Mother and Child #3... after Klimt

"Mother and Child #3"... after Gustav Klimt... 7x5" Oil on Panel,
alla prima, 4-2007.
Private Collection.

Click image for larger view...



With the approach of Mother's Day I wanted to paint a special series as a tribute to mom's everywhere. It was my goal to capture that priceless bond shared by a mother and her child... the special intimacy and unconditional love which is hard to put into words and on canvas. Moms know what I'm trying to say. I chose to cover three master artists for this series whose works, with my own flair, conveyed the mood I was looking for. "Mother and Child #3" is my unique cropped cover version of Gustav Klimt's painting "The Three Ages of Woman" (1905). You can see the original and a larger version of this painting on my blogspot link above. Thank you moms!

Original: "The Three Ages of Woman", 1905, by Gustav Klimt(1862-1918)

Mother and Child #2... after Picasso

"Mother and Child #2"... after Pablo Picasso... 7x5" Oil on Panel,
alla prima, 4-2007.
Private Collection

Click image for larger view...



With the approach of Mother's Day I wanted to paint a special series as a tribute to mom's everywhere. It was my goal to capture that priceless bond shared by a mother and her child... the special intimacy and unconditional love which is hard to put into words and on canvas. Moms know what I'm trying to say. I chose to cover three master artists for this series whose works, with my own flair, conveyed the mood I was looking for. "Mother and Child #2" is my unique cover version of Pablo Picasso's painting "Mother and Child" (1922). You can see the original and a larger version of this painting on my blogspot link above. Thank you moms!

Original: "Mother ad Child", 1922, by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Mother and Child #1... after Luini

"Mother and Child #1"... after Bernardino Luini... 5x7" Oil on Panel,
alla prima, 4-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Martha! Happy Mother's Day!

Click image for larger view...



With the approach of Mother's Day I wanted to paint a special series as a tribute to mom's everywhere. It was my goal to capture that priceless bond shared by a mother and her child... the special intimacy and unconditional love which is hard to put into words and on canvas. Moms know what I'm trying to say. I chose to cover three master artists for this series whose works, with my own flair, conveyed the mood I was looking for. Bernardino Luini, a famed old master of the Italian Renaissance, was my first choice. "Mother and Child #1" is a cropped cover version of his famous painting "The Sleeping Christ", sometimes referred to as "Madonna and Sleeping Child with Three Angels" (1532). Thank you moms!

Original: The Sleeping Christ, or Madonna and Sleeping Child with Three Angels, 1532 by Bernardino Luini (1481-1532)

Bruton Parish Church

"Bruton Parish Church"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 4-2007.

SOLD... Thanks again Al!

Click image for larger view...

Bruton Parish Church is located in the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was established in the 17th century in the Virginia Colony. Completed in 1715, the church is a historical icon. Many famous people have attended services there including Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and George Mason. The church was used as a hospital in two pivotal wars in American history... the Revolution and the Civil War. Largely through the efforts of its rector, the Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin (1869-1939), who came to the parish in 1903, the aged and historic church building was restored by 1907 and still serves the community today.

Willy Lott's Cottage II

"Willy Lott's Cottage II"... 6x12" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 4-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Al!

Click image for larger view...



Willy Lott's cottage is not only a beautiful example of 17th century English architecture... it is a famous art artifact. Peacefully nestled at Flatford Mill in the Dedham Vale, Suffolk, England, it was made famous by master artist, John Constable, in several of his paintings... most notably in "The Haywain". The setting today is as inspiring as it was in 1819 when Constable painted the scene that is considered one of the most famous of all English paintings. Here is a panaramic view that captures the cottage at a different time of day and view as compared to "Willy Lott's Cottage" #1.

Quaint Coffee House

"Quaint Coffee House"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 4-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Jean!

Click image for larger view...



Do you ever spend time relaxing and conversing with friends in a local coffee shop? This painting, "Quaint Coffee House" has that peaceful, inviting feel that is associated with most neighborhood coffee houses. How do you like your coffee?

Willy Lott's Cottage

"Willy Lott's Cottage"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 4-2007.

SOLD... Thanks again Art!

Click image for larger view...

Willy Lott's cottage is not only a beautiful example of 17th century English architecture... it is a famous art artifact. Peacefully nestled at Flatford Mill in the Dedham Vale, Suffolk, England, it was made famous by master artist, John Constable, in several of his paintings... most notably in "The Haywain". The setting today is as inspiring as it was in 1819 when Constable painted the scene that is considered one of the most famous of all English paintings.

Original... "The Haywain" by John Constable, 1819.

Tranquil Barn

"Tranquil Barn"... 6x12" Oil on Panel, alla prima #69, 4-3-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Art!

Click image for larger view...



This peaceful setting titled, "Tranquil Barn", is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, North Carolina. These scenes dot the Blue Ridge at every turn... an artist can spend a lifetime painting its beauty.

