Purple, Green and Blue

I've been painting intermittently for about 20 years. Art and nature have always been extremely important in my life. Previously, I mostly used acrylic on canvas, but have recently started experimenting with watercolors and other mediums. I love the feeling of starting a painting with an idea in mind and watching its evolution. I often surprise myself with the results. I am open to all forms of art and creativity, and I enjoy learning new skills and techniques.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Seattle Under Attack! Toss Me A Fish!

I came up with the idea to paint Seattle with a variety of sea creatures in the middle of the city. It started with the peaceful scene of downtown I painted early last summer. Then, last fall, I painted the Space Needle. Now, this:

Poor guy just wanted a fish!

I started painting this at the end of 2013 and finally finished in March, right in time for the last Bemis Building Art Show. Before I started this piece, I had no idea that rendering architecture would be so challenging. I literally spent hours painting the same line and angles over and over again, and I was extremely happy when that was finished.

I told myself that I would not paint anymore architecture after that, but I've already got a few new pieces in the works...

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are probably my favorite flowers. I love the way their colors contrast against the blue sky, the way the seeds swirl in a Fibonacci sequence, and their ability to thrive in a variety of places.