Artwork of Edward Sprafkin

Better Days

2011-12-11T13:40:00.001-05:00

Detail #1

Detail #2

Artwork of Edward Sprafkin
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This pear has seen “better days”. When I buy perishable items for a painting subject I intend to paint them as soon as I get back to the studio. However, sometimes I can’t always get to them right away. They slowly turn bad and become more interesting! With pear skin scars, punctures and bruises; I really enjoyed playing up the textural qualities of this subject.

Medium: Artist quality oil
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord
Dimensions: 6x6 inches

Golden

2011-12-04T14:56:00.003-05:00

Complete Painting

Detail #1

Detail # 2

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By creating soft edges, reducing color intensity and using value contrast; I’m able to make the standing pear recede into the background. To demonstrate value contrast, compare the darker value highlight in Detail #1 to the lighter value highlight in Detail #2. To demonstrate color intensity, compare the standing dull yellow pear in Detail #1 to the more saturated yellow and yellow/reds in Detail #2.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Lemon in Wrap

2011-11-29T15:02:00.006-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Apple & Mug

2011-11-20T22:15:00.004-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord
Dimensions: 6x6 inches

Pomegranate no.3 - SOLD

2011-11-13T22:26:00.003-05:00

I’ve painted a couple of pomegranates before and they’re always fun to paint. Very little color mixing was done here. Basically, three reds straight from the tube and a violet were used to create the illusion of form.

Medium: Artist quality oil
Painted on: Ampersand gessobord
Dimensions: 6x6 inches

Autumn Lake - SOLD

2011-11-06T21:51:00.003-05:00

Here’s another plein air painting from the same location as my last blog post.

Medium: Artist quality oil
Painted on: RayMar linen panel
Dimensions: 6x6 inches

Autumn Water

2011-10-24T18:20:00.015-04:00

Artwork of Edward Sprafkin
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Many trees have already peaked and are now bare. However, I did manage a few small paintings while the color was at its best.

Medium: Artist quality oil
Painted on: RayMar linen panel
Dimensions: 6x6 inches

Two Pumpkins

2011-09-30T16:30:00.001-04:00

White Rose

2011-06-26T18:04:00.002-04:00

Since I'll be teaching an acrylic painting class for teens in July, I thought I would post an acrylic painting. Flowers can be tricky enough to paint in oils but they can be even more difficult with the fast drying properties of acrylic. Using a combination of glazing and dry-brush techniques, I was able to create subtle value and temperature changes within the subject.

Click Here for more information regarding my summer Teen Studio: Painting class

Medium: Winsor & Newton Artist Acrylic.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 5x5 inches.

2011 Cranford Plein Air Event - Concluded

2011-06-12T21:31:00.001-04:00

Out of 150 beautiful paintings entered into the Cranford Plein Air Event, my painting “Dinosaur of Nomahegan” was the first sale of the evening! My painting of Ellis Island was also sold shortly after.

There was a very strong list of participating artists; a great show all around and a welcomed turn out of art collectors arrived Saturday night lifting everyone’s spirits after a long week of painting in record heat. Thank you to everyone who stopped in to show their support.

2011 Cranford Plein Air Event - Continued

2011-06-11T17:15:00.000-04:00

The Cranford Plein air event is nearing an end. The Pre-Sale Gala opens tonight and tomorrow (Sunday June 11, 2011) the show is free to the public. Click here for more info and show hours: http://www.jcas.org/HOME_page_Cranford_Plein_Air_20.html

I shared my first painting entry in my previous post. The following are my final two entries for this event. I actually painted 4 and a half total; one was started late in the evening and requires another painting session to complete. The other turned out very nice and I will post that one soon.

Water Under the Bridge; Oil, 6x12 inches

Painted at Sperry Park, Cranford NJ. On one of the hottest days of this summer.

Dinosaur of Nomahegan: Oil, 8x10 inches.

Painted at Nomahegan Park, Cranford NJ.

This one calls for some explanation. I spotted this fun subject in last years plein air event but I ran out of time to paint it. This dinosaur is set on giant springs as part of a playground activity for children...okay, so I may have hopped on it myself when nobody was looking.

