At first I painted the pear in ink only and really liked the gradations of grey.  But a couple days later I thought I’d paint some color over it….kind of like the grisaille oil paintings.  But I wanted to keep it very zen…..splashes of paint are pretty doggone irresistable...

After reading a stack of asian brush painting books, a style which thrills me, I purchased some asian brushes and some chinese ink and have had an inspiring time working in this style…albeit completely untrained, and entirely in “my” style.  But oh such fun! Comes in double...

Painted a few weeks ago, while spending hours every day in hospital with my dad, and an unclear future….My mother would love to quote “It’s always darkest before the dawn…” and so this painting came through. Comes in double mat (white outer/black inner).  Fits...

First there is the ink, then the gouache, then a bit of back and forth.  I used a very limited palette: yellow ochre, (a week bit of azo yellow for the eyes) burnt sienna, ultramarine.  And chinese ink.  I start with the eyes……it is what compels me to paint – that’s...

This bird painting is, once again, more of a drawing…..and this guy is diving for the prize, he sees it, he’s moving toward it, and i just KNOW he’ll get what he’s after.  Dip pen and calligraphy ink. Comes in double mat (white outer/black inner).  Fits standard 8 x...