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Gypsy Dancer

Oct7
"Gypsy Dancer" 5" x 7" watercolor on paper 1996

“Gypsy Dancer” 5″ x 7″ watercolor on paper 1996

“Gypsy Dancer” is a small watercolor on paper that was painted on a weekend at a local renaissance fair, in 1996. I had made a major life change, and my artistic focus and direction often also change as a result. This is one of a handful of pieces of small relaxed watercolor sketches I did just before I dropped everything to work in bolder, larger acrylics in the abstract. This small piece, and the companion piece “Gypsy Drums” were inspired by the dancing of an associate of that time, named Margrit, an exotic and passionate Armenian woman of great beauty.

Augsburg

Oct5
"Augsburg" 5" x 7" watercolor on paper 1985

“Augsburg” 5″ x 7″ watercolor on paper 1985

In the early 80’s, when I began to paint seriously, I painted primarily in watercolor, and on paper. This small piece (5″ x 7″) painted of the city of Augsburg, where I lived at that time, is very typical of the period. Painted in 1985, it is reminiscent, for me, of the delicate watercolor and gouache illustrations in so many of the children’s books I grew up with. This watercolor remains in my personal collection out of sentiment, however it is available for sale.

Summer Lamb’s Ear

Oct5
"Summer Lamb's Ear" 8" x 10" acrylic on canvas with glow 2014

“Summer Lamb’s Ear” 8″ x 10″ acrylic on canvas with glow 2014

This light fun floral impression was inspired by a bed of Lamb’s Ear in summer, blasted by the brilliant midday sun, and having caught my eye and distracted me from conversation I attempted to capture the moment, and the quality of light. A small 8″ x 10″ piece on canvas, it is also dramatic when charged and viewed in the dark.

Charged, and glowing.

Charged, and glowing.

This one is a favorite piece of glow work; I love the perspective shift, and the appearance of a moonlit garden.

This 8″ x 10″ piece is available for $150.