Saturday, December 24, 2011

Bistro

This painting was done at the Farmer's Market in New Bern one Saturday. 
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Sunflowers

Another landscape painting I did at the Farmer's Market.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Mother and Child

The Connection ... The Love.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)
(this painting won 1st place at the Havelock Visitors Center gallery)

Wolverine

Another "Bad-Ass Good-Guy" Hugh Jackman.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Minka

A portrait from the "Babe" Series: Actress - Minka Kelly.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

South Rim, AZ

From a picture taken at the Grand Canyon.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Denzel

From Mr. Washington's 2010 movie: The Book of Eli.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Katherine

A portrait from the "Babe" Series: Actress - Katherine Heigl.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Patty Smiles

Patty's smile.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Five Golden Rings

Inspired by the traditional Christmas song with the 12 pine trees in-place of the 12 days.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Golden Hawk

I think this is a '56 Studebaker Coupe. I really like the chrome and style of these old cars.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Eastwood

Clint - the original "Bad-Ass Good-Guy"
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Winter On Fire

I painted this for my daughter Julie. She likes the warm sun and the color blue.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Shiprock, NM

A sacred and enchanting place in Northern New Mexico.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Bailey

Another pet portrait of a slightly smaller Imperial Shih Tzu 
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Sunday, November 27, 2011

'59 Corvette

Who doesn't like a Red Corvette ... Can you say speeding ticket?
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Max

My father's dog, half Shepard and Collie, very gentle for a big boy. 
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Red

Inspired by the old fable "Little Red Riding Hood" only with a happy ending.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Blue Winter

I painted this for my daughter Anna. The drama in this image with the long shadows was almost poetic.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Bella

Our Shih Tzu sunning herself after a day at the groomers.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Woodpecker

These large birds can be found all over Eastern Carolina making alot of noise in the morning.
(oil pastels on watercolor paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Snowy Owl

Those eyes ...
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Blue Bird

A well liked bird.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Bee Eater

I was searching for an image of a humming bird one day, and came across this wonderful creature.
An African Bee Catcher with it's wings fanning out.
(oil pastels on watercolor Paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Stingray

My Schwinn bike when I was young.
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Imperial Eagle

(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Machu Picchu


(color pencils on watercolor paper)
(I sold the original but have Giclée prints available)

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Sally?


Samantha asks Todd why Sally? got his Sub-Way sandwich.
"This commercial just tickled me everytime it aired".
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Alicia Keys


Singer/Song Writter: Alicia Keys
(dry pastels on watercolor paper)

Hers & His Wine

Oil pastels on watercolor paper

Toy Motorcycle

This is actually all cast metal, desk paper weight, about 7" long. 
(oil pastels on watercolor paper)