painting

Progress

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I have taken much too long of a hiatus from my painting. I have four canvases in progress, all of which were started months ago. This one, Tomoko, which I was most afraid of ruining, is finally coming along. I basically destroyed the face and started it again, but without changing the layout. I am … Read more

Work in Progress: Tomoko

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I often reach a point in a painting where I really love something about it, even though I don’t love it as a whole and I know it’s not finished. I get kind of panicky at this point, because I’m afraid that if I work on the painting too much more, I’ll ruin whatever it … Read more

The Apple Escapes

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30 x 30 cm, acrylic on canvas, 2007. SOLD My dad asked if this was based on an actual escape attempt that occurred in my kitchen. Answer: nope, this scene is totally staged. Sorry to disappoint. I am donating this painting to the silent auction that will be held as part of the Hands On … Read more

Yoshiko

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40 x 50 cm, acrylic on canvas, 2006-2007. I’m not sure this one is finished (which is how I feel about most of my paintings when I post them here). I do at least need a break from it – I’ve stared at it too much. I’m looking forward to starting something new. Perhaps this … Read more

Katy

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40 x 50 cm, acrylic on canvas, 2006. This portrait was a new challenge for me, in that it is the first full portrait I’ve done recently of a person whom I’ve never met in the flesh. Not knowing the subject makes it difficult for me to improvise too much, and I found myself worrying … Read more