Athens Portrait Artists Reception

             It was a wonderful turn out and showing of support at the opening. Thank you!

Clarabelle

Recently completed, 11"x14" oil portrait of my fantastic web designer's sweet Clarabelle. She came home with them from Athens Canine Rescue, who's site was also designed by Janice.

Tulipwood Lane

This is a pen and watercolor sketch of my home away from home when in Athens, teaching at my dear friend and fellow artist's house. Every time I return to this technique, I am reminded of how much fun it is to be able to render, light, color and form so efficiently with these materials.

Beach Baby

Although fall has arrived, summer memories are still fresh. This precious ruffled one was picture perfect. The painting was done in oil, 8"x10".

Athens Academy Portrait Show

Come one, come all! Looking forward to exhibiting my portraits alongside some other talented Athens  artists.  Click here for help with Directions Hope to see you there.

Family Photograph

This recently completed painting is 24"x 36"and it's subject matter is particularly meaningful for the commissioners, the Branch family. My reference photograph was one taken in the 1920s. Pictured are Mr. Branch's, great grandfather, father and uncle fishing on a Florida marsh. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to preserve the image for them and bring color to it.

Laura

So enjoyed doing this drawing of my niece, Laura. I experimented with watercolor, charcoal and chalk used in combination. It is 11"x14".

Robert at Studio Incamminati

                     


















Recently, I spent three days in Philadelphia exploring ink and watercolor drawing with Robert Liberace. We did a variety of quick and long poses, using brush and quill. Having not used these media in awhile, it was wonderful practice to refamiliarize myself with washes and hatching. I am now incorporating these techniques into my daily practice.

'Identity Thief' Portraits

A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to paint portraits that were part of the set of a movie being filmed in Atlanta. It was a fun experience, but it had quite a deadline with 7 days to do two 24"x30" portraits. Whew!
Posted are the completed portraits. Look for a glimpse of the paintings in theaters opening February 8, 2013. The title is 'Identity Thief' and stars Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.

My Muse

I just finished this 30"x40" painting of Carlo. I think this is my last of him for awhile, but it's hard to stop. You couldn't ask for a face that wants to be painted more! I've had such fun with him.