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First layer of a new painting. Dark and dramatic i

First layer of a new painting. Dark and dramatic interiors are so fun. And I'm obviously working through some thoughts about religion and places of worship lately. Not certain of what this will become... the beginnings of new characters and storytelling often comes into focus in the details for me.

Sometimes I use procreate to take a painting in pr

Sometimes I use procreate to take a painting in progress and expand the canvas size to explore light sources and the angles of light. It's helped me focus on adding depth and gives me places to look for additional information. Love the science as much as painting! Nerd alert! :) This ceramic character makes it debut as the Imposter.

Nature's version of pop of color

Nature's version of pop of color

Sitting next to the fire, moving on to the portrai

Sitting next to the fire, moving on to the portrait chapter of my instructional sketchbook by Juliette Aristides (that I almost finished last year). Portraits are hard! One slight deviation and she becomes old or her expression completely changes. It was interesting to see how to block in a face and then render form though. Will keep learning and trying...

My art studio is closed until February. What bette

My art studio is closed until February. What better day to varnish old work laying around, scrape some old dry paint off my palettes, throw out the garbage and sign some finished work. The next few weeks I plan on sketching, reviewing my friend's art book, and finally finishing that digital realism painting course that's in spanish.

After a long winter break, I made it back into the

After a long winter break, I made it back into the studio today. ♥️♥️♥️ This project is a combination of still life oil painting and digital collage using Procreate on my ipad pro. On different digital layers - i sketched the still life character, added background and furniture elements through digital collage, tracked color notes of my oil painting, diagrammed light direction to improve cohesive form for all elements and finally a layer for writing corrections/thoughts/questions. I love this mixing of digital and traditional art mediums. I'm excited to see setups grounded in reality with endless possibilities. Also loving this better way to keep all my intentions in one place by using it as a visual notebook as well.

The cardboard tree on a table - best Brooklyn smal

The cardboard tree on a table - best Brooklyn small apartment tradition that started 12 years ago brought to the burbs. We might not have power at the house today, but we are managing to have a wonderful day together. Merry Christmas everyone.

The gumdrop family portrait ornaments. Watercolor

The gumdrop family portrait ornaments. Watercolor at it's finest. 🤣😂🤣

Busy in every way. It's not very often the studi

Busy in every way.

It's not very often the studio is open on Saturday, so today was extra lovely with the rain outside. Making progress on a few of my character studies. Next up: correcting those gold hues, adding imperfections and giving that throne some form. Should be about ten minutes... 😂🤣

Three new panels gesso prepped and ready for new c

Three new panels gesso prepped and ready for new ceramic character studies. Studio days ♥️♥️♥️

A perspective color study, new linen panels, new h

A perspective color study, new linen panels, new hog bristle brushes, simultaneous three panel series painting. I mishandled my sculpture and broke it (yes, I keep doing that), but this only fueled my need to capture it NOW! The life of fleeting possessions and the tranquility of spending the time to say a proper goodbye.

I love this work. Explorations of private vs. publ

I love this work. Explorations of private vs. public, the american dream, nature divided, us vs. them, self reflection... It's very moving to come upon it and walk around it up close. ♥️

Studio objects. Yes, I cleaned my studio today an

Studio objects.

Yes, I cleaned my studio today and took pictures finally. Hence, my absence and resurgence on instagram. 🤪

Generations of Past and Present Oil on panel This

Generations of Past and Present
Oil on panel

This one was left unfinished from pre covid days.. I had to revisit my intention for the shadows and edges because with fresh eyes 👀 everything was competing. Last of my box series.

Ode to My Bad Back Oil on panel 6" x 12"

Ode to My Bad Back
Oil on panel
6" x 12"

The beginnings of an abstract lumbar vertebrae.

The beginnings of an abstract lumbar vertebrae.

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