Untitled

22" x 30" watercolor on 140# cold pressed Arches

This is a full sheet abstract I've started for a friend. Will tweak as necessary to match the decor and wall color in her home. Stay tuned for the finished work.

11/30/07 - Update: My friend said she likes this one as is, so this is the way it will stay. I'm very happy she likes it!

Tree Study

6" x 6" watercolor on Strathmore paper.

This was a study of negative painting techniques. Notice how the

foliage seems to be 'carved' out of the dark background shape. Likewise,

the white tree trunk seems to pop out of the darker background. Negative

painting is very fun to do in watercolor -- it does take some practice.

Chasing the Sun

9" x 12" watercolor on 90 lb. cold press Fabriano paper

An imaginary flight over the Pacific Ocean following the setting sun.

This one came out darker than I would have liked. I over-worked it. That is the risk that all painters take by continuing after a statement has been made. Learning when to stop "fiddling" is much easier said than done!

Cliffs at Dawn

30" x 22" watercolor on 140lb. Hot Press Arches paper

This actually started out as something else in mind, but the painting evolved kind of on its own. I really enjoy working on smooth, hot press watercolor paper. It really takes washes well and when you work full-size, you can use large flat brushes (2" and better).