Still Lifes

Living in upstate NY translates to time in the studio in winter. I'm constantly on the lookout for interesting shapes and colors to experiment with during these grayer months.

Chillin Like a Villain

Oil on Canvas, 8 x 8 inch, Sold

My favorite Signet bristle brush and 3-D printed brush holder.

Mise en Place

Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 8 inch, $195

Stayed in the Rooster Comb Inn in the Adirondacks on a weekend away to hike a few high peaks. The daily Strada Easel necessitated painting late into the evening after a long day of hiking.

Cast Iron Kettle

Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 8 inch, Gifted

Another little painting in a daily painting series. This one is of a cast iron pot in an Adirondack cabin.

Tipsy

Oil on Canvas, 8 x 8 inch, $195

I love pearls, in all shapes and sizes. After a long evening of fun they don't always hit their target.

Sunshine on a Rainy Day

Oil on Canvas Board, 11 x 14 inch, $300

My goal was to depict the wet and reflecting effects of a rainy window on the surface of this cheerful still life.

Banana Bread

Oil on Canvas, 8 x 8 inch, $195

Time was running out for these two friends who yearned to be great. Turned out they made a better painting than banana bread.

Pumpkin study

Gouache and pencil on paper, 4 x 4 inch, $100

Quick study of the gallery pumpkins.

Layered Beauty

Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 10 inch, $220

Capturing the delicacy and transparency of an onion skin.

Aliens Among Us

Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 16 inch, $290

The orchid in my studio was trying to escape. The legs kept creeping. I had to capture it on canvas before it was gone.

Illuminated

Oil on Canvas Board, 10 x 10 inch, $240

This antique wooden shoe form was repurposed into a lamp, which made for an interesting subject. Even more curious was how the bulb was lit without being plugged in.