Boat Yard (Watercolor)

Even to this day, I'm surprised when these on the spot watercolor sketches actually turn into something. As impressionistic as it is, I still like the boat for sale...

The scrawled "Sale" written on the bow is about as unreadable in real life as it is here.

Garibaldi Oregon dry docks - Watercolor, 9x12

Abandoned Desert Homestead (Watercolor)

Small watercolor sketch of an eastern Oregon homestead that has seen better days. This one takes me back....

New Year's Resolutions

Winter House, watercolor

It's a new year and it's time for me to rethink and make some new resolutions.

I admit that I've allowed my work - as a documentary photographer - to take up all of my time. That's not fair to those who'd like to see more paintings. I am still painting, btw, but I haven't been blogging or posting. That needs to change.

So we'll make it a resolution to post more often. I certainly have the incentive to do so! I just need to make the time.

India Ink Sumi-Style Sketch, Oceanside and Seagull

Created with india ink and tradtional bamboo sumi-e brushes, this sketch of Oceanside Oregon rocks with a seagull was a fun experiment.  Having studied Sumi-e, I had been meaning to use those skills for something new and different.  This sketch is 9" x 12" on Strathmore watercolor paper.

And Coming Soon...

Yes, I will get back to posting paintings again. I've been working on some long-term projects including the feral cat documentary but I'm painting too. You just don't always see the results.


Also, I have an essay in the new book, Art Is Dead, where I talk about the problems with art in America, both in terms of popular culture and the inner circle of art elites. It is a worthwhile read and I suggest you acquire it....