I simply appreciated the humor of the subject. Also, after watching some of the other artists in this event paint the more predictable (yet still, very well painted) around the town subjects I just couldn’t pass up painting the Dinosaur of Nomahegan. After hearing a “That’s so cool!” from a kid zipping by on his BMX bike as I was well into this painting I knew I was on the right track.

If you’re in the Cranford area this weekend, stop in to see the show before it ends Sunday.

2011 Cranford Plein Air Event

2011-06-08T10:55:00.000-04:00

I am participating in the 2011 Cranford Plein Air Event which is happening as I write this post. The event started on Tuesday June 7^th and ends Sunday June 12^th. The painting shown above is my kick-off painting for the competition: “Afternoon Reflection”, oil on linen, 8x10 inches; painted at the beautiful Nomahegan Park in Cranford, NJ.

Each participant is required to complete 3 finished paintings that will be up for judging and prizes. We’re also allowed an additional 3 paintings to offer for sale that were not painted during the competition. The following are the finished 3 that I have entered.

Life Saving Station @ Sandyhook, NJ Oil 12x12.

US Coast Guard @ Sandyhook Oil 8x10.

Ellis Island Acrylic 8x10.

All of the paintings posted here were created on location. There will also be a “Quick Draw” Event Saturday. Paintings created for that event will also be for sale. All paintings will be on display and for sale at the Cranford Community Center this Saturday and Sunday.

Follow this link for more event information: http://www.jcas.org/HOME_page_Cranford_Plein_Air_20.html

I had better sign off and get back to painting.

Plein Air Painting in Arizona & Oregon

2011-05-30T21:43:00.000-04:00

I recently took a few weeks vacation to explore and paint in Arizona and Oregon. This was my first time to Arizona and I was overwhelmed by all of the beautiful color and endless subject matter.

The desert and red rock of Arizona presented a new palette of color mixtures to discover and the vast wilderness of Oregon was all inspiring.

I plan to work up larger paintings based on some of these studies and the numerous photos taken during the trip.

I also plan to create some smaller paintings to post for auction on this blog.

I am using a Guerrilla 6x8 Thumbox pochade in these photos. My entire oil painting kit and tripod fit conveniently into a backpack for easy transport.

Scar - SOLD

2011-04-10T21:31:00.001-04:00

Sometimes it can be a challenge finding the “perfect” produce at the store. This pear didn’t have this much character when it was first purchased. However, after a few days waiting in the fruit bowl to be painted it started to reveal the hardship of its journey. For me, this made a much more interesting subject to paint.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 5x5 inches.

"Bananas #2" Oil Painting Progression Video

2011-03-29T11:20:00.001-04:00

You can also click here to watch the video.

Bananas #2

2011-03-28T14:06:00.003-04:00

Artwork of Edward Sprafkin
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There are all kinds of strategies artists use when executing a painting. Some work the whole painting at once. Some will work background to foreground. Some will work outward from the main subject and any variation in-between. Some like to start with tightly rendered drawings while others sculpt form with the paint as if carving a lump of clay. I personally like to exercise many approaches so I don’t become too systematic.

Other considerations come into play depending on the medium being used. For example: watercolor artists tend to work light colors/values to dark colors/values in a painting. Oil painters recommend the opposite; painting thinner dark colors to thicker light colors. Acrylic painters have more options by working as thin and transparent as watercolor or as thick as oil paint.

I used oil for this painting however; I didn’t really stick to the “dark to light” approach of oil. After a loose drawing for placement I started with my yellow (light value) subject. Then, I established the red fabric in light before moving to the bigger red fabric in shadow. I was able to work this way in oil because I worked my color and value changes side by side just like putting puzzle pieces of color together. If I tried applying a darker color directly over a lighter one I would have run into trouble.

Medium: Artists quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 5x7 inches.

Amity

2011-03-20T21:36:00.009-04:00

Artwork of Edward Sprafkin
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These two Comice Pears are of a complementary color scheme: red and green. I used Permanent Alizarin as my primary red. Permanent Alizarin is considered a cool red because it leans toward blue on the color wheel. To keep the green in harmony with the red I used a blue/green mixture of Ultramarine Blue and a small amount of Cadmium Yellow Light.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 5x5 inches.

