" PALM IN PARADISE " SOLD

Wanted to share something different and warmer, even thought this could be winter somewhere in the world just not here. I like the size of these 6 X 8 just small enough with room for allot of detail. This was a road along the Florida gulf  and all of a sudden this island of palms .The sun was setting and the sky was beautiful. Hope you take time to warm up to this one?

" SUNLIT COVE " SOLD

It seems like a simple enough design yet with the right lighting and colors there's just more to it.The sky says something with the non traditional colors yet inviting. The shadow of the foreword tree is cool and calm. The slight hint of the bright warm sun in the water. I don't know maybe I'm dreaming how does it strike you. Getting down to the last couple of painting for 2013 this is a small collector size 6 X 8.

" THE MAN IN RED " SOLD

As you can tell since I was at a Christmas in July show guess who was there . That's right the man in red Santa Claus . So this was my second attempt at a figure with a beard. Wanted to take this time to thank you very much for the response this year and to wish you and your family's a Very Merry Christmas. May God Bless you and your family.

"MAN IN GREEN " SOLD

Will never forget when I started painting . I was amazed by an artist who is no loner with us Dick Turner do a demo of an old man with a beard. This never left my mind and this past summer i painted this admirer who walked into my booth at the Christmas in July show. Wanted to give it a go and here it is. The painting sold the first time I showed it must have done a pretty good job what do you think.

" A WINTER GLOW "

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Wanted a winter scene and one that had a glow to it. The same time checking the values out  they seem OK.

There is such a love hate for this time of year the love is the beauty of a snow scene it like a blank canvas full of opportunities. Then there the hate of just being so cold. Luckily here in Texas not so much the problem. However growing up in the North East I have scene my share of winter and snow.  

" MANHATTAN LIBRARY "

This is the block in stage of my latest painting " The Manhattan Library " Will keep you posted. At this stage I'm just trying to get the valves right see if it reads tackle the most difficult part the lion statue. Do you think the warm cold is working to this point still have a ways to go. 

" Texas Rose Fever " SOLD

Its amazing to see how a rose is designed. Only a creator from above could have made such beauty. 

TEXAS SPLENDOR "Thomas Kinkade Original"

 Thomas Kinkade. 
If you where ever interested in a Original fine art piece here it is. This was created here in Tyler Texas at one of his Grand Opening of a " Painter Of Light Gallery's  ". What  a great Artist loved by many collectors .There is allot to be said about his career he sure has done allot and has touched many lives with His work. I'm posting this original 24 X 36 drawing. . It is hard to photo a drawing on white but here it is .E mail me. Let me know and God Bless.

" HOME SWEET HOME "

You couldn't miss this house driving down the road, the rays of the sun that early in the morning made this house just glow. Couldn't wait to paint it, and share it with you . There's nothing better than the warm feeling as your coming home not only on the outside but also the inside. Do you feel it, may you enjoy the comfort and warmth of home this season.There nothing like it Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas .

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" Two Of Us "

Bride

First Dance

Wedding Day Memories

" Shadow Cactus " SOLD

" FALL COLORS" SOLD

" High Tide Sunset " SOLD

I cannot believe its been since September that I have posted any art work. Life has a way if you let it to take all your time. I will be posting a painting each day this week.

Demo Painting NFS

This is my Demo of Values Verses Colors. I had a work shop over the weekend with the Hide away lake ladies art league. We had a great discussion on this concept of values verses Colors. Which one is more important Values won. So what I did was paint another painting with random colors of the same scene how ever hitting the right value. The painting was a success and with all the business of the day never got a picture of the painting . You will have to try it yourself and see.

" TIME FOR A WALK " NFS

Believe it or not I captured this lady walking in the same park as my previous painting. It seemed like I was blessed with these models just out of thin air. This is also the painting I did as a Demo for the Hideaway lake Art League. What a great bunch of folks we had a blast. Will be doing a workshop for them in the near future. 
Feed back is welcome have a great day walking your pet today.

" WALKING THE DOG " SOLD

People watching should be a Olympic sport. Fascinating and very interesting to say the least. Watched the poor dog as these two took time to get cough up . There where people everywhere all going in different directions. I found the dog people watching as well.
This was fun and cute lady in black with hat . 

" Flower of the Sun " SOLD

Wish I could take pictures as well as I can paint something. I do however love how this turned out a favorite of mine sunflowers. 

It does seem allot darker in this photo than real life. The season for these guys are coming to an end as well.

" Hidden Jewel " SOLD

Hidden Jewel  A description of how I felt when looking down this alley in this Old Town City . Finding this House entrance with this light beaming through this secret entry. Just beautiful and yet this painting still doesn't do it full justice. A picture does tell more than a thousand words.

" Glory Valley " SOLD

This little 6 X 6 jewel was tucked away in my files. Not sure really how it was overlooked. However I did want to show it off , .I really liked the sky colors and the sun rays just piercing throw the ridge into the valley waking up. Hope it puts a smile on your face  today.

" Vacation Dreams " SOLD

I painted a similar scene of just the sky and ocean. You can look back at my previous posts to see it. I wanted to add the land and palm elements to bring it home. A place I would love to take a vacation at whats your thought on it. Join me and lets visit at the beach. This is a large 11 X 14 on canvas board ready for hanging.

