Green Leaf, Acrylic on Canvas,

This image is one from my earth objects series. This leaf was collected during a hike on the trail near my home in northern Virginia. Earth objects are images of objects that are scanned into my computer and manipulated in photoshop to extract the "skeleton" of the image. I then carve the image directly into wet gesso on canvas with the butt of a paintbrush. This is a "carving into process", that I have been developing for many years. The carving leaves a nice texture on the surface giving the image a sculptural look.

Tangerines in Venitian Bowl, 9 x 10, oil on canvas-daily painting

The bowl in this painting is one I bought several summers ago while traveling in Venice, Italy. The Venitians love their glass and this little bowl is one of my favorite finds. I have been thinking of painting it for a while, but was not up to the challenge. I spent three days capturing this image.

Acorn & Leaf, 36 x 36, acrylic

3 Acorns, 32 " x 15"

Acorn Mirror, 42" x 44", acrylic

Four Fish, 36 x 46, acryic on canvas

Temple of the Self Imposed, 42" x 36", oil on canvas

The painting is what I call a pinacle work. It is the end and the beginning of a series carrying images and symbols forward.

Depersonalization, Acrylic, 36" x 42, 2008

 

This image is another in my Earth Objects Series.  This is a self portrait.  

Yellow Pod, 50" x 50". acrylic on canvas,

This pod image is one of my series images called Earth Objects.  I will be posting more of these as I progress with the series.  

Christmas Lights, 14" x 14", oil on canvas

This painting took all week to complete so I feel good about posting it as a 4day daily. It is also 4 x's the average size of a daily painting with usually is 6 " x 6". That said, I have not been posting as frequently these days due to illness. I hope to get back to regular posting next week. Have a great weekend.