Pewter Study

6"x4" Miniature Original Watercolor
Available on eBay...click here to view

I was studying the patina on this pewter,
trying to make it look as real as I possibly
could. It also picked up interesting reflected
colors.

More snow here... I have no idea where I

am going to put it. Here is an interesting
website... see if you can locate me.
www.theartsmap.com
Let me know if I do not show up.

Clementine study #2

6"x4" Miniature Original Watercolor
Available on eBay at an opening bid of $1.00
Click here to view

This was a demonstration painting for
my class. A study in shape, color and
shadows.

I also finished my "Narcissus in Bloom"

The image size is 13"x19" I will be framing
and pricing it this week.

CBA show cancelled on Saturday

The CBA show is cancelled for Saturday.
The plan is to be open on Sunday.
Hope to see you then.

Clementine study

6"x4" Miniature Original Watercolor
Available on eBay...click here to look

I was working with a few students on shapes
and had them use my clementines. I decided
to set up my own still life. Notice the subtle
reflection of the clementines in the pottery.

Linda and I went to Lancaster Christian School
to give a joint lecture on being an entrepreneur.
I handled all the art questions and Linda did the
business questions. Great class.

My show season starts this weekend with a big
snow storm scheduled!
Show: CBA Art Show
Feb. 6-7
Held at the Christian Brothers Academy at
850 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ.
10am-4pm $5 admission
Please share this with everyone living in
Monmouth County!

Glass Study ~ Salt Shaker & Sugar Bowl

4"x6" Original Watercolor
SOLD

Another study in glass. Love the lines
of the salt shaker, just an interesting
shape. The sugar bowl had a spoon stuck
in it but again an interesting shape.



Linda and I are giving a lecture at a school
on Thursday about being an entrepreneur
and the business of my art. I usually let the
business end to Linda but we spent a few
days talking about it. I have several
buddies that are business men and they
are talking about the buzz word "Brand"
This got me thinking about what my brand
is. What I want clients to recognize...
1) would be my style, a consistently well
executed painting of quality.
2) I have core values/ethics that come through
with the way I handle myself and my business.
3) I am accessible - anyone can come talk to me,
both clients and other artists.
4) I want to make each client feel that they are
important to me and that I value their purchase
no matter the size/cost. They allow me to paint
for a living so each purchase is important to me.

I think it is good business to stop and have a
discussion about who we are as business people
and as artists.

2010 Winter Series #8 ~ Window scene

6"x4" Miniature Original Watercolor
$275.00 ~ Contact the studio

This little scene was from the B&B we
stayed in when in Great Barrington, MA.
It had been cold and snowy. Here is what
I like...you have this wonderful still life
and yet out the window is a winter scene.
Its like two separate paintings in one!

I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying
painting right now, it is just flowing off my
brush. Below is the finished painting I used
as part of my glass painting demo...
I set up a still life trying to show clear glass
and colored glass.

Framed 14"x18" "Bordeaux"
$700.00 SOLD on 2/7/10
You can click over the paintings to enlarge them

2010 Winter Series #7 ~ Farm in Winter

4"x6" Miniature Original Watercolor
$225.00 Contact the studio

I enjoy the study of the light a moon
casts over snow. On my computer this
came out a bit more grey the actual
painting is more bluish. I took the photo
several times and just could not get it
perfect...

It was a pretty quiet day here. I had a
few errands to run and painted. Linda
had show apps spread over the kitchen
table again and that consumed her day.
This is our last free weekend, shows start
next week. Spread the word, I am returning
to CBA in Lincroft, NJ!

2010 Winter Series #6 ~ Icicles

6"x4" Miniature Original Watercolor
SOLD

I simply wanted to try this... icicles.
It was a challenge. I knew what I wanted.
Approaching evening and this wonderful
glow on the icicles hanging from the porch
roof.

We had a care plan meeting for my Mom this
morning. She is doing as well as can be expected.
Spent some time with her. Then back home to
paint. I had this icicle idea in my head and could
hardly wait to get started. In the afternoon I had
a student stop in to look around and then I got
right back to my icicles!

2010 Winter Series #5

6"x4" Miniature Original Watercolor
SOLD

I want you to view this painting and feel the
cold air. The full moon lights up the field
but I want you to shiver! I totally enjoyed
painting today.

Below is the sketch I did first, this is often
my custom. To draw the idea first in my
sketch book. Sketches are never for sale,
they are for my personal growth.

Next is a little snapshot from my lecture
last night. I think it went well and I hope
everyone enjoyed themselves.

Glass study ~ wine glass

4"x6" Miniature Original Watercolor
SOLD

This wine glass will be part of a larger
painting I am working on for a
demonstration in painting glass.
No white paint was used, pretty good
for watercolor.

Most of my morning was used taking
my brother-in-law to the Baltimore
Airport. I was back at my drawing
board by noon. Also had my 1st track
meeting...it's starting soon!!
But for now I must focus on my glass
demonstration. Hope to see you
tomorrow night...Lititz Library, 7pm
FREE!