"IF Frank Stella had a Ford" 1-13-23 SOLD at G4

 Another theme wall at Gallery4 will be Inspired by Frank Stella.  Wah La.  I used paint left over from a commission i did for a friend in Oregon.  I won't post that one until she gets it by UPS this week ..

.( I've seen Frank Stella's original work at art museums  in Portland and Seattle.) 

Big Rock Tulip Garden 6/2/22 Sold to friend, Marge, at Gallery 4

 This large free canvas has been staring at me. I really enjoyed painting this in Acrylic, loosely using a photo of granddaughters as a reference. Don't paint florals very often but like painting ROCKS..  what the hay?   I put this image on FB story and it caught Marge's eye..   makes me happy..

"Wheels on the Bus go Round"

 

The theme for next month is "Wheels" . the song "wheels on the bus, go round and round" is stuck in my pea brain. i spent more hours looking for this photo of grandson, Jonathan, than it took me to paint it in

watercolor.  Jonathan's little girls are that age now. I think this was taken on his first day of school. 

commission VW

i got a request by text message, asking me to paint this as a gift. She is a friend of my daughter.  I'm not crazy about doing commissions but when i saw this photo she sent, i fell for it.  it was really fun.  hope she likes it.  
 

"Where the Big Boats Float" 9-'22 Sold at Gallery4

  References from several photos i took in the 90's in California.  Tried to be really "loose" but that usually fails.  photo is pale compared to the painting.   Kinda like the results, tho. 

Peace, Please 7-23-22 sold this at gallery4 today to a sweet couple from Wyoming ..

 I've been thinking about the theme wall subjects for this summer at Gallery4.  "Black and White and everything in between" is one.  i drew the circle by setting my coffee cup on the canvas and wha la.. off i went.   A bit different technique than the last couple of paintings

 I had daisy on my mind but it could be a sunflower. 

 

"Assessing the Damage"

 I used a photo that was posted on a FB site from my home town, as reference for this. I'd love to know who took the original photo and what year it was.  I'm thinking in the 50's or 60's.  I knew these guys way back when.  I so loved their stance, clothing, hats.  After i put the background in, it kinda looked like they were insurance adjustors.  I really love painting folks, as i've said before.