A weeks worth of paint and canvas

Last week was very cool - only (1) painting #806 to add but several sold (1) by my new gallery in Scottsdale AZ. A gallery secured from my last American Art Collector ad. 

Struck out on  Raymar 2013 contest 1st round - (5) submitted none hit the mark.....I have (10) more chances so perhaps next time:=) 

NEW ONE

#806 Koi & Lotus 48x44 oil on linen (3-23-13)

SOLD!

 #783 Koi & Lotus 60x48 Oil on linen (2-16-13)

Congratulations Crossroads!

#646 London House of Parliament 48x44 oil on linen (4-18-12)

Congratulations Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ! 

 

Later....

A weeks worth of paint and canvas

This week my paint brush wanted to visit London. Personally I like painting the iconic views us tourist enjoy the most, a bigger challenge I think. I have hundreds of photos from my trip last year but never had the time to explore in paint. 

I started with the thought of doing a run of 8x10s. The first two views I have painted before, Westminster and Trafalgar Square only 30x30s.    

#801 Westminster 8x10 oil on linen (3-15-13)

#802 Trafalgar Square 8x10 oil on linen (3-10-13)

I had a 15x30 canvas and frame so I used a more panoramic view of Westminster from the Hungerford Bridge. After this little gem I took a few days off, watched movies, framed and hung paintings at Crossroads for Friday night opening.

#803 Westminster Bridge 15x30 oil on linen (3-11-13) 

Friday morning I managed (2) more 8x10s but that was it for my London run.  

#804 Big Ben 8x10 oil on linen (3-15-13)

#805 Trafalgar Square - upper terrace 8x10 oil on linen (3-15-13)

SOLD

#445 Venice - Morning Rush 20x16 (3-4-11)

 Congratulations Crossroads!! 

 Betty, the happy new owner of Morning Rush

The gorgeous Sue LeGrand (in purple) - owner of LeGrand Fine Art

 Jayson and Christine Walton - soon to be new Parents

 Later....

A weeks worth of paint and canvas

I might be at the beginning of the elusive "roll". My last painting for February #793 worked out nicely and looks good hanging on the entry wall at my Crossroads gallery. 

  

I started the week out with a run of (6) 8x10s with a Venetian theme - (2) one day and (4) the next. I got a few nice paintings - explored some other views and rather like #799 Venice - Lagoon Passing.....good possibilities for a larger painting.

  #794 Grand Canal 8x10 oil on linen (3-4-13)

 #795 Venetian Gods 8x10 oil on linen (3-4-13)

#796 Venice - View to Grand Canal 8x10 oil on linen (3-5-13)

#797 Venice - View to Grand Canal 8x10 oil on linen (3-5-13)
 

 #798 Venice - Venetian Gold 8x10 oil on linen (3-5-13)

 #799 Venice - Lagoon Passing 8x10 oil on linen (3-5-13)

My last painting of the week was a deliberate copy of a previous painting sold. The original was offered in print form - unfortunately the image quality was questionable and it placed me in a bad spot with someone who ordered it. My only option was to repaint it.
  

#800 Matador (2) 48x44 oil on linen (3-9-13)

 #641 Matador (1) 48x44 oil on linen (3-7-12)

Will you look at that - painted almost one year apart only missing by 2 days....perhaps an anniversary version going forward.
 

Later...

A weeks worth of paint and canavs

This was an odd week - I missed entering the 2013 International Portrait contest. The deadline was March 4th. I just didn't have anything strong enough.......better to wait.

I did completed one 48x44 painting #793 and blew the remaining week by revisiting a previous overcooked 48x44 Venice painting #760 that didn't work. The original painting got fussy and was going nowhere so I signed off and moved on.

VENETIAN GOD BEFORE

#760 Venetian God 48x44 oil on linen (12-16-12)

VENETIAN GOD AFTER

#760 Venetian God 48x44 oil on linen repainted (3-3-13)

My favorite detail

LOL.....but it didn't work the 2nd time either....nor did I expect it to. I use it as a large working study as a prelude to another...a good use for a failed painting.

My one new painting actually came from last weeks 8x10 Koi barrage. One of the references I didn't use was exceptional and just what I needed for my Crossroads March opening. It was also the last painting of February.

 #793 Koi and Lotus 48x44 oil on linen (2-28-13)

SOLD!
 

 

#664 Koi and Lotus 24X24 oil on linen (6-12-12)

Later...I'm going to do some 8x10 Venice paintings - I need to work on that subject! 

A weeks worth of paint and canavs

My (9) painting week was a fairly productive......easier when doing barrage of 8x10s which I haven't done in a while. I like to do fast and furious when I get in a rut or as a warmup to a bigger painting.
  
I selected some favorite Koi from my Maymont files....my favorite in this group is #787 called Koi Scramble. 

Some disappointing news - neither of my paintings submitted to OPA National were able to scoot by the judging panel.....perhaps next time.

Again no work on my portrait project so it might be in a stall....only a week left and other commitments are taking over fast.....
 

#784 Koi 8x10 oil on linen (2-17-13)

#785 Koi 8x10 oil on linen (2-18-13)

#786 Koi 8x10 oil on linen (2-18-13)

#787 Koi Scramble 8x10 oil on linen (2-18-13)

#788 Koi 8x10 oil on linen (2-18-13)

#789 Koi 8x10 oil on linen (2-18-13)

#790 Koi 20x20 oil on linen (2-19-13)

#791 Koi 8x10 oil on linen (2-20-13)

#792 Koi 8x10 oil on linen (2-21-13)

SOLD!

#618 Koi and Lilies 40x72 oil on linen (12-15-11)

Congratulations Richard Stravitz Fine Art Gallery!  

Later.........

A weeks worth of paint and canvas

My last week was about two paintings, both for galleries (1) small seascape and (1) large Koi. No portraits this week. 

#782 Soul Surfing 24x30 oil on linen (2-11-13)

Detail

#783 Koi & Lotus 60x48 oil on linen (2-16-13)

DETAILS

 My favorite passage 

My favorite detail

I really got into this leaf and Koi - left me wishing for pair of sharp scissors to cut it out............

Later...