On Edge

2011-03-06T19:59:00.004-05:00

Artwork of Edward Sprafkin
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The wood crate this tomato is sitting on is actually the backside of my “shadow box” that I use for creating dramatic lighting, such as in my last post “Standing Guard”. Basically, this is an unfinished wood cube with one side open originally meant for using as a bookshelf. You can often find these unfinished storage cubes in craft supply stores. The inside of the box was painted a dark grey color with acrylic paint. So I can use this one box for high key/high value paintings or low key/darker paintings by using either the interior or exterior of the box.

As for the tomato; that was hand picked from the local grocery store. I used a white nylon fan brush to create the wood grain effect and also to apply the lighter tomato colors and juicy highlights.

Medium: artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 7x5 inches.

Standing Guard - SOLD

2011-02-27T20:58:00.003-05:00

I was thinking about how some animals seem to take turns at standing guard as the other one sleeps or is too distracted while eating. I see this with the ducks that visit our pond and the deer that have made the backyard home.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 5x5 inches.

"Apple Half" Oil Painting Progression Video

2011-02-21T21:48:00.003-05:00

I shot photo stills as I was painting my last blog post “Apple Half” and made them into a brief instructional youtube video. Click the image above or click here to watch the moive on youtube.

Apple Half - SOLD

2011-02-20T21:21:00.001-05:00

I’ve painted a few apples before; whole to partially eaten. They’re always fun to paint. How did I get this apple to stand perfectly upright? I used a toothpick as a makeshift "apple kickstand".

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 5x5 inches.

Lemon Half 2 - SOLD

2011-02-13T21:01:00.001-05:00

To create the reflection of the lemon on the tabletop, I simply “wiped-out” paint with a soft paper towel.

Medium: Artist Quality Oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 5x5 inches.

3 Tangerines

2011-02-06T21:00:00.005-05:00

Artwork of Edward Sprafkin
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For this painting, I definitely took advantage of the wonderful natural light in my studio caused by the remaining snow outside. Three tangerines surrounded by a nice “high key” value.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Companion - SOLD

2011-01-30T22:17:00.005-05:00

It has been awhile since I last posted. However, that doesn't mean I haven't been painting. This post is my proof. Since we’re in the heart of winter here in the northeast; my plein air painting has become less frequent resulting in only a few snow paintings so far this season. I’ll post those paintings very soon. Still-life has made its way back onto my subject list along with a recent interest in portraiture. I also plan to share that with you in the up coming months.

I never get bored painting pears. They have such character and beautiful subtle colors.
With the help of a snow covered landscape outside these two pears were painted by natural window light.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Ampersand Gessobord.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Nocturne Equipment

2010-09-10T18:44:00.001-04:00

As promised, here’s my nocturne painting set-up. I have a few different paint box easels in which I work with depending on what medium I’m using or what size I’m painting. Pictured above is the OpenBox M pochade; which is my workhorse plein-air easel for oil painting. I’m using two XtraFlex-2 LED clip-on book lights from Mighty Bright to illuminate my palette and painting surface. Each light contains two Super LED lights in one head. So between the two clipped onto my easel they have the output of 12 “normal” LED’s! Which is more than enough light to work with.

Not knowing what to expect from the book lights I also purchased a Princeton Tec Headlamp. That was pretty much overkill but I was prepared if I needed more light. Since the headlamp tilt-adjusts it could have been helpful for my palette area. However, when pointed directly at my painting the wet paint acted like a mirror preventing me from seeing the painting.

You’ll also notice that I’m wearing a hat at night. That’s to keep the glare of the book lights out of my vision so I can see my subject even better.

I would have to say the first time out was a good experience partly due to a perfect weather scenario as well. The temperature was cool and there was a steady breeze keeping the bugs away. I was anticipating every bug in town being attracted to the book lights and sticking themselves to the face of my painting. Bugs have stuck themselves to my paintings in daylight so I’m sure it will happen while painting at night. Look out for future nocturnal paintings entitled; Moth, Mosquito and Firefly:)

Last Train to N.Y.C.

