Colorful Sunset

 "As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.” -John Lubbock

This painting is 8 x 6 oil on canvas panel.  Please call me, email me, or click here if you'd like to buy this painting.

Closed Sunday

"Learn to love your work and you'll never have to 'work' again."
- S. Truett Cathy

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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This painting was a commission that I finished in August. I knew it was a Christmas present so I decided to keep it under wraps until I thought it was safe to reveal. The person that received this painting, I was told, loves the fact that Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays so that it's employees are able to spend some time with their families.

We celebrated with a little Chick-fil-A Christmas of our own. This is a few of the shots of us fooling around and enjoying the day.

Daralynn excited about Chick-fil-A Christmas!

Peaking at the nuggets.

Caught in the act of sneaking some cheese and crackers. I WAS FRAMED!

Festive Lights

It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. - Chinese Proverb

This house in not to far from me here in Bear, DE. The house has become an annual attraction and has gained the attention of Christmas light seekers for years. The amazing thing, besides the amount of planning and work that I'm sure goes into it, is the electric bill. $82,000 per month. PER MONTH!!

I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday, whichever one you celebrate (or even none at all!). 

This painting is 8" x 6" oil on canvas panel.
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The Tree in the Backyard

“There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.” - Charles Dickens

If you're thinking that this house looks familiar it's because I've painted it before. The tree in the backyard creates some amazing drama in both the evening and morning. During the summer a couple asked me where I lived and they were surprised that I lived in such a small suburban Delaware town. They commented "Bear doesn't seem like it would be an artist's hot spot." My response? "Beauty is found where you choose to look."

This painting is 8" x 6" oil on canvas panel.
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Cleaning Up

I'm cleaning up before Saturday so I decided to get my brushes in order. I'm not exactly great at woodworking but I love to do it whenever I get the chance. I had some bird's eye maple leftover from the perpetual calendar I made last year and used it to hold the brushes I use most often. All it took was a few holes, a quick scribble with my Dremel, some Danish oil, wax and *voila* a brush holder was born. Now, to clean up the rest of the studio...

Waterfall

"Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight." 

- Benjamin Franklin

This painting is 14" x 10" oil on hardboard.
This was a commission so it is not available but prints may be available upon request.

Kiss Me

“Kissing is a means of getting two people so close together that they can't see anything wrong with each other.” - Rene Yasenek

This painting is 8" x 6" oil on canvas panel.

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Threesome

"I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure." - Mae West

This painting is 5" x 7" oil on canvas panel.
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Parting Ways

“In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.” 

- Patti Smith

This painting is 8" x 6" oil on canvas panel.
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I don't make it a secret that I use photographs as reference material for my paintings. Sometimes I get excited by a scene or photo but never quite figure out how to turn it into a painting. These are some of my favorite unused photos from my drive to & from work. Most of these are from the Baltimore, MD area. Enjoy!

 

To see all 24, click here.

Fallen

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." -Albert Camus

This painting is 6" x 8" oil on canvas panel.
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Bulk Parking

"Those who cannot remember the past will spend a lot of time looking for their cars in mall parking lots." - Jay Trachman

This painting is 5" x 7" oil on canvas panel.
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Last Hint of Summer

"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn."

- Elizabeth Lawrence

This painting is 6" x 8" oil on canvas panel.
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The Rehoboth Art League's Holiday members' sale will begin tomorrow, Dec. 4. and there will also be an open house with a bunch of activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stuff like painting for kids, jewelry making, and pottery demonstrations. There will be some really nice locally made pottery, mixed media pieces, paintings (just sayin'!), jewelry, and glass art pieces.

Cool stuff like these Jeff Watson-made tea cups of mine will be there.

Any donations made tomorrow will support the Rehoboth Art League’s outreach programs, which provide art education and experiences for underprivileged children and senior citizens in Sussex County.

Here's a link to the flyer.

12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-227-8408

www.rehobothartleague.org

All the Leaves are Gone

“To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.” - George Santayana

This painting is 6" x 8" oil on canvas panel.

95 Sunrise

“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” - George Carlin

This painting is 5" x 7" oil on canvas panel.
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I have a painting at the Lancaster County Art Association and it was mentioned in the local Lancaster, PA newspaper (thanks Jen for finding it!) You can see it here. The painting is actually The Neighbors' Boat. I renamed it for the exhibition since the theme had to do with holiday songs and I thought it would be fun to let the painting get in the spirit of the season too. I also used the painting on my holiday cards. I'm also writing about it right now. If that painting were alive I'm sure it'd be getting a big head right now with all of this attention.

Sunset

"Know where to find the sunrise and sunset times and note how the sky looks at those times, at least once." - Marilyn vos Savant

This painting is 5" x 7" oil on canvas panel.
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Bacon and Eggs No. 2

I'd also like a cup of Joe, make it moo. Order up!

