Starting a New Series of Paintings

Starting a New Series of Paintings

These are some thumbnail images I created with watercolor and ink to help sort out my thinking for the start of a new series of paintings. I’m playing around with possible composition ideas here. It’s a Spring theme, with lots of blossoming fruit trees and...
November Open Studio Events

November Open Studio Events

Two fun open studio events are fast approaching in November, both in my studio at the School of Visual Philosophy in San Jose. I have new art in the works for both events, including larger paintings as well as affordable 5×7 inch mini paintings. Both events...
How Does a Painting Come Together?

How Does a Painting Come Together?

“What location inspired this landscape?” is a question I’m often asked. When I try to explain that there’s no specific place involved and my paintings just sort of come oozing out of my head, I get some odd looks. I need a better way to explain...
Eager for Spring to Arrive? Spring Poppies are Here

Eager for Spring to Arrive? Spring Poppies are Here

I love the California winter, known here as the rainy season, but by the time Spring actually arrives, I’m so ready for it. My “Spring is Coming Poppy Meadow” acrylic painting is a celebration of what I know is just around the corner for California...