This painting, on a Gessoed Panel with painted sides, is easily framed or displayed with a decorative easel.

All my paintings are signed originals using artist grade oils and archival surfaces.

Bicentennial Park

"Bicentennial Park", Swansboro, NC...6x8" Oil on Belgian Linen,
en plein aire #64, 3-29-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Jean!

Click image for larger view...



The small coastal town of Swansboro, North Carolina has a quaint friendly atmosphere aptly earning its nickname..."Friendly City by the Sea". The town was incorporated in 1783, and named for Samuel Swann, a former Speaker in the North Carolina legislature. The town's main attractions are its beautiful waterfront views and its quaint downtown, filled with boutiques, shops and delicious restaurants. One of its many beautiful spots is "Bicentennial Park" at the base of the Highway 24 bridge. It gives visitors a chance to fish in the White Oak River or relax and watch the water... not to mention a great place for an artist to set up his easel and paint away. There's also a statue of Otway Burns, a local privateer who built the first steamboat in North Carolina.

Shrimping

"Shrimping"... 6x12" Oil on Belgian Linen, alla prima #67, 3-31-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Art!

Click image for larger view...



The North Carolina coast is not only know for its natural beauty... it is know for GREAT seafood! If the thought of flounder, scallops, oysters, crab cakes, clams, and shrimp make your mouth water you can really appreciate the theme of this painting titled. "Shrimping". It is an awesome site to see these shrimp boats at work in the evening (as seen here) and at night when their lights are the only thing to give their position. By day... they silently rest at their docks resting for another nights work. Work greatly appreciated by us shrimp lovers out there!

Bogue Inlet Pier... A Distant View

"Bogue Inlet Pier... A Distant View"... 6x8" Oil on Belgian Linen,
alla prima #68, 4-2-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Jean!

Click image for larger view...



The beaches of Emerald Isle, North Carolina are unsurpassed in beauty. No wonder this area is often referred to as the "Crystal Coast" and is the destination of many vacations. If the beauty alone is not enough... it is a great fishing spot. The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier has served the island and fishermen for many years. Maybe you are one of the thousands of visitors who fish there annually...

A Pondering Heart

"A Pondering Heart" after Bouguereau... 7x5" Oil on Canvas Board, alla prima #66, 3-30-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Bob!

Click image for larger view...



One of my favorite artists to study and cover is William Bouguereau. I love his timeless portraits of common folks as seen in their natural settings. I was inspired by his orginal painting, "Le Baiser" and Luke 2:19 to produce this cropped version as a head study.... "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart"...

Original "Le Baiser" by Bouguereau 1863 (translation "The Kiss")

Summer Afternoon

"Summer Afternoon"... 5x7" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 3-17-2007.
SOLD...

Click image for larger view...



The striking summer light set against the gray of a distant afternoon storm on the approach is captured in this painting, "Summer Afternoon". I love those late afternoon thunder storms that come and go fast leaving everything feeling and smelling fresh. Strange to some... but I find thunder storms very relaxing... do you?

Rainy Day in the Park

"Rainy Day in the Park"... 5x7" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 3-5-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Cheri!

Click image for larger view...



Take a peaceful stroll through the park in the rain in this impressionistic painting titled, "Rainy Day in the Park". Didn't you just love playing in the rain when you were a kid?

A View of Paris

"A View of Paris"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 2-10-2007.
PRIVATE COLLECTION



As a lover of the French Impressionist art movement I am somehow drawn to anything French. "A View of Paris" takes an impressionistic glance across the city where so many of my favorite artists converged... this is my tribute to Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, Degas, and the rest.

Étude d''une femme, pour Offrande à l''Amour... after Bouguereau

"Étude d''une femme, pour Offrande à l''Amour... after Bouguereau"... Oil on Canvas Board,
alla prima #63, 3-25-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Martha!

Click image for larger view...



One of my favorite artists is William Bouguereau. His figure work is unsurpassed in my humble opinion and I love to cover his work to help challenge my portrait skills. I have spent countless hours studying and copying works of some of my favorite masters and this piece is a cover of a portion of William Bouguereau's painting titled... "Étude d''une femme, pour Offrande à l''Amour". His subjects have a timeless quality and I wanted to capture that here.

Resting a Spell

"Resting a Spell"... 8x6" Oil on Panel, alla prima #64,
3-29-2007.
SOLD... Tanks Marc!

Click image for larger view...



Visit any coastal town and this sight is commonplace. "Resting a Spell" captures the peaceful calmness along our waterways where so many water fowl call home. This scene is set in the small coastal town of Swansboro, North Carolina.

Sailing into the Key West Sunset

"Sailing into the Key West Sunset"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima #62, 3-25-2007.
SOLD... Thanks David!

Click image for larger view...



Let the sights, sounds, and smells fill the senses as you head out into the beautiful Key West sunset with this painting, "Sailing into the Key West Sunset".