This was a commission that is based on a breakfast, I mean painting, I had done earlier this year. This is also the third painting this little pig has been in. You can see them here and here.

I dropped off paintings and prints in Rehoboth Beach, DE on Saturday. They're having a big open house on December 4 with pottery demos and painting. It sounds fun, if you're in the area shopping for the holidays it's worth checking out.

Slurpee Anyone?

Sounds good to me.

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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Reflection

 

 

“The brightest light moving away from us, unless it be reflected, is darkness to us.” -Author Unknown

This painting is 5" x 7" oil on canvas panel.
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Illumination

"I am not the flag: not at all. I am but its shadow. "  -Franklin Knight Lane

The Grass is Greener

“I'm thankful to be breathing, on this side of the grass. Whatever comes, comes. .” - Ron Perlman

Sunbathing

“See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...we need silence to be able to touch souls.” - Mother Teresa of Calcutta


This painting is 6" x 8" oil on canvas panel.

Parked

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
- Edgar Degas

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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The Grande Estate

“Another good thing about being poor is that when you are seventy your children will not have declared you legally insane in order to gain control of your estate” - Woody Allen

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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Pumpkin Patch

"I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people:
religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." 

- Linus, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," 27 October 1966

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.

October Symphony

"October is a symphony of permanence and change."
- Bonaro W. Overstreet

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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Happy Birthday Blog!

“The best birthdays of all are those that haven't arrived yet.”
- Author Unknown

I want to thank everybody who's made the past year so much fun and to everybody who's shared a connection with me through my art. I can't wait until Oct. 2011!

Morning Delivery

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” - E. B. White

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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Waiting

"The trick is to make sure you don't die waiting for prosperity to come." -Lee Iacocca

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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Suburban

“Happiness is a Swedish sunset; it is there for all, but most of us look the other way and lose it”
- Mark Twain

This painting is 6" x 8" oil on canvas panel.
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Notecard & Prints Order Form

I want to thank everybody for the great response regarding my new notecards. To make things easier for you, I've created a PDF showing the different sets I've put together. Click here to check it out.

40th Annual Open Juried Exhibit

My painting Baltimore Harbor Tunnel North was selected to be part of the York Art Association's 40th Annual Open Juried Exhibit. The show opened on Sunday, October 10 and runs until October 31.

Dining Room

"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." - Luciano Pavarotti

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel.
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Framed Original - Sold
Print -$20

Check out my "Sweet Pack..." of notecards!

What were you thinking?  I am now offering packs of notecards that include reproductions of my paintings.  The "Sweet Pack" includes 5 of my paintings entitled "Cadbury Creme Egg", "Chocolate Frosted", "Baby, It's Cold Outside", "Peanut M&M's on Mahogany" & "Milk Chocolate M&M's on Mahogany."  The complete package of notecards and envelopes are shrink wrapped together so this would make a perfect gift.  I thought this was such a good idea since they are ready right in time for the holidays.

Other packs include the "Chocolate Pack," "Candy Pack" and "Dunkin Donut" Pack.  Most of the original paintings have already sold, so this is a special treat.

Size: Cards measure 4.25” x 5.5” with matching envelopes (Size A2)

Ink: 8 Color UltraChrome K3 ink, the very same I use for my gorgeous archival prints.

Details:
- Set of 10 cards for $10, Click Here to Buy
- 10 white envelopes
- Paper color of each card is slightly off-white
- Blank inside
- Cut, folded, and packaged by me. You worked hard to earn your money, it's only fair that I work just as hard in return. Each of these cards was created one at a time and passed through my hands before listing.

Mmmmm....

Night Light

Yo quiero esta pintura.

This painting is 18" x 24" oil on hardboard.
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Shadow of a Young Tree

I’m youth, I’m joy, I’m a little bird that has broken out of the egg.
- Sir James M. Barrie, Peter Pan, act V, scene i

This painting is 14" x 11" oil on hardboard.
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Print -$40

Shows Finished & Prints Unveiled

Whew! My last outdoor show of 2010 was today and, as usual, it was a whirlwind! Now that it's over I can focus on painting again. I learned a lot since July and, though the differences are subtle, it shows in the tent. The biggest and most exciting difference is the addition of archival giclee prints.

See how excited I am? I didn't want to outsource the production of the prints to somebody in New Jersey that may or may not give me the quality I demand. These are my paintings, not some images I want to print. In the end, I decided to print these myself so I can make sure each print was as high quality as the original. Since this investment included more than just a trip to Office Depot for a printer I called up SSI and, within a week, I was in business.

Now that today is over, I've got an awesome painting to share with you tomorrow...