Moon Light

Moon Light
24x24 acrylic on canvas

      There is something very special about a cold winter night when the storm passes and the moon's light makes the frost tipped trees sparkle. The carpet of snow seams to glow. While you are standing there you're lost for a moment enjoying true peace and quite.

Special recognitition award

Big Blue Lake Tahoe, acrylic on canvas. I'm very happy to say, I recently received a "Special Recognitition" award from Light Space & Time online art gallery for this entry in there Nature competition. There were over 600 entries from around the world. Take a look at all the winners and the great artwork at this link http://www.lightspacetime.com/nature-art-exhibition-march-2013/

Renovation - Self Portrait

Renovation
22 x 28 Acrylic on canvas
Self Portrait

The mind is very powerful. In order to live life to the fullest and maximize our potential, we need to take an honest look at ourselves to make changes and repairs, emotionally, physically and mentally.

Surrealism is one of my favorite art forms. It is a great way to express yourself and have fun at the same time. Twisting reality and forming a puzzle  asks the viewer to get involved and ask questions.

The last time I painted a self portrait was when I was 8 years old. My parents have it hanging in there hall for all these years.

" LOST "

" LOST "
Acrylic / Oil on canvas
24 x 36

Ship figureheads are carvings which embellished ships threw out the centuries. They were believed to please the gods to ensure a safe voyage.
These carvings go as far back to the Viking ships and came in many sizes and shapes.
The ships crew being very superstitious felt more at ease with a good luck charm which would protect them from dangerous storms and even death.
If they lost their lives at sea without protection, it was believed their souls would haunt the sea for eternity.
Check out this link which will show you more photos and info on these great pieces of art and history.http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2011/01/ship-figureheads-symbols-of-sea.html

I was looking for some inspiration and was so inspired by these great carvings and history of the sea I decided
to add a little drama to my next painting. I'm a big fan of mermaids and so many people are mesmerized by the stories of these beautiful creatures, it made a perfect project for me. " LOST " captures a moment which we all feel some what uncomfortable, add the darkness of night and a fog to make matters worse. The light symbolizes HOPE that we arrive at our destination.

Ocean Sunset 2

Ocean Sunset 2
18 x 24 acrylic on canvas

Well, I competed this seascape painting without painting over it. Added more definition to the waves and highlights which gave more movement. The dramatic sky was left untouched.
In the previous post I spoke about how I start on a project and my hands seam to take over, which leads to a totally different painting. Once the paint hits the canvas it takes on a whole new life. If this happens to you, go with the flow you may be surprised. 

Ocean Sunset 1

18 x 24 Acrylic on canvas
Ocean Sunset 1


I'm working on a new painting! I went in a totally different
direction from the original thought and ended up with a sunset at sea. Very often I see things happening while I'm
painting and it takes me to a new place, I just go with it.
The plan was to paint a sea scape but much more ominous, surprise! Sometimes I think I have a split personality and my hands take over.
Should have this finished soon and then I'll give it another try on the other project, lol.

Frosty Moon

Frosty Moon
18 x 24 Acrylic on canvas

For all the Moon and star gazers November the full moon is known as "Frosty Moon" It's the smallest view since it is the furthest distance from the earth. Jupiter was around 10 o'clock
from the moon which I did not add to this painting.
I was standing in the middle of Walmart parking lot, drawing this scene of the clouds passing buy the moon. Even though the moon was at it's smallest the bright glow lit up the night sky.