Ode to the Super Moon

Ode to the Super Moon: I sat by my window one wintry night And saw the moon, oh so big and bright As I stared at the yellow orb I realized I wasn’t really alone So with a plate of bread, nuts, and cheese And a glass of red wine And soft music playing in…

View from the Hill

Yesterday was a busy day for me. I made orange marmalade, put the finishing touches on my latest painting, and started a new canvas. Above is View from the Hill, oil on canvas, 16″ x 20″.  A former art teacher used to say I painted like I was on acid.  

Happy New Year to all!

I wish everyone good health, good cheer, and better circumstances in your endeavors. I might as well wish myself the same things. A few thoughts about my art came to mind: Where is my art going? Is it going anywhere? Does it matter? Of course, it does to any artist. Will I carry on painting?…

After a long pause, painting again!

Over the past three weeks, I have worked on a 30 x 40 canvas which I started a year ago. It is progressing well, thank you very much. In addition, I put the finishing touches on a portrait which had been sitting around for a few years in my studio. Lastly, I started two more…

Floating Leaves – another award from Barebrush Gallery

Floating Leaves (below) which was selected Best-of-the-Rest for April 10, 2012 by Sharon Way-Howard of Salmagundi Club, was again curated as Best-of-the-Rest for June 9, 2012 by Charles Yoder, also of Salmagundi Club. To vote for your choice for the month, please click on the following link: http://barebrush.com/NOTM/Archives/BOTR2012_06.php?calendar_nbr=2