Dancing Boots

This is a painting done from a sketch of a model from a life drawing session with the Cochella Valley Watercolor Society in LaQuinta. Tried to keep it loose.

Newport Bridge

This is a painting I did with the Vistas and Vinyards group. It is on Arches hot press paper. I did th sketch and about half of the painting on site. Then finished it in my studio the next day. I am pleased with the contrast and the focus on the city of Newport partially hidden by the bridge. The bridge was done with a combination of an Ink wash and Indigo paint.

Coach

This is a painting I did of James Kirk from a photo that I took of him in his studio. It is on Arches hot press paper, and painted with a limited pallett. The painting is perminantly mounted on a wood frame and waxed. I used a lot of water to get water marks and splashes to loosten it up. This is my effort to paint in Kirk's style. I am very pleased with the results.

Clear Lake

This is a limited pallett painting that I did at Clear Lake, which is the headwaters of the mackenzie River. I did a quick sketch on site and then since it was not a day to do watercolors on site, I finished the painting in my room at the lodge at Suttle Lake. I was pleased with the softness and atmospheric perspective.

LaQuinta Coffee Shop

This is a coffee shop that My wife and I go to while vacationing in LaQuinta Ca. I did a sketch on site, then finished the painting in my studio. It is a little washed-out. I will probably add some additional contrast to get the feeling of a hot morning sun.

Model at Kirks Studio

This is a painting of a lady that was attending James Kirks open studio. She agreed to pose for a picture. I did not use any miskit. Just painted shapes. I was pleased with the hair and background.

Oregon Vineyard

This is a painting done on site with the Vistas and Vinyards group. I was pleased with the visual depth and feeling of the site achieved.