"Deep in Thought" portrait figure man male nude oil painting

 

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

$150

Available in my Etsy shop

Once again, I enjoyed painting this pose. Even though I usually don't continue the same painting for both weeks, I'm glad the Art Center's figure night is set up to have the same pose two weeks in a row. It's remarkable how much difference a slight change in vantage point can make.

DailyPaintworks is having a Hurricane Sandy fundraiser, so please take a minute to check it out. I donated a painting, and all proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.

"Sketch for 'Layla'" portrait painting oil on canvas young woman girl

 

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

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Here is the preparatory sketch I did for a portrait commission I just (as in 15 minutes ago) finished. My biggest challenge was keeping the loose, painterly feel of the sketch alive in the larger (14x18, still not large by any means) final piece. I think it came out nicely. Fingers crossed until I hear from the client!

I'll be heading to figure painting tonight for another crack at this compelling pose. It should feel like stretching a tight muscle, going from a computer screen (from which I worked all afternoon) to a live model. You can follow along on twitter, or facebook.

"Fall Fruit Bowl" apple squash gourd painting still life oil on canvas

 

6 x 6"

oil on canvas

$100

Available in my Etsy shop

Okay, so I lied about being finished painting the little striped gourd. To make it up to you, I'll let you in on my latest blog collaboration and painting giveaway. Go here to check it out - and enter! Have a great weekend, and try to forgive me.

"The Clasped Hands" male nude figure painting fine art original figurative oil

 

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

$200 

available in my Etsy shop

Here is my piece from Tuesday night. It's been a looong time since I've seen this model (another link why not), and once again, he was great to paint. Love the big veins character in his hands! Here's a work-in-progress shot.

"Green Apple Stack" framed fine art still life food fruit kitchen decor commission custom painting

  

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

framed $200

available in my Etsy shop 

I'm starting a commission today, a portrait of a lovely young woman. I moved my desktop computer into the studio so I can work from a digital photograph. Upheaval! So, for today's post I've pulled a painting from the vault, a personal favorite. I like it so much, I'm "storing" it in on the wall of my upstairs hallway. It would really make more sense in the kitchen/dining area, but that space is already taken.

Are you thinking of commissioning a painting for a holiday gift? Whether it's from me (why yes, I'd love to), or another artist, now is the time to get started!

"By Candlelight" art oil painting still life daily painting fruit

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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I got this gorgeous little vase from the same ceramic artist who made this white bowl. After I bought the bowl from him last year we became Facebook friends, so it was extra nice to see each other at Clayfest this year and connect in person.

There's a rumor going around the Daily Painting network that many of us are going to get a chance for just such a face-to-face encounter in 12 months or so. All the more reason to head over to my Facebook page and start getting to know me ASAP! Bonus: you'll be the first to see my in-progress photos from figure painting tonight...

"October Arrangement" still life oil painting thanksgiving decor pumpkin squash apples

 

8 x 8"

oil on canvas

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Ok. I think I may have worked through my obsession with the stripes on this funny little gourd, but no promises regarding my melange of different apples. Especially that orangey one, it's still calling out to be painted. Some people experience religious revelations as voices in their heads. I'm hearing the call of the produce aisle.

"The Leopard-Print Bra" female figure painting portrait art oil painting

 

8 x 10"

oil on canvas

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I painted this last night while listening to the debate, and you're welcome for not making a #bindersfullofwomen joke about my figure painting archive.

(but if you're looking for a good one...)

"Autumn Apples" Fall fruit pumpkin squash still life art oil painting

 

9 x 12"

oil on canvas

$200

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This unsubtle play on current seasonal decorating themes also has the honor of being daily painting number 600! According to my highly scientific folder-within-folder-on-the-desktop record keeping method, I have posted 100 non-figurative still life type works in only the last nine months. Here's no. 500, for a trip down memory lane.

 

 I got my restaurant show all framed and installed! It was a bit of a crunch at the end, as the winter rains have arrived in a big, soggy way, and I could not get the final painting to dry for the life of me. I finally slapped a frame on and dropped it off this morning, two hours before they opened for service. 

 And now for the grand experiment I promised to tell you all about in my last post! My friend (and coworker at the firm of Stay-Home-Parents & Co) Alan had the brilliant idea of putting QR codes on the wall labels for each painting. Scanning them with your phone (there are numerous free apps for that) takes you straight to my Etsy shop. You can buy art while you sit there eating dinner! Will this result in more sales? I have no idea. But I do know this: people love an excuse to play with their phones in restaurants, as socially unacceptable as it may be.

"Autumn Bounty" fall thanksgiving decor harvest vegetable fruit oil painting fine art and an announcement

 

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

Framed, price $400

available in my Etsy shop

You know I wouldn't leave my dear old blog hanging for this long without a good reason, so here's the latest: I'm busy getting ready to install a show at Noli Italian Cafe's brand new location here in Eugene. (For the locals, it's right next to Sweet Life).

 The grand opening is next Tuesday October 16th, and my work will be on display through the end of the year (in case you have plans that night, or something)!

I'm also excited to try out a new idea (the inspiration for which, if it actually ends up working out, will not go unaccredited) with this show. Here's a hint:

"Daydreamer" original fine art portrait painting woman girl

 

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

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With one thing and another, it's been almost a month since I posted a figure painting! Glad to be able to present you with this one today. I also have work-in-progress shots, which those who follow me on Facebook saw last night, in real time, posted from the Art Center's painting studio. They had no idea what they were doing when they gave me their wifi password. None at all.

I've been sitting in front of my computer a lot this week, and one result is this: my 2013 calendar is complete!

Every year I choose some of my favorites from the past 10 or 12 months, and I'm liking my crop of 2012 recruits! If you'd like to get one or several (they make great gifts - tell 'em, Mom and Dad), email me, or go here. Thanks!

"Apple Attack" a one dollar daily painting auction original fine art still life fruit

 

6 x 6"

oil on canvas

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Let's start October off on the right foot, with a painting that attempts to brings to mind the gorgeous fall colors popping up everywhere - and an auction for the 99%.