More Progress on Self Portrait

I've done a little more work here... some of the items on the shelf are the same as in Self Portrait with Tea and A Second Cup.

Self Portrait Work In Progress

Here is a snapshot of my self portrait work-in-progress. I'm calling it "Self Portrait with Martini", a third piece in a series of works including "Self Portrait with Tea" and "A Second Cup". This piece is Prismacolor colored pencils on Fisher 400 sanded paper.

Two Pieces Accepted into WHMA Exhibit

I am honored to have two pieces accepted into this year's Whistler House Museum of Art Juried Member Exhibition: my colored pencil portrait Elise, and oil painting Father and Son. The exhibit runs from November 13th through December 21st with a reception on November 16th. For more information, see my Events page or the Whistler House Museum of Art website.

Oil Portrait ...

I'm putting the finishing touches on an oil portrait, shown above. This was a joy to work on - I loved the pose and expression. I hope to varnish in the next week and then get a high resolution scan.

Next I have a portrait commission in pastel, and then I want to do something in colored pencil. Working  in various media keeps me on my toes!

Art Kudos

My colored pencil portrait, Elise, is a finalist in the 2013 ArtKudos International Juried Art Competition and Exhibition. For all award winners and finalists, see http://artkudos.com/, and to see my piece, go to http://artkudos.com/2013/page5.html.

New Portrait Commission

I recently completed the portrait shown framed above, which was given as a Father's Day present. A scan of the portrait can be seen on my website, but I wanted to post a photo of the framed piece to show how a harmonious frame can enhance a portrait.

OPA Juried Salon Show

I am excited to announce that my painting Father and Son has been accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2013 Juried Salon Show. The exhibition will take place in Petoskey, MI, from June 21 through August 31. For more information, see http://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/.