Completed this painting to complement “Jam” and “Crash.” When on a family vacation in California, went to this candy/50’s nostalgia store. Found a few toy cars with candy logos on them – liked the colors and decals – thought they would be fun to paint. Wanted to pull in a little closer on the cars. And, wanted an abstract composition. My favorite – love the icecream truck.
Was in New York City with some friends. Had some time to kill and stumbled upon a parade – decided to hang out and watch it. Have always been an incessant people watcher – decided to take a bunch of shots of various characters in the parade that caught my eye – was inspired to create a series of “Parade” colored pencil drawings. Since the NYC trip, have happened upon a few other parades at the Jersey Shore – have taken shots of characters at these parades as well. This character is from the NYC parade – liked the color and repetition of the Chinese lanterns in the headdress.
Was in New York City with some friends. Had some time to kill and stumbled upon a parade – decided to hang out and watch it. Have always been an incessant people watcher – decided to take a bunch of shots of various characters in the parade that caught my eye – was inspired to create a series of “Parade” colored pencil drawings. Since the NYC trip, have happened upon a few other parades at the Jersey Shore – have taken shots of characters at these parades as well. This character is from the NYC parade – guy seemed to be having a blast.
This painting is of our good friends Dave and Christine Carswell. Dave was my roommate in college, is the designer of this website (he owns Limestone Business Web – check out his website – Limestonebusinessweb.com – he’s a genius), and remains one of my best friends to this day. We take a weekend trip to New York City once a year. We usually catch a show and eat our way through the city. I laugh more during those weekend trips than I do the rest of the year.
Took the reference photo for this painting at the end of a pier near one of my favorite restaurants in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Loved how the setting sun saturated the sky and water in vibrant oranges and pinks.
Painted this portrait of my daughter, Sarah, from a reference photo taken at our church. Enjoyed painting the contrast of the cool shadows and warm highlights. Yes, her hair is naturally that curly. Was happy with this painting because the painting really does capture her – the look in her eyes, the crossed arms and ballerina-straight posture – definitely her. She’s 13 in this painting.
Painted this from a reference photo taken along one of the main roads in Lancaster County. Passed an Amish buggy or bicycles every few hundred yards. Find it interesting – the Amish shun most modern conveniences and lead vice-free lives, yet grow beautiful fields of tobacco.
Painted this from a reference photo taken along one of the main roads in Lancaster County. Passed an Amish buggy every few hundred yards. This painting is part of a series of Amish buggy scenes.
Painted this from a reference photo taken along one of the main roads in Lancaster County. Passed an Amish buggy every few hundred yards. This painting is part of a series of Amish buggy scenes.
Painted this from a reference photo taken along one of the main roads in Lancaster County. Passed an Amish buggy or bicycles every few hundred yards. Find it interesting – the Amish shun most modern conveniences and lead vice-free lives, yet grow beautiful fields of tobacco.
