a bit more colour and something new

Two new pieces.  The first - my girlfriend's daughter picking daisies - back to bright bold colours that make me happy.  This one could be headed off across the ocean as a gift for a grandmother - I hope they like it. 



"picking daisies"  acrylic on canvas  12 in. x 12 in.  NFS 



The second piece - 'fireworks in the city' is a first attempt at collage - it might be my last as well. I was inspired after my niece and nephew made a trip to NYC and were there for the 4th of July.    It was definitely the product and not the process in this case.  I am pleased with how it turned out - but spent the entire time (10+ hours) wondering why I was doing it.  It certainly challenged my patience!





'fireworks in the city'  paper collage  12 in x 7 in  NFS



flora and fauna

a few new pieces done recently.   the last pieces posted here (poppies) was done after working with so many dark and dirty tones - i needed to do something that was bright and colourful!





'Crow at sunset'  acrylic on canvas board  9 in. x 12 in.







'blackbird in winter'   acrylic on canvas 12 in x 12 in.

 




'shot put'   acrylic on canvas   16 in. x 12 in.   nfs

 


'poppies'     acrylic on canvas board   6 in. x 9 in. nfs



working with faces part II

Painting of a friend's daughter. 

"maisha jane"   acrylic on canvas 12 in. x 12 in.   nfs

working with faces

I finished this one a couple of weeks ago.  Painted on very rough plywood.  I think I'll be exploring faces more and working with expression and likeness.

'old man'   acrylic on plywood   12 in. x 12 in.