Upon Reflection

oil on canvas paper, 12" x 12"

This is a palette knife study in progress, about 95% done.  I rarely do still life paintings, but I'm pushing myself to do them now in a way that is more expressive than representative.  Still, it's all about color for me.

 

Warbler in a Window

oil on canvas paper, 12" x 12"

This painting started life as an abstract exploration of yellow, black and grey, inspired by the colors of a MiniCooper I had seen on the road that was mostly grey with black accents, a yellow grill and yellow ears.  I like this particular color combo with the various mixes it produces, especially the green/greys.  The yellow warbler just seemed like a natural fit.

White Roses by the Window

oil on panel, 24" x 24"

This painting of a bouquet of white roses from my garden was an attempt at partial abstraction.  I didn't want to fully define each flower, opting for a loose impression instead.  Color harmony and creating a sense of depth were the overriding concerns here, and I'm happy with the result.

Happy Hooters

acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16"

This is a work in progress, and now that I've covered the canvas, it goes in the time-out room until further notice.  You get the idea, though.  Another addition to my theme-within-a-theme bird painting series.