2010-09-09T22:41:00.011-04:00

For example, the train station itself is an interesting building and one would think that it would be just as interesting at night. However, when the train platform lights were turned on the charm of the building was completely lost. The lights were garish and didn’t complement the architecture at all.

By simply turning around a looking away from the station offered a new and more interesting possibility. Train tracks leading into complete darkness…to me that was intriguing and when a train passed by, that became my new subject. The train in my painting is a combination of the two or three that passed as I was painting. I only had seconds to capture what I saw before the train disappeared once again. Each time I would record a bit more information onto my canvas until it was complete.

In my next post, I’ll cover my nocturne painting equipment.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Archival Linen Panel.
Dimensions: 6x8 inches.

Artist At Work - SOLD

2010-06-21T21:27:00.004-04:00

This is my second painting created during the Cranford Plein Air Event. In the tradition of artists painting artists, I felt this was the perfect opportunity to do just that. Here is my painting of fellow artist Frank Costantino diligently working on his painting of the Cranford Canoe Club.

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality linen.

Dimensions: 9x12 inches.

The Chestnut Street Monster

2010-06-14T12:35:00.003-04:00

It’s funny how some subjects seem to just pop-up and wave at you to get your attention. I found this cute graffiti monster while searching for a new painting location during last weeks Cranford Plein Air Event. I painted everything but the chain link fence in one sitting and returned the following afternoon to finish it up.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality linen.
Dimensions: 9x12 inches.

Cranford Family Restaurant

2010-06-07T19:19:00.003-04:00

Here is another great Cranford scene that I painted just before the trees started to bloom this year. This painting and my previous post of the Cranford Hotel are really my first “urban landscape” paintings.

I discovered that I enjoy the challenges of depicting the architectural complexities and countless textures with in this category of landscape. This painting will also be available for purchase at the Cranford Plein Air Event, June 10-13, 2010. Click here to learn more about this event.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality linen.
Dimensions: 9x12 inches.

Cranford Hotel

2010-06-06T18:15:00.003-04:00

I will be one of the 32 artists participating this week at the Cranford Plein-Air Event, June 10-13, 2010. You can click here to learn more about this event. My painting of the Cranford Hotel will be available at the art exhibition and sale along with other plein-air works I will create during this competition.

Hope to see you there!

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality linen.
Dimensions: 9x12 inches.

Cherry Blossom Bridge

2010-06-02T21:47:00.001-04:00

This painting was started on location and finished in studio. You can see how quickly the saturation of a permanent rose or permanent alizarin will lessen once white is introduced. Just compare the soft pinks of the cherry blossoms to the fiery reds of the azaleas in the previous post. With the addition of a Chromatic Black to mix some useful grey violets; the same palette was used for both paintings.

For purchase information please contact:

Design Domaine Gallery

67 Mine Brook Road

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

1(908)502-5063

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality linen.

Dimensions: 14x18 inches.

In Full Bloom - SOLD

2010-06-01T20:46:00.003-04:00

There was no missing this vibrantly colored azalea bush contrasting against all the greens of the wooded area in which this was painted. I purposely did very little color mixing in the “warm/hot” tones so as not to risk loosing the intense saturation of this subject. I used a limited palette of 4-5 colors for this painting: Cad yellow, Permanent Rose, Permanent Alizarin, Viridian and a touch of Cerulean Blue.

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artsit quality linen.

Dimensions: 9x12 inches.

Still Life with Pink Rose

2010-03-28T17:15:00.002-04:00

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Design Domaine Gallery

67 Mine Brook Rd.

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Phone: 1(908)502-5063

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Archival quality linen board.

Dimensions: 11x14 inches.

Last of an Era

2010-03-14T17:52:00.005-04:00

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Design Domaine

67 Mine Brook Rd.

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Phone: 1(908)502-5063

Medium: Artists quality oil.

Painted on: Artsits quality linen.

Dimensions: 16x20 inches.

