All the Angles

                                  Detail of a Work in Progress


I have consider this painting that I am working on from all the angles. I have considered each hue and value. I have agonized over each colour. The thickness of the lines have undergone scrutiny, not to mention their length, their direction, whether or not the intersected.

It has all been evaluated, not once, or twice, but again and again.

You see each time I add or remove something it affects everything.

Roses and Violets

Untitled Horse in Roses and Violets

Oil on Canvas

34" x 34"

$3750.00

When I start a painting I have a very general idea of where I am going. No set destination, no completely formed picture in my head. I like it that way, it keeps it interesting for, the not knowing. The discovery of lines, and shapes, and color combinations.

This just such a painting. I knew I wanted the composition to be dynamic, but I had no idea what color this horse would be.

I love a good surprise.

In Search of the Superlative Horse

After months of painting on May 2nd, 2014 "In Search of the Superlative Horse" opened at Hidden Light. Hidden Light is a world renowned photographic studio owned and operated by Corey Allen and Stephen Saunders. They usually do one, maybe two shows a year, so I was excited to have the privilege to show there. It was extra special as I was the first painter the exhibited.

These beautiful photographs are by Tom Alexander of the installation. Enjoy!

The event was fantastic and well attended. I could not have been happier with the way my painting look hanging in this space.

These beautiful photographs are by Tom Alexander of the installation. Enjoy!

The show runs through the month of June.

Hidden Light is located at 427 South San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 

The Space In Between

Garden Variety Friends

34' x 56"

Sold

I was recently asked why there is a gap in between these two panels. I answered the question in this way.

It is a diptych, I like working on two or more canvases and feel the gap is time, distance, and connection.

All true, but something else.

I love the way the eye must skip the gap and make the connection to the other side. I like that it breaks up the larger areas and adds a bit more interest. I like that it makes it easier to ship.

….and still, there is something more. Something that hints at what is going on beneath the surface. It whispers about a past history and a future story. About a place that can't be wrecked by the ravages of time. A glimpse at the edge of that eternal field that is just out of sight beyond the horizon.

I may never fully understand why I prefer to use the gap, the space in between, but it some how comforts me to know that there is more.

ArtWalk Opening May 2nd.

L'Air du Temp

40" x 60"

Oil on Canvas

$7950.00

First Friday Art Walk at Hidden Light, May 2nd from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Hidden light in located at 427 South San Francisco Street in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Almost Ready

It will not come as a shock to anyone that knows me, that I routinely work up until the last moment of a deadline. So, if you are planning on coming to my opening at Hidden Light on May 2nd, please do not touch the oil paintings as I am still working on this one.

Reception is from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, May 2nd at Hidden Light, 427 S. San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona

Hope to see you there.

Time Management

Detail of painting in progress.

I wish I had more time to be in the studio. This painting has been progressing at a snail's pace. There are always so many little things that I have to do, that by the time I turn my full attention to this painting there is only an hour or so left of daylight. So this week, everything else can go to hell in a hand basket as I will be working on it first!

"In the Frame"

"In the Frame"

Oil on Canvas

34" x 34"

$3750.00

This is the painting that I took a picture of on my easel. It looks a whole lot better when a professional photographer takes the picture.

Thanks Tom!

In the Frame

"In the Frame" is a painting I finished last week. Still on the easel in my studio and hanging in my booth at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalsipell, Montana.

The painting is Oil on Canvas, 35" x 35", and is being received very well.

Thrilled!

I am so happy that The Churchill Gallery! I love the way they have hung "Flight". I think it looks amazing.

If any of you are in Massachusetts stop by
The Churchill Gallery,
No. 6 Inn Street,
Newburyport, Ma 01950
978 462 9891

<http://www.thechurchillgallery.com/> www.thechurchillgallery.com

Professionals

At best, I am a bad picture taker. This fact  however does not stop me from taking pictures of my painting to post here on my blog. The image above was photographed yesterday by Tom Alexander. He shot a file of this painting actual size, 30"x 50", so if at some future date we want to make a print that large it will have all the detail of the original. He is a genius to whom I will be eternally grateful for.

"Flight"
Oil on Canvas
Diptych
30" x 50"
3950.00

Chronicle of the Horse Cover

It is always a surprise to see your art on the cover of The Chronicle of the Horse. This is from the July 4th,2011 issue.

A String of Ponies II

I thought it might be interesting to show a painting from start to finish.

This is one in a series of paintings where I used the same image.I love being able to explore colour and line.I love how the arrangement completely change the feeling.

This painting is one that will be a part of the show"A String of Ponies" opening April 1st at West of the Moon Gallery,111 East Aspen Street,Flagstaff,Arizona.

Oil on Canvas

24"x24"

$1450.00

A String of Ponies