Memories in Black and White Continue

I just completed another version of the Black and White painting I did recently in acrylic. This one is done in oil allowing a much more creamy smooth image. I've got to say I am really enjoying the world the way it was. Exploring memories...
Here's the new painting.

Memories in Black and White

I've taken a break from color and have decided to work on my values in Black and White. What better way to do this than to recreate a time when black and white was so prominent .

Acrylic paint was my choice of medium for this new adventure. Instead of using oil I decided to flex a different muscle and use a different medium.

I'm thinking I may revisit this painting and use oil just to see and feel the difference.
So let's call this a study.

Painting finished

Here is the completed painting. After receiving some interesting feedback from some very well respected artist friends of mine I decided to add some lavender notes and create a much cooler background.

Telling a story

A wonderfully talented artist friend once told me make sure you tell a story when you create a painting.
A story creates interest.

Another wonderfully talented artist told me paint 3/4 figures and never put points of interest directly in the center of your painting.

The painting that I am currently working on hopefully reflects these words of wisdom. Story, 3/4 figure and not in the center.
This painting is not complete yet. Soon.

The arrival of the Paints

"The Arrival of the Paints".... that would be the Painted Horses.
Here's a new piece 20" x 24" oil on linen.

I am preparing to bring a collection of paintings and scupture to an exhibition in Fallbrook, Ca.   Celebrate the Horse June 15 - July 15 2013.
The artists reception is June 15 from 5 -7.

Here's one of my new paintings for the show:

Portrait of a Young girl

Here's an oil painting I completed not too long ago.


Empowering the beauty and innocence of youth.

20" x 24" Oil on Canvas

"Circle of Life"

New Sculpture, New Paintings

Here's some new pieces I recently completed.

A Sculpture  "Gratitude/The arrival" Terra Cota with White/Verde finish.

A painting 20" x 24" oil on linen " Samson and Delilha".

A painting oil on linen 14" x 18 " Mousey's Pushing it".