Lemon Half

2010-01-17T22:04:00.011-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality masonite.

Dimensions: 6x6 inches

"At the Crossing" Oil painting progression video

2010-01-03T19:19:00.000-05:00

Here is another painting progression video for your enjoyment. In this approach I used a yellow ocher and raw sienna under painting to map my value structure. Once the under painting was dry I began blocking in the major color shapes, then progressively refining each section to completion. You can also click here to watch the video.

For purchase information please contact:

Design Domaine

67 Mine Brook Rd.

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

1(908)502-5063

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality linen.

Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches.

At the Crossing

2009-12-20T22:24:00.001-05:00

For purchase information please contact:

Design Domaine

67 Mine Brook Rd.

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Phone: 1(908)502-5063

Medium: Artists quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality linen.

Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches.

First Snow - SOLD

2009-11-22T22:11:00.002-05:00

Medium: Atelier Interactive Artists' Acrylic

Painted on: Archival Linen Board

Dimensions: 11x14 inches

Orange, White & Blue - SOLD

2009-11-15T12:59:00.004-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality masonite.

Dimensions: 8x8 inches.

Tiger Lilies

2009-11-08T18:18:00.001-05:00

This painting started out as a plein air demo for one of my classes this summer. I just about completed it within one session but returned the next day to finalize the painting. It was also painted at one of my favorite local sites; Willowwood Arboretum in Chester Township, NJ.

For purchase information, please contact:

Design Domaine
67 Mine Brook Rd
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Phone: (908) 502-5063

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 8x8 inches.

Garlic and Copper - SOLD

2009-11-01T10:41:00.006-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 8x8 inches.

"West Coast" Oil painting progression

2009-10-25T12:01:00.005-04:00

This is a 10 step oil painting progression video of the Oregon coast. It documents only 10 of the numerous transitions a painting goes through to reach completion. In the middle stages of the video there may not seem to be any real changes going on but there are many subtle shifts happening within the landscape. If you keep an eye on the far left rock in the water you will notice by the end it has been intentionally moved more to the right to produce a more pleasing composition.

You can also click here to watch the video.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality heavy weight canvas.
Dimensions: 24 x 48 inches.

Powdered Donut - SOLD

2009-10-18T20:21:00.004-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil
Painted on: Artist quality masonite
Dimensions: 6x6 inches

Paint Out: New Hope - Best in Show!

2009-06-16T20:57:00.004-04:00

My painting " The VanSant House" - the oldest building in the town of New Hope, PA won Best in Show this past weekend at the Paint Out: New Hope 2nd Annual Plein Air Competition. The competition was hosted by the BOI’s of New Hope Gallery located on 9 W. Mechanic St. in New Hope PA. All of the paintings created by the participating artists will be on display at the gallery through July 2009.

For more information visit: http://www.boisofnewhope.com/

Medium: Oil.
Painted on: Fredrix Archival Canvas Board.
Dimensions: 9 x 12 inches.

Acrylic - Color Sketches

2009-05-14T19:24:00.007-04:00

This is a small collection of color sketch samples that were done with Atelier Interactive Artists' Acrylics during open studios that I attend and class demonstrations that I have given. All of these color sketches were created within a half hour to a two and a half hour time frame giving you an idea of how versatile acrylic can be. You can click on the sample page above for a larger view.

Shade

2009-05-07T20:52:00.004-04:00

“Shade” is part of the Art Centre of New Jersey member’s show going on now at the Bouras Galleries. The gallery is located inside the Bouras Properties Building at 25 DeForest Avenue in Summit, NJ. The show is on display until June 30, 2009.

This painting was created with Atelier Interactive Artist’s Acrylic. Chroma’s Atelier Interactive line has many advantages over traditional fast drying acrylic and is well worth looking into if you’re trying to find an alternative to oil paint. Click here for more information on Chroma products.

Medium: Atelier Interactive Artist's Acrylic
Painted on: Fredrix Archival Canvas Board
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches

Tuckerton Seaport Plein Air Competition Winner!

2009-04-26T20:37:00.006-04:00

My painting “Tuckerton View” won first place at the Tuckerton Seaport Plein Air Competition this past weekend!

