Large composition- final

Detail of Large composition 

Large composition- final

Another detail of large work

On the Dock Masconomo Point

Kai & Clarise

On the Dock- Large Format

A larger “On the Dock” painting. This composition taken from Masconomo park dock in Manchester by the sea.
On repurposed canvas. Seems right to challenge myself with a large canvas for my last studio session of the summer:

On the Dock Series

I like the odd shapes, the dramatic shadows from the bright sun, and the close values between colors. The surprise is I’m enjoying painting the water as much as I enjoy painting the boats. The water is where the emotions go.

Clearing the path to my art

Not the easiest of days. Three difficult conversations with three loved ones. I spent the day trying to let it go and be present with my kids. Let me be clear. I was “trying” but I couldn’t actually let anything go. Until I entered my studio. 
These were part of my studio work tonight. The Tomatoes have been bothering me for two days (probably part of my unrest today). On one hand I thought the painting was strong: good use of color, good composition, bold brush strokes, and in the other hand it was muddy and the Tomatoes were over worked. I polished it up- and still have to add paisley pattern to the bowl. I like it better now.

Also work on the summer “dock series”. Started a new one and refined one from last week.

Lila

”Lila”- an auction donation item for Saints Academy