Seattle Landmarks

Seattle Landmarks

14x11, soft pastel

This is a commission piece I promised to do quite some time ago (sorry, the image isn't the best).  It was tough to really think of a good way to layout a painting with so many landmarks.  And for me, it was tough to limit the detail in each scene in order to stay more on the "painterly" side of things rather than photo-realistic.   So, it's somewhere in the middle.  There's little chance the recipient will see this blog post so I thought I'd share it here.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Adrift

Adrift
9x12, soft pastel

This piece is a larger version of Morning Calm which was donated recently for a giveaway on Dailypaintworks.com.  I love this particular scene because it's just so darn peaceful!  I may paint it larger yet again. This piece will be on display at the Meadowlake Art Show on Nov. 10th in Meridian, ID.  The show will actually run for a full 30 days.  If you're in the area stop by and let me know what you think.

Maraschinos

Maraschinos 

6x6, soft pastels

Recently I've been eating a lot of cherries...mostly marachino cherries in my new favorite cocktail the (sweet version) Brandy Old Fashioned...a Wisconsin favorite.  I've never been much of a drinker but this drink recipe is better than any dessert I can imagine!   And, it helps wind down from a long day at the easel.

Girl On Fire

Girl On Fire

9x12, soft pastel

This morning I had beautiful music playing from an old CD called "Siesta"..relaxing guitar music filled the studio.  So, it was natural to select this subject for my painting.   A young girl dancing with all the attitude, poise and vitality of a professional.  I had so much fun painting her I was dancing too.  The lighting in the scene was remarkable...she actually glowed as though her skin was on fire.  Oh, to be young again!!! 

Bedtime Buddies

Bedtime Buddies

6x6, soft pastel

This little one is named Macy and she's seen here snuggling in with her little bedtime buddy.  Whenever I get to missing my Westie boys too much, I just have to paint a Westie! 

Fetch!

Fetch!

8x10, soft pastel

It's time to return to dogs...maybe the whole week...but then, I have a few more walls to paint in the house so we'll see.   In the meantime, I couldn't resist painting this guy, who sees to love both swimming and fetching. 

My Pal Jack

My Pal Jack

10x8, soft pastel

This is Jack...a good buddy of Scooter and Tubby's.  They met briefly in Florida when we were rv'ing one winter...they all became fast friends in the dog park...a popular place to hang out for dogs and humans alike!  Jack has a very special "mom and dad too"!