Ocean View

Here is another almost finished oil painting. I tried to get away from my dark paintings with this one:) I was just looking for a beautiful peaceful scene, that would arouse a meditative feeling in the observer?

Still Life Study Large Oil Painting

Another large still life study oil painting on my studio easel. You start off with a vision of the painting inside your head, invariably it turns out differently than you imagined. Sometimes better, sometimes worse , sometimes your not sure?? With this painting I’ve been in the not sure mode, I like the large scale,the flowers, green vase and red tomatoes. I’m not thrilled with the white cloth and dark background?? Will I change it? I doubt it, I’d rather spend the time on a new painting instead and carry over lessons learned?
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Fallen Flower

I have two huge camellia bushes in my backyard, each about sixteen feet high. They bloom all winter, covered with hundreds of flowers from December through May. Their beautiful color against the stark winter grays and muted browns are a welcomed sight every day. I'm sure there is a good analogy here about plants, people and life? that if planted in the perfect location we will thrive.

Painting in Progress