NutHatch

Just a quick little nuthatch painting tonight as I am waiting for the paint to dry on two larger paintings.



"Nuthatch"
3" x 4" watercolour
© 2008

Frozen in Time

This one has been on my 'to-complete' pile for some time now... and I have finally finished it. I'm quite happy with this one and thinking of doing something similar on a larger scale. Well, perhaps once I have worked through that 'to-complete' pile a little bit more.



Frozen in Time
4" x 6" oil on canvas paper
© 2007


update: I just realized that I didn't give credit for the photo reference. This painting is based upon a most wonderful photograph by Tim Hansen over at morguefile.com. Thanks Tim!!

From the Sketchbook: Spring Hummingbird

I was in the mood for drawing a hummingbird the other day at lunch... with spring on its way its hard not to think of the blossoms and hummingbirds making their way back. I am happy with the way the hummer turned out... but I do think that I need to practice my flowers yet.



watercolour and ink sketch
© 2008

Warm Summer Boat, WIP

Got another colour layer on this last night (waited for some daylight to take the photo though.... sorry about the glare). I have most of the larger colour areas finished and I will be moving onto some of the smaller details to finish up the painting. I am hoping to call this one finished by Sunday night as I want to enter it into a show this summer.



Warm Summer Boat
8" x 10" oil on stretched linen
© 2008

untitled boat, The Next Work in Progress

I've started working on a new painting the last few days and thought I would post what I have done so far on it. This stage is showing the first glaze of colour over a burnt sienna under painting. I was really impressed with the results of my latest lighthouse painting that I would try the technique again. These layers take several days (or more) to dry so I'll post updates and I add more glazes of colour.



untitled
8" x 10" oil on stretched linen
© 2008

From the Sketchbook: Barn Swallow

Just another quick little sketch from me tonight. I've been sketching birds lately for a couple of larger paintings... one for myself and two others for a commission. I haven't painted too many larger paintings with birds in them (well, larger than 2.5" x 3.5" that is... ) so I thought now was a good time to start.



watercolour and ink sketch
© 2008

Alexandria Bridge, British Columbia

I think I am finished with this one... though, I still might fiddle with the two figures as I am not entirely happy with them. Working quickly with a limited palette was a lot of fun and took a lot of will power not to go in with the tiny brush and add details.



Alexandria Bridge
8" x 10" oil on stretched canvas
© 2008


This one has now gone up on the wall and a new canvas has come out onto the easel for the next painting.

From the Sketchbook: Tufted Titmouse

Just a quick little sketch of a Tufted Titmouse that will eventually become a painting for a commission. These are adorable little birds... and I have to thank Barbara on flickr who has given me permission to use her wonderful photography as reference. Thanks Barbara!!



watercolour and ink sketch
© 2008

Alexandria Bridge, British Columbia (WIP)

So the acrylic pear painting started to drive me batty (made some poor colour choices when I started it two years ago) so I picked up my oil paints again and I started this one.



Alexandria Bridge
8" x 10" oil on stretched canvas
© 2008

This is based on one of many photos I took near the Alexandria Bride in British Columbia. It is a beautiful old bridge that is no longer a part of the highway but still accessible by a short hike.

I was hoping to finish this one up tonight... but alas, time was not on my side. Perhaps tomorrow I'll finish.

From the Sketchbook: Wooden Door

I've been busy painting this week... but I just haven't scanned anything in to show. I did this sketch a little while ago... found the reference photo on Wetcanvas and I just had to try drawing it. Actually... I am thinking of making this one of my next larger sized paintings.



watercolour and ink sketch
© 2008


mmm... There are alot more subtle colours in this sketch that the scanner did not pick up....

untitled, A Work in Progress

There is still have lots left to do on this one (especially on the rather horrible looking shadows) but I thought I would post what I am currently working on now that I am finished the apples. This painting has come on and off my easel for a while now... I've been frustrated numerous times with it. But, seeing how well the "Apple Slice" painting turned out I thought I would give it another try.



untitled
8" x 10" acrylic
© 2008


The weather has been rather frightful outside lately.... switching from rain to snow back to rain in a matter of minutes. In other words... perfect weather to stay inside and paint.

Tower of Sugar

I felt like painting something a little different tonight... so I present the Tower of Sugar. Enjoy!



"Tower of Sugar"
3" x 4" watercolour
© 2008

Apple Slice, Finished

I think I am finally finished this painting... this isn't the greatest picture, as it looks much better in real life. My camera hasn't been cooperating with me and has been taking somewhat grainy pictures.



"Apple Slice"
20" x 16" acrylic on stretched canvas
© 2008

From the Sketchbook: Newfoundland, Canada

Try as I might, I just couldn't get this sketch to scan in well... I've tried to adjust it as best as I could.



watercolour and ink sketch
© 2008


I sketched this from a picture I saw of Newfoundland, Canada... and the brightly coloured houses really caught my eye. I'm getting more comfortable sketching and I am even starting to play around with different types of textures in my sketches to create shadows and shapes.

Usually I keep my sketchbooks to myself... not really happy with the scrawled little pictures. But this one, I actually find myself showing the pictures that I have sketched in it. This sketching thing is really quite addicting.