Finished in the studio

9"x12"
Oil on linen
This Saguaro Lake painting was started outside and finished with some photo reference in the studio.

Roosevelt Lake study

Finished in the studio with some photo reference.
Oil on board
5"x8"

Alla prima portrait

3 hour portrait study from life
Oil on linen on board

Entry for Shades of Gray

My daily painting had paused so that I could finish this charcoal drawing, which is my entry in this year's Shades of Gray drawing contest.  The reference was from a lacquer shop in Bagan, Burma.
Charcoal on toned paper
11"x14"

30 Paintings in 30 days - Day 4

Burmese Tea Set
Still life
5"x8"
Oil on canvas board

I picked this lacquer tea set up in the city of Bagan in Burma last year during a visit to family with my wife May, who was born there.  I don't do still life's often, but when the objects have such personal significance it makes for a much more meaningful experience.
Plus, the triple digit Phoenix heat is still in full effect, so it was nice to paint in the comfort of air conditioning.

30 Paintings in 30 days - Day 3

Low Light
Plein air
4"x6"
Oil on canvas board

Had to go fast and small today since I only had 30 minutes to allow for painting outside.