Tuesday, August 30, 2011

" Stroke of GENIUS "

This has been quite an adventure. I have enjoyed the discipline of painting more and smaller than usual. Most of my painting's are 24x36 or 30X40. To plan out each stroke and lay it down with out touching it to death ( very hard ) . I have met alot of people from all over the USA. That has made it worth it all. If you have a blog and want to cross promote with me just drop me a E- mail. This is a great way to help each other. Keep your paint brushes wet.
Doug Carter   ;o)

Saturday, August 27, 2011

"Gallery Show"

What fun to have one of your galleries ask to be in a show.This is very exciting for me . One of those mile markers in my life. Will defiantly enjoy seeing how the show goes. I know not everyone can come however I will keep you posted. I will have about 10-12 painting looking forward to seeing the reactions . ;o) 

Thursday, August 25, 2011

50/50 SUNSET


I feel like if i keep painting cooler sunsets maybe it will come to life. This sky was just fascinating to paint. The sunset was so red however the sky above was cool 50/50. For me a painters dream.I am working on my skies trying to keep my brushes as clean as possible with each stroke. Well here it is give it a critique.
thanks ;o) 8X10 Canvas.


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

"Scarlet Pitcher" SOLD

Glass is by far the most interesting thing to paint next to maybe water. It reflects it has depth it catches light. A real joy when done right. This one is many of the miniture glass pitchers collected by my wife. Have a great day Enjoy life ;o)

Thursday, August 18, 2011

" The Big Cool Down" SOLD

The heat in Texas has been on a record run. We are headed to break a record of most days in a row over 100. I wanted to paint the cool of the evening maybe the painting would make it feel better. This is a little different color scheme for me. Purple / yellow nice contrast. 
        So far I have really enjoyed this blog .
Meet a lot of nice people have even sold a few painting. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the comments and positive responses. I mention in my Bio that painting is a lot of fun for me and that it is very relaxing therapy. Let me know what you think of this one. ;o)

Friday, August 12, 2011

Blue Clouds White Sky #102 SOLD

This was a scene in Texas where the sky was white and the clouds where blue. caught my eye and my pallet. This was a ranch surrounded by trees and rolling fields w/ hay. 

Monday, August 8, 2011

1000 BOATS "SOLD"

Kimah Harbor
I have never seen so many sail boats before in one spot. This
was a challenge I did this on a 8 X 10 Stretch canvas. It was
a fun captureing as many boats and still not paint each of them.
See if you can count all 1000 boats. :o)

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Mom's Lenox

I love walking onto a perfect setup of a still life that just happened and was not staged. Thats what happened here this is in my foyer as you enter my home. I just added the orange for color what do you think.