December 22, 2010

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A page from my sketchbook, Christmas Day, 1999.
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December 03, 2010

November 17, 2010

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Abandoned shack in Los Gatos Canyon, Central California.
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November 11, 2010

October 28, 2010

October 14, 2010

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This was my home-base on the Hawaii trip I've been posting images from. Some friends live here and graciously allowed me to stay in the guesthouse that you see in the foreground. I did this painting for them as a thank you.
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October 07, 2010

September 30, 2010

September 23, 2010

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More from my 2005 Hawaii trip. This is a quick sketch of the North Shore of Oahu.
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September 02, 2010

August 11, 2010

July 14, 2010

July 08, 2010

July 01, 2010

June 25, 2010

June 04, 2010

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I'm more a night owl than an early riser but some things are worth getting up for.
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May 27, 2010

May 20, 2010

May 05, 2010

April 29, 2010

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Carmel Point, Ca. Watercolor on Arches cold press paper, 16"x 20".
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April 22, 2010

April 15, 2010

April 08, 2010

April 02, 2010

March 18, 2010

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Many have studied figure quick sketch to discipline themselves as to what gives a clear read to the figure and what information can be edited out. The human figure is incredibly complex and a landscape even more so. As an exercise, try painting a landscape in 20 strokes or less.

This is Deer Creek Resevoir in Utah.