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Concha Still Life

Concha Still Life Painting

Concha Still Life Painting

Pan dulce from our local Sprouts. The first time I tried to paint a concha, it went badly wrong and just looked like a blob. Pastries aren’t as forgiving of mistakes as, say, a piece of fruit.

I propped it up in the back so you can’t see the bite I took out of it.

For sale

I Really Like Your Peaches

Peach Still Life Painting

Peach Still Life Painting

Two peaches on the shelf, with a drawing taped to the wall behind. I like organic still life compositions, where the painting just grows out of whatever objects happen to be on the table.

I’ve got away from that idea recently, but I’d like to go back to it.

Update: You know what, I think these were actually nectarines. They weren’t fuzzy, they were slightly shiny, and they were more orange in color. They sold them as peaches though.

Peach Painting is for sale.

Cats in Art

Cats in Art

Leaving the pet sitting house today. I think my cat is going to miss the birds in the canyon.

Here’s a closeup of the older painting of mine- probably from 2008 or so.

Still Life With Junk On The Table

This piece is 24 x 24 inches. I used to work much larger than I currently do. I mean, I do still do the occasional large painting for a commission- big paintings can really breathe life into a room- but I’ve been into small-scale works in a big way for at least a year now. Sometimes I still feel the urge to paint six foot canvases though! Maybe of San Diego Brutalist architecture, which has caught my eye lately.

I remember with this painting I felt very bold and rebellious for using black out of the tube. It was Utterly Forbidden when I was in art school.

OK, going to pack things up and head out. I am itching to get to my easel.