Roger with Santa - Merry Christmas to All

The local pound had a fundraiser which allowed pets to be photographed with Santa for a contribution and I put a ribbon around my wonderful dog, Roger's, neck for the occasion. By the time we arrived at the pound, the ribbon was off, but I tied it back for the photo.

Roger was rescued from the pound and it was one of the best things I've done. I recommend it for everyone who wants a pet.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone and THANK YOU to all who have purchased my artwork in 2007 ! Have a wonderful 2008!

Sunbather II - oil figure painting

This painting is still so wet, but I posted it anyway. I did it with a limited palette and I was experimenting with mixing greys, as well as working on foreshortening. It's 6x6" on gessoed hardboard. Thanks for looking.

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Sort of Santa Claus - alla prima portrait

This is a portrait that I did a long time ago on the first day of a workshop for the instructor to ascertain how advanced the participants were. Can't even remember who the teacher was, but maybe it will come to me. I'm happy that I can at least remember where it was held. I did this on canvas mounted on board - it's 18x12". Thanks for looking! SOLD

Tango Dip - original oil figures

This painting is still wet, but I decided to post it anyway. It's oil on gessoed hardboard, 5x7". Thanks for looking!

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Cindy's Back

I love this pebbly paper, even though it's probably an odd choice for drawing skin. Still, I enjoyed using it - different papers keep my interest; sometimes they work out and sometimes they don't. I think this works.

It's 12x9", charcoal. Thanks for looking!

Tessa's Pose

How I love oil pastel! In this case, it's Sennelier - a luscious stick of color that responds to my every wish. Oil pastel is so versatile. It can be used with turps and brush - not my favorite technique, but useful at times. It's great for sgrafitto, but for me, it's so satisfying to just pile it on as I did here.

This painting is 7"x5" on gessoed board. Thanks for looking!