start a

Profile, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 Nothing like a self portrait. This is probably one of the most accurate self-portraits I have ever done honestly. I'm not sure what I was going through at that moment.

Is this tired and uninspired? Nah. I don’t think so. It’s not often you get to look into an open elevator shaft. Watching the pulleys and weights work is fascinating stuff. And also a bit terrifying. But

Sadness, Acrylic on Paper,2019 This is “Sadness”. I painted this after an oil pastel drawing I did in life drawing session. I love the emotion in it. It's reflective of the melancholy dwelling deep in

Turnip, Acrylic on Paper, 2019 This is Turnip the cat. He’s one of several strays we have fostered, but since he is ridiculously cute and sweet we have decided to keep him. Well, until my wife stole him.

Heather, Pencil and Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 I’m beginning to see a trend in these models. Oh well, it’s always interesting. That's probably the mark of a good model, that they can keep the poses varied

As I have said before, I love working at night. And I love trees. I was a forester for 9 years, so it makes sense. I spent a lot of time staring up at trees, so this is a comforting angle to take pictures

Gia, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 Gia again, wasn’t my best night. At least I had fun with colors! Gia, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 Gia, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 Good news came last week, we're starting

Bella,pencil and oil pastels on paper, 2019 Here’s another portrait I did from a picture. This one is of my daughter. I was just doing random sketches in my sketchbook, that’s why there is an eye on top

Natalia, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 I got my groove back the next session. Of course it was Natalia, who always seems to get my best works. Natalia, Pencil on Paper, 2019 Natalia 20 Min, Oil Pastels on

Suzi, Pencil and Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 Yet again the illustrious Suzi. I had an off night that night. Suzi, Pencil on Paper, 2019 October was a bad month for me. The whole of 2019 was awful, but October

Sometimes you just get the timing right. Night time really is the best time to work. I can’t think of anything more fun than playing with lights and photos. Well, maybe a few things. But it is up there

Nicole, Pencil on Paper,2019 One of the rare instances I drew something from a picture and actually liked the way it came out. It doesn’t look exactly like her, but close enough. She thought it was her

Heather,Pencil and Paper, 2019 This is the first of several times Heather modeled for us. She’s an EMT and quite a character. I hope I captured some of that spunk here. Heather, Pencil on Paper, 2019 Sometimes

Natalia, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 Natalia is another one of my favorites. She has a unique demeanor. And always good poses. Natalia Back, Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 I feel like 2019 was my heyday. It

Annelies, Pencil and Oil Pastels on Paper, 2019 Annelies runs the sessions at the Union. Occasionally she models, usually when the scheduled model drops out. This was one such week in July. I actually