Original Painting Acrylic Fall Landscape

Selection, brainstorming, searching for subject matter, composition, color and then finally a focus. I go through a whole series of mental exercises before painting.

The only analogy that comes to mind is a baseball pitcher on the mound, winding up then sending a fast ball through the air and hitting the catcher’s mitt. Then bingo I finally know what to paint! (It’s the baseball playoff’s, what can I say.) You don’t normally think of baseball when looking at abstract or impressionist painting but it works for me.

Imagination whether it’s coming from third base sliding into home or focusing on a red abstract tree it feels similar to me. It’s all part of the creative process. So never say “I’m not creative” just look around you and find something that will take you to that playful place....

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Original Painting "In the Spirit of Fall"

This 8" X 10" painting is an acrylic. It’s a combination of my experience while wondering about Temecula, California and my imagination. I keep trying to push and pull my artistic abilities and with each attempt I learn something more about art and my abilities.

It’s a visual conversation and learning experience. I like the idea throughout history artists and craftsmen have had their own personal conversations while creating. I guess we all have this inner voice edging us on. Click here=You can bid or see more information on this painting

Small Format Oil Painting, Memories of Quebec

I’ve been working on four small format paintings this week. Today I sprayed them with a resin varnish. I have to go outside the odor would take over my entire house. I get so enthusiastic when I paint. I feel like putting my hands into the paint and just push into the canvas. Sometimes that works but most of the time it’s better for one to use brushes and have a goal in mind. Color and composition seem to jump out at me. They take hold of the painting process and complete the work.

I’ve been experimenting with acrylics and water soluble oils. It’s a departure from ink and paper but I sense what you learn from one medium in someway brings itself to the next artistic endeavor. You know it’s a blessing to have work you enjoy.

I'm a Southern California native but I had the good fortune of visiting Quebec. This painting is more like a glimpse of my memory... What fun!