A portrait commission of a grandfather and grandson on which I’m presently working. Oil/panel 24”x 30” #childrenportraits #childrenportraiture #outdoorportraits #swimmingpoolportraits
Nice to go down to the sea again; To the sound of the running tide. Plein air sketch Oil/panel 9”x 12”
Thanks for the Memories Happy Memorial Day I was fortunate to have been commissioned a few years ago to paint this portrait of Bob Hope. On this Memorial Day when we honor those who have given their lives in service of our great country Bob Hope stan
Plein Air sketch “Dew of the Morning” Oil/panel I enjoyed trying to capture the vapors of light caused by the cows’ breath and the mist arising from the puddles of water and dew on the ground.
One of the spectacular Landscapes-Seascapes in the CAC 109th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition by Aimee Erickson (detail) @1aim. She captures the dawn light of winter over the quiet town of Avalon. A colorful yet gentle and calming mood harmonizes this be
Ralph Oberg’s painting “Imminent Illumination” is one of the most striking and dynamic paintings in this year’s California Art Club’s Gold Medal Exhibition; a Virtual Exhibition. I love the way he uses the very believabl
Just laid in this painting last night of Father Victor and Father Christopher on Forgiveness Sunday at the Russian Orthodox Church, Protection of the Holy Virgin; Hollywood CA. Oil/panel 20”x 24” Hope to finish it in the next few weeks.
Happy to say that this work will soon hang in the 3rd Floor Dinning Room at the California Club. “Eucalyptus Overlooking the San Gabriels at Sunset” Oil/panel 24”x 30”
Plein air evening cloud study. St. Malo Beach Pastel 12”x 16”
Remembering Summer “The Art Table; Jonathan Beach Club” Plein air sketch Oil/panel 12”x 16”
Just right now finishing up this portrait Remembering Summer Portrait at Kihei Beach, Maui Oil/canvas 30”x 24”
I really enjoy painting inside beautiful old churches. This is in the transept All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena with Tiffany stained glass windows Oil/panel 24”x 20”
Sunrise over Buena Vista Lagoon Oil/panel 30”x 24
Details from, my teacher, Theodore Lukits’ (1897-1992) Prix de Rome winning painting from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1919. The theme of the painting competition was “human sacrifice”. The painting had to be completed in a 10 da
We’re trying hard to stay at home. It’s not easy. It’s a real zoo over here.
This is a detail of a painting I’m presently working on. I love painting marble. It’s truly an exciting challenge trying to paint its luminous qualities. The modeling and value changes are so subtle. Sometimes I wish I were a sculptor.
Nice to do some work close to home. When I work in gouache I think about design more than color and also the use of hard edges rather than soft ones. “Looking through the Sycamores; Colorado St. Bridge” Gouache 16”x 12”
If your a golfer it will be nice to get back on the golf course. Oil/panel. 16”x 20”. I love painting scenes in the highest key possible. Painting on a golf course can be so peaceful and relaxing as long as no one is teeing-off and you d
My entry California Art Club 109th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition (an online exhibit) “Aspects of Mary” Oil/panel 24”x 20”