The weather was on our side and there was a great turnout of artists for the event. The location offers many picturesque views including charming maritime scenes to vast marshlands. Click here to learn more about Tuckerton Seaport.

Medium: Artist quality oil

Painted on: Fredrix Archival Canvas Board

Dimensions: 9 x 12 inches

May 2009 American Artist Magazine!

2009-04-26T20:16:00.007-04:00

“Sunny Path” has been published in the May 2009 issue of American Artist Magazine! In this issue my painting was selected to promote the American Artist: Showcase Your State online contest.

American Artist Showcase: NJ Winner!

2009-03-04T18:39:00.007-05:00

My plein air painting "Sunny Path" is one of the top five winners in the American Artist Showcase Your State: New Jersey 2009 category!

Medium: Oil
Painted on: Archival Canvas Board
Dimensions: 8x10 inches

Apple Bite

2009-01-04T18:41:00.006-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Apple

2008-12-14T15:49:00.006-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Pomegranate 2 - SOLD

2008-12-13T20:22:00.008-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Toy Horse

2008-12-10T21:21:00.006-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6x6 inches.

Little White Pumpkin - SOLD

2008-10-12T20:45:00.007-04:00

Hello everyone! My outdoor show season is about wrapped up here in the northeast…so as the weather gets colder I will ease back into to my indoor daily paintings once again. Here’s a painting of a little white pumpkin to bring in the fall season.

Medium: Artist quality acrylic
Painted on: Artist quality masonite
Dimensions: 5x5 inches

Sunflowers

2008-04-07T22:18:00.006-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 7 in.

Impaired - SOLD

2008-04-02T21:51:00.005-04:00

Due to my art show season quickly approaching and the return of milder weather for outdoor painting, I will be posting less small paintings per week in order to work on larger gallery pieces, but do expect to still see new works in your email.

Thank you for your interest in my work.

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

"Eggplant" high speed movie

2008-03-28T22:15:00.005-04:00

Eggplant

2008-03-27T22:51:00.006-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 7 in.

Tulip Bottle

2008-03-26T23:12:00.005-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 7 in. x 5 in.

Silver & Violet - SOLD

2008-03-25T22:21:00.004-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Morning Marsh

2008-03-24T21:30:00.007-04:00

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Lemon Candy - SOLD

2008-03-21T21:24:00.016-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 4 in. x 4 in.

Rendezvous - SOLD

2008-03-20T23:07:00.006-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

In a Fog - SOLD

2008-03-19T22:47:00.005-04:00

We had a day of rain here in the northeast resulting in a heavy fog. I was inspired by the understated tones, low contrast and limited visibility in the landscape. Value and shape play an important role in this painting.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Misty Valley

2008-03-18T22:45:00.005-04:00

This painting was done from imagination. I wanted to create a peaceful valley setting done in a tonal style.

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Orange Slices

2008-03-17T21:14:00.008-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality masonite.

Dimensions: 6 in. x 6 in.

Complements - SOLD

2008-03-14T21:55:00.004-04:00

This painting was done by request and is already sold.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6 in. x 6 in.

Peep? - SOLD

2008-03-13T18:45:00.005-04:00

"What? It wasn't me..."

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Reflect

2008-03-12T21:45:00.004-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6 in. x 6 in.

Strawberry Cut

2008-03-11T17:48:00.004-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 4 in. x 4 in.

Three Oranges

2008-03-10T21:34:00.006-04:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6 in. x 6 in.

Southern Marsh

2008-03-06T20:28:00.004-05:00

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Sky Break

2008-03-05T22:09:00.004-05:00

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.

Painted on: Artist quality masonite.

Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Winter Lake

2008-03-05T00:16:00.003-05:00

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Chrysanthemums

2008-03-03T21:10:00.004-05:00

My local grocery store has been carrying a nice variety of fresh cut flowers lately and these striking reddish/violet chrysanthemums with white tips were a must to paint.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 7 in.

