new sketchbook

a new weather sketchbook started and no time to post things. This is massive horrid pollen blowing off trees by the tennis court.

i accidently deleted these

trying to update my blog and put new labels to make it easier to find paintings.

6 years of life drawings recycled

I'm trying to deal with a rain leaked studio.

One minute quick sketches

wow.. i almost forgot how to upload to the blog.. let alone draw.

I will make more paintings

when the gallery in Colorado pays me for the work they have sold the past several years.

More rain

part of a series of cars in rain. 2x3" watercolor on Canson.

some quick studies

these are quick life studies 1 - 3 minute. It's not about getting a shoulder or elbow in the right place. It's about the act of drawing. Capturing the spirit as Karl would say. Stabilo aquarellable on animation paper.

Rain

the neighbor's stone pine in the rain. Watercolor on board prepared with molding paste. 5 x 7"

Getting paid to paint

The rare occurance of traditional watercolor for a job. Copyright Warner Bros. 2009. Watercolor on paper. Still too busy with freelance to get some studio painting done.

november life drawing

A couple of weeks worth of quick sketches. Stabilo Aquarellable on animation paper. roughly 10x14".

Boulder Bay

a small study for a larger painting. Boulder Bay up in Big Bear.
watercolor and graphite. 5x12"

Things on my Table in July

Things on my table in July, watercolor and mixed media on artistico fabriano,22x30"
An abstract study for the painting. Watercolor and graphite on paper, 5x5"

details of "Things on my Table in July"

mid september life drawing

that model, Nicole, who is growing out her hair, did some nice poses. These are three or five minute. Stabilo Aquarellable (and water) on 16 field animation paper.

firefighter procession

I think I was the last car permitted on to the 210 freeway at the Pennsylvania ramp yesterday right before the funeral procession for one of the firefighters who fought the Station Fire. Firefighters were lined on the 3 overpasses in La Crescenta. Had to draw this later from memory.

quick one minute life drawing studies

After a month of not being able to get to life drawing sessions, it was great to draw Friday. These are 1 minute except for middle drawing which is 3 minute. Stabilo on animation paper.

New from Firefighter series

Some new watercolors from last week. Watercolor on paper, image 7x7", unfortunately had alot of close reference.

Olive tree in Italy

Detail of Olive Tree, watercolor
Watercolor on Fabriano, 22x30", 2009

July life drawing

It's nice to hold a real pencil. Stabilo on animation paper, about 10x15".

weather sketchbook

The L.A. Times has streamlined it's weather page and these great little paragraphs will no longer be printed. This is the last one. I didn't know of that when I painted the dying oleander blossoms. The blossoms are almost more beautiful when they lay on the ground at the foot of the plant. What I like is the poetry of the headline. It's the headline that is gone.......

Studio shot

Yes, I am painting. I am working on this watercolor of olive branches. An Italy painting in progress. I'm almost finished with a freelance project for Disney Publishing and then will dive into the studio. Am working at least 2 hours every morning on this. Thanks for checking and wondering.......