Brooke

Brooke is the daughter of a friend. She posed for my portrait class in July and this is my demonstration painting of her.

Ashley with Flying Cranes

Ashley modeled for the First Saturday Artists Group with a modern quilt as a backdrop -- I wanted to honor her heritage by using the image from an ancient Chinese scroll behind her. This painting won Best in Show at the competition for this event.

Philip

Philip modeled for a large group of artist on a Saturday in June. The First Saturday Artist Group is part of the Ft. Smith Art Center. We paint together every month -- plein air -- still life-- or portraits. Good companionship and good practice.

Quarry Reflections

A friend has this old quarry site on her family property. The day I painted there it was a cool April day, sunny, with turtles basking on the rocks and few snakes stretched accross the gravel road. I felt very isolated and alone even though I was in the city of Ft Smith, near the AR River.

Blue Barn in the Ozarks/sold

Driving on a rural road near Ozark, AR.
I saw this wonderful turquoise blue barn.
I took several photos of this wonderful setting and have painted it a few times.