Painting of Ed

36"x18" Oil on Canvas, $1,1,250. Ed is the owner of Ice Works in Salt Lake City.

Spring Rain

30"x24" Oil on Canvas. $1,250

Tia Looking Forward

24"x20" Oil on Canvas, $950 Tia is a dance teacher in Salt Lake. She has the toned arms to prove it!

Koi Line Study

12"x12" Mixed Media $225. I will do a few more pieces similar to this as a study for a bigger painting. It seems childish to me, but simple and clean. It really pops out. The texture and design of the newspaper make it different. My mother-in-law helped cut. She didn't understand why I would be cutting paper out and gluing it to a board. She just figured it was "art". She was a good sport.

The Realist Cartoon

8"x10" Oil on Canvas. Self portrait. $350

Landscape in Park City

8"x10" Old Ranch Road barn. Oil on Panel $400

Dave

9"x12" Oil on Canvas $450.

Mikell with Sunglasses

9"x12" Oil on Canvas, $450

Self Portrait

This is a self-portrait that I just finished. I have to say it's frustrating to get a good representation of the piece. The subtle colors don't appear in a photo and the light changes. I think this piece is how I really am-usually wearing my hat, glasses, and retro coat. It was fun to paint the strong light on one side and the red reflection on the dark side. My family jokes about how much this piece is me.....probably because of my hat...I always wear a hat!

Donation Piece for Ogden Secret Show

This show is coming up on October 11th at the Ogden Union Station. If you can go, I would strongly recommend that you do. It's a great place to find art from really well know artists for just $99 dollars! The artist donates the piece and you have a chance to place your name to be drawn out, and if it is, then you get to buy the piece for ninety nine bucks. I am going for sure!

Poor Yorick Open Studios

My dear artist friend, Susan Wythe was kind enough to let me show in her studio for the Poor Yorick open studios this last Friday. She put up a few pieces on one side of the wall and I put up a few on the other side. I wasn't able to be at the opening, because I was getting my tonsils out and wouldn't be able to talk with people.....probably just mumble and squeak....not an impression I want to leave with people. My father, seen in the chair, was able to represent me. I think he had a good time meeting people and drinking the cheap boxed wine.

This is Tom!

This piece is still drying....it is really wet. I am thinking about doing one more coating or glaze over the top? Soften the darker eyebrow and bring out the highlight more in the darker eye. It's interesting how taking a picture of the picture changes how you see the painting. I have to think is this how it really is or is this the camera changing it? Originally the background was a golden color, but I decided on a mixed black to bring out the flesh tones.

Painting People!

This is one of the paintings that sold at the festival. I was surprised and very happy to receive positive feedback with my people pieces. This is a painting of Tia, a dancer from the Salt Lake Valley. She was kind enough to let me snap a few pictures. I was pleased with the orange tint of her skin contrasting with the blue toned background. Now I need to find a few more people to paint!

Booth at Park City Arts Festival

Here is a picture showing my booth at the festival. It was fun to see and hear what people thought. Now that the festival is over I'm planning my next move and painting more and more.

Park City Art Festival

Today was the first day of the arts festival in the lovely, and close to home, Park City. It was so wonderful to see friends, fellow artists, and family at my booth. It's so encouraging and supportive....I am so grateful. It was a very hot day, but it was great! It was fun to watch people's reaction when they recognized many of the locations of the paintings. I will post pictures of my booth and of visiting friends...I also have a few new paintings to post as well. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported me during the festival!