Saturday, December 29, 2018

"Erik and Kyla" (watercolor on paper; 8" x 8") gift


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Here is the double portrait of Erik and his wife, Kyla, that I painted for her as a Christmas gift, remembering happiness and wishing for healing. Miss you, Erik. 


Thursday, December 27, 2018

"Erik" (watercolor on paper; 10" x 7") gift


gift


This past summer Erik Stenberg passed away at the age of 38, breaking the hearts of his family, friends, and students. His portrait is my gift to his parents, my brother and sister-in-law. It was not an easy painting to work on as my emotions got in the way.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

"Bentley" (oil on linen; 10" x 8") sold


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"Bentley" was commissioned by Lisa who is going to gift the portrait to her stepson. Bentley loved swimming in the lake and going for walks. The reference photo had him with a golden halo around like an angel, which I accentuated. He passed away recently. He will be missed.


Sunday, December 16, 2018

"US Capitol from Pennsylvania Ave Night Scene" (oil on linen; 8" x 10") sold


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The US Capitol with its glowing dome against the dark blue sky frames the Pennsylvania Ave with its street lights and busy traffic that cast blurry reflections on a rainy night.


Friday, December 14, 2018

"Bixby Creek Bridge, Big Sur" (watercolor on paper; 9" x 12") sold


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I love Big Sur, California. Ocher and green hills, intense blues of the ocean, colorful wildflowers, the Bixby Creek Bridge, and so on. I visited it this summer, this time under sad circumstances. The coastal paradise was as beautiful as ever.


Wednesday, December 12, 2018

"Sami" (oil on stretched linen; 9" x 12") sold


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"Sami" was commissioned by Bridget and her siblings who are gifting the portrait to their parents for Christmas. Sami passed away in the fall at the age of 14. She loved people and attention. If you weren't petting her, she would whine and paw at you until you were. Sami also loved the lake more than anywhere else. Whenever she was outside at the family's cottage, she would sit on the dock (as in the painting) staring at people until someone came over to throw sticks into the water for her to fetch. Sitting at the dock like that came to be her signature pose and Bridget wanted her portrait to capture it.


Tuesday, December 11, 2018

"Amsterdam's Jordaan Neighborhood" (oil on linen; 6" x 8") sold


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Admire the neat row of townhouses by a canal in the famous Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam. In the foreground, red geraniums bloom in planters hung over the bridge. A quintessential Amsterdam view in a miniature!


Saturday, December 8, 2018

"Beowulf" (oil on linen; 10" x 8") sold


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"Beowulf" was commissioned by Michelle who wanted to gift his owner with his portrait. Beowulf, who recently passed away, was a grand champion Bernese Mountain dog. He sired hundreds of offspring. Michelle has two of his girls. He was a wonderful boy. He was obedient and the ruler of the pack.


Thursday, December 6, 2018

"Laurie and Mable the Boston Terrier" (oil on stretched linen; 14" x 11") sold


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"Laurie and Mable the Boston Terrier" was commissioned by my favorite client Patricia. Laurie, her administrative assistant, is going to be thrilled to receive the double portrait with her beloved Boston Terrier!