" Rose Fever " SOLD

As a Artist one of the hardest things to paint is red for a few reasons. One red if you copy it turns black so its very tricky to get the value right. And second its almost difficult to lighten the color without chalking it out. So here it is long stem beauty. I will have another yellow Rose to add to this 6 X 6 collection. 

 Sharp edges yet soft petals, Something red something green. Always a challenge and yet such fun to paint. My Mom loved these beauties. From the Tyler Rose Gardens. 

" HOMESTEAD " SOLD

When the light catches your eye in such a way to make your head turn back . Well that's when you have to take notice. That's exactly what happened going down this road through all these farm pastures and here it was just the small simple farm homestead. That's all I need to capture my eye.

" Summer Circus Time " SOLD

Sights Sounds and lights all the stuff needed for excitement and a great painting. This is the creation of imagination and fun ask any kid. Wanted to share this painting with you today it was exciting to create. A small circus came to town and took over this past weekend activities in our town. If I get enough interest will have to do a larger version of this days Circus. 

" SKY BEAUTY " SOLD

I see these colors that only appear during special times of day called sunrise and sunset's . Unless you have a magic camera you cannot capture them on film. That's why I enjoy painting them, the colors are usually to dark and the lights are to bleached. I gave it my best and wanted to share it with you today. Sit back relax and enjoy the view and the possibilities for the new day. 

" TOGETHER " SOLD

Why I paint has allot to do with paintings like this one . Here we are going through life and we spots a beautiful place like this. Everything seems perfect and heaven sent. You want to share it with someone very special . To let them know how you feel, that you want to share your love and appreciate for them. Well this painting says that to me if it speaks to you that is why I paint.
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" GUIDING LIGHT " SOLD

When you don't know its nice to have some sort of guidance and direction. This painting gives you a direction towards the light. Rustic and true a path toward an answer. A way to go that seems right and is light. When you start a painting and have a idea how it will turn out and the end result surpasses that, it's only by the power beyond our ability that creates such work. Thanks for letting me ramble and enjoy "Guiding Light".

" A Day at The Farm " SOLD

                                                                                                                                  

Looking for a title here was wondering what you thought? Some Red White and Blue working here . Lots of favorites the barn the distant hills and the cool truck. Lost for words help me out with this one. What do you think about this painting.

" A QUIET PLACE " SOLD

Life can be a bit much at times and you just need a place to go and be quiet and let God speak to you. This is that place that comes to my mind, where I can hear my Fathers thought of comfort. May It speak to you the same way it does to me. May you find your Quiet place as well?

" SUMMER GREENS " SOLD

Greens always a adventure to capture. Its been said that the quest of a landscape artist is to capture the true color of green. Add distance and create depth by how you treat that color. If you can do that you have created a painting that looks more 3'd or the illusion of it. I'm a long way from that however, I'm sure loving the adventure like with this painting.

' AFTER GLOW " SOLD

This is the result of the finished demo, Would like to add maybe a few highlights to the sunset, however this seems powerful enough. I went a little much on the colors , if the dry grass looked warm went all the way , Or if they looks cool went to a purplish. Cool shadow went with a blue color,. closer greens more intense, further away dull green. As you can see on the left side all the way to a bluish purple for the more distant greens. Was a lot of fun mentioned to may times when they asked a question about a certain part of the painting. Was your eye drawn there if so should it? if not you need to change something about that spot .For instance change the contrast , or gray the color that caught your eye or remove the highlight that's there. If you wanted your eye there then just leave it. However keep looking away from your painting then back and reference what catches your eye and should it ?? Yes, leave it, no change it. Always having fun with Art.

DEMO OF " AFTER GLOW " SOLD

Pallet of Roses art League Demo wanted to give a glimpse of my painting coming together enjoy.

" Happy Mothers Day " SOLD

Asked my wife what she thought of the painting and what to call it. We both know its a Camilla flower.However we weren't sure how to spell it. She said it would be a great gift for someone on mothers day thus the name. I hope everyone has a great week and a awesome mothers day this year. Remember they will not be with us forever.

" GARDEN GATE CAFE " SOLD

This Cafe was covered with these beautiful red flowers and amazing entry. This could not be passed up very inviting. May even be better with a open gate to invite their quests. Want to visit be my quest and Enjoy the view.

" AIR SHOW LANDING " SOLD

 We recently had a Air Show at the small Airport in town. A lot of military planes all shapes and sizes . You will see more in the future however this is the one that caught my eye because of the reflections of the ground and sky. Must say never painted an Airplane however they are  a great combination of design and craftsmanship. What a pleasure and challenge hope you like it :0). 

" Mineola Art League Show "

Certainly want to thank the Mineola Art League for their show and the results this year. I was so Honored to be the Best of Professional show pick for "Homestead Pond ". Wanted to give you some photos and the detail shots of the work.As well received Honorable Mention for the other pieces.

" BARN YARD GLOW "

I'm not really sure if I have ever had a painting effect my as much as this one. I could list all the different elements that worked. However I would really love to hear your comments. I'm not even sure why but her she goes. 16 X 20 size on stretch canvas .