Winter Quarters Art Exhibition February 19, 2012

Cover Image: Cynthia Burt

I have been asked to be a part of a three person art exhibition opening on First Thursday Evening, March 1, 2012 at the Dentzel Gallery in Santa Barbara. I will be exhibiting along with fellow artists Cynthia Burt, and Filiberto Lomeli. We will be exploring the depths of Winter's light and long shadows in Southern California through our plein air paintings.

Watercolor Demonstration #6 February 16, 2012

Today's lesson for my Color Exploration class: Harmony in Red.  The objective: integrate variations of red into all masses in order to achieve an overall harmony.  

Most of my painting was done in the Wet on Wet fashion which allowed for less control of the medium. I'm letting the paint say more in an unpredictable manner, so the painting can have life and vitality; and doesn't feel labored.




Roses 12x10 
2012
Collection of the Artist
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Graffiti Art Valentine February 14, 2012

What better way to say
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
then with a heart thats made
of pink, black, and white spray!

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Anthropomorphism: Mamories February 13, 2012

Who do you think yer spoolin'?


Ah,  the artist's eye strikes again!