Quiet Marsh

2008-02-29T23:56:00.004-05:00

This painting was inspired by the New Jersey wetlands during a somewhat overcast day, late afternoon. I could remember the soft greens, blues and violets of the marshland under these conditions. It hasn't been too bad of a winter here in the northeast but while I was painting this scene I was sure looking forward to summer again.

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 7 in.

Gerbera - SOLD

2008-02-28T23:53:00.004-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 7 in.

Heart Lollipop - SOLD

2008-02-27T21:34:00.005-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Wood Lure

2008-02-26T22:11:00.005-05:00

The paint on this old lure has worn down to the wood.

Medium: Artist quality oil.

Painted on: Artist quality masonite.

Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Winter Vista - SOLD

2008-02-25T23:01:00.008-05:00

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

M & M's - SOLD

2008-02-22T21:07:00.005-05:00

This painting was first attempted in oil which turned out to be another lesson learned. Some subjects are better suited for acrylics and some are better suited for oils or pastels, watercolors or etc. Tip: Be sensitive to the subject matter and choose the medium that will best express the vision.

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Strawberry

2008-02-21T21:16:00.005-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

5 Blueberries

2008-02-20T20:49:00.006-05:00

This painting definitely looks better in person. I tried color correcting for this posting but couldn’t quite capture the "freshness" of the original.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Snap Peas

2008-02-19T21:51:00.005-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Nautilus Shell - SOLD

2008-02-18T21:01:00.007-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

White & Pink Roses

2008-02-15T21:01:00.004-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 7 in.

Mint Twist Lollipop - SOLD

2008-02-14T08:48:00.004-05:00

This handmade mint flavored lollipop was just as much fun to paint as the last. The image has a bit of a “pop-art" feel do to the light playful background. I find that acrylic paint lends itself well to this type of work.

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Jalapenos

2008-02-13T21:47:00.005-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Mango

2008-02-12T21:05:00.002-05:00

This subject was painted under warm incandescent lighting making an overall warm tone to the image. I had to do very little mixing of the reds and yellows do to their saturation. The background had a broken plaster look to it from my initial block-in so I decided just to go with that. This made a perfect setting for a mango.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 4 in. x 4 in.

Twist Lollipop

2008-02-11T20:21:00.001-05:00

Some subjects just scream, PAINT ME! This lollipop’s deep rich color and twisting pinstripes were all that I needed for inspiration.

Medium: Artist quality Acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Sandy Path

2008-02-08T12:25:00.002-05:00

Medium: Artist quality acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6 in . x 6 in.

Fruit Tart - SOLD

2008-02-07T14:13:00.002-05:00

Surprisingly, I found this painting to be quite challenging. After a couple restarts I’m happy with the final result. Unfortunately, this beautiful dessert was sitting under hot lighting for way too long during the painting process to be considered safe to eat afterwards.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6 in. x 6 in.

Valley Way

2008-02-06T21:33:00.002-05:00

Medium: Artist quality Acrylic.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 6 in. x 6 in.

Rubber Duck - SOLD

2008-02-05T21:32:00.001-05:00

Warm memories of childhood bath time come to mind from this classic rubber duck. This was one of the few paintings that just came together without much trouble. This was a fun little subject to paint!

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality oil.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Marsh

2008-02-04T11:02:00.002-05:00

This is a painting made from memory; inspired by the lush marshlands of Cheesequake State Park as seen on my drive home from the N.J. shoreline.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Bananas

2008-02-01T12:45:00.002-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Clementine - SOLD

2008-01-31T10:04:00.001-05:00

Texture was the motivation behind this piece; from the torn edges of the peel to the intricate pulp webbing my aim was to capture the feel of these surfaces. This was a fun little daily painting exercise.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Pomegranate - SOLD

2008-01-30T12:29:00.004-05:00

The deep cool reds of this pomegranate were my inspiration behind this painting. I did very little mixing utilizing rich color straight from the tube.

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Two Lemons - SOLD

2008-01-29T14:29:00.000-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.

Lime and a half - SOLD

2008-01-28T13:43:00.002-05:00

Medium: Artist quality oil.
Painted on: Artist quality masonite.
Dimensions: 5 in. x 5 in.