Saturday, November 30, 2024

Stagnation Station of a Nation

oil on panel, 12" x 12"

This is a visual depiction of how I feel about the result of our preposterous election here in the U.S.  Over the next few years, nothing good is going to happen, no progress is going to be made, and no one is going anywhere, aside from the super rich with their oblivious adventurism, as they remain blissfully ignorant of the part they play in our country's downfall.

Monday, November 25, 2024

Brownhead with White Bird

 
oil on panel, 14" x 11"

I've done a number of female portraits featuring little birds.  Unlike the previous paintings which were all done on canvasboard, this one was done on a cradled panel.  It is my first attempt to elevate this subject matter.  Hopefully, more to come.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Floral Abstract of 11-23-2024

oil on canvasboard, 8" x 8"

Here's another little abstracted floral painting done with a palette knife.  I like doing these freeform compositions in between more planned ones.  It loosens me up and sometimes gives me ideas.

 

Monday, November 18, 2024

Seated Nude

 
oil on panel, 20" x 20"

This is the more or less final version of a painting I've been working on that I've gotten guidance with from a great painter, Jacob Dhein.  I had seven sessions with it, each one clocking in at about two hours.  So, about 14 hours spent on this painting, which is more than I usually spend on any single painting.  I was trying to incorporate more abstract elements and I am happy with the result.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Letting Off Steam

 
oil on panel, 12" x 12"

This industrial urban scene intrigued me for its colors and overall composition.