Archive for May, 2009
Travel Inspired Art Prints for Sale
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Bellagio Alley
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This image was taken in the town of Bellagio, Italy on Lake Como. The rustic Italian architecture on a sun-drenched September day made for a perfect scene in this charming alleyway. This image presents with a distressed texture to complement the spirit of the scene. Please see the catalog for traditional black and white and sepia versions of this piece.
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Hong Kong Junk
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This photographs show one of the few remaining junk boats left in Hong Kong Harbor. This one is used for tourist rides. The thick, humid atmosphere separates the modern Hong Kong skyline from the traditional design of the junk. I feel that this image looks especially nice in the floating frame options but feel free to choose the full frame options if you prefer.
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Venice Canal
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A quiet canal in Venice, Italy illuminated by beautiful Italian sunlight and thick atmosphere. This photograph brings any room to life with its classic Italian feel and old world charm. I feel that this photograph looks very nice in the black or wood frame options.
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John Taft Plein Air Workshop Real Time
I hope I actually get some painting done! I am a hopeless web and techo-junkie that loves to try new technologies and gadgets. I discovered tonight that I can email photos directly to one of my albums in Google Picasa. Equipped with my nifty iPhone, I plan to shoot a few photos during the week [...]
Four Glorious Days in York, England
I have seen the Abbey at Westminster in London, which is something everyone should see while visiting, but if you want the full package, take the train north from London about two plus hours and visit the York Minster in York, England. I had the privilege of visiting York about a year an a half [...]
Packing for Plein Air Painting
So my final shipment of supplies for my plein air adventure with John Taft showed up today. For the benefit of those, like me, that hunger to know what setup other artists use, I thought I would post what I will be packing. I long for the day that these items bear the road-worn patina [...]
“Pennsylvania Peace” Oil Painting
As with my other posts that are inspired by the Different Strokes From Different Folks blog, this piece was painted from a photograph that Karin Jurick provided on her site. Man, I thought this week’s challenge was going to be a total bummer because the reference was in black and white! Not having much outdoor painting experience, [...]
“Still Life with Pears” Oil Painting
Yesterday, I decided to paint the subjects I placed in my new shadow box. With the exception of the back windows on the “Cabs and Chaos” piece, I have not painted glass with any detail before and this seemed like a good opportunity to give it a try. I spent about 10 hours on this, [...]
Shadow Box Project
Since I usually paint on weekends, I don’t always have the luxury of painting outside when the weather decides not to cooperate. My indoor studio is pretty well set up but I did not have a easy way to stage and light a still life scene. I would usually get a bit frustrated trying [...]
“Sunshine Siamese” Oil Painting
Ok, so I am feeling a little schizophrenic. Cats, peppers, cabs, trees and barns – what kind of painter am I? I guess I don’t know yet. I have been told, paint what moves you and that is exactly what I did with this piece. Donna and I had a Siamese cat for 18 years, of [...]
Elizabeth Tolley Hard and Soft Edges Demonstration Painting
This is the second and last demonstration painting that I will post from Elizabeth Tolley’s “Oil Painter’s Solution Book: Landscapes” art book. Given my commercial design background, painting loose is tough for me. I am accustomed to very tight graphic work. It pleases my brain to know everything is tidy. When it comes to fine [...]
The Basilica of the Sacré Cœur Photo
From time to time, I will post some of my favorite photos from my travels. This shot is of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, “Basilica of the Sacred Heart”, pronounced [sakʁe kœʁ]). The landmark is a Roman Catholic basilica in Paris, France, and is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in [...]
“Cabs and Chaos” Oil Painting
SOLD! Having been to New York city about 40 times, I can say that this is a familiar scene. If I have enough time, I walk everywhere in the city because I really don’t like cabs. Not much worse than seeing the meter ticking away and going nowhere! This piece was done from a photograph [...]
I travel the world in search of beauty and bring home what I see through my lens.
By sharing what I learn along the way, I hope to inspire others to pursue their passions daily.