Small Coastal Forest watermedia on Yupo 9x9"
Morning Slough watermedia on paper 8x8"
Forest Marsh watermedia on Yupo 6x12"
Autumn Noon watercolor on Yupo 6x6"
Black Clouds watercolor on paper 8x8"
White Tree watercolor on Yupo 6x6"
These aren`t really studies, they are more like doodles in their mindlessness. Between projects and especially after disappointing efforts, I work small. With little intention other than keeping me in the game and restoring my confidence. I have to make something.
Lynne Cunningham kindly included me in her new book "
Nature in the Abstract". In it she describes a variety of 'attitudes' and new ways to think about capturing the true essence of the landscape in a fresh abstract manner. Lots of photos of her ideas made visual, are included. It is well worth a look!
In November, after the Portland Open Studio Tour, I`m planning on having an open studio demonstration on the second Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 am. If this is fun and worthwhile, I`m intending to do it every month on the second Saturday. There seemed to be interest last year during the Tour when I did a demonstration every morning. I`ve decided to back away from outright teaching but in demonstrating my techniques and approach, I can show how I do things while answering questions. It truly is an improvised way of working that is difficult to break down into 'steps' while I`m painting. Maybe someone will take something away from it they can use and if not, at least it will be free.
Portland Open Studios Tour Oct. 11&12 and Oct. 18&19
work for sale in my studio
