Benchwarmers

Washington Square Park in New York City is one of my favorite  places to people watch.  I've found many subjects there.  The secret is photographing very discreetly.  It helps to have someone with you who will "pose" in front of your intended subject.  These people were not really sitting together.  I sat in one place and over the period of an hour photograph everyone who sat down.  That's how they all came together on canvas.

Whose the antique?

These two window shoppers are on King Street in Charleston.  I was challenged by the window reflections.  My son came up with the title.

WHOSE THE ANTIQUE?

Boobs and Booze

That is the name of my new series.  I had originally named it "Girls Who Wine".  My son came up with the new name, "Boobs and Booze",  which has received a lot more attention!

They are so much fun to paint and I learn so many things about girls and their friends.  Here are some of the things I've learned.  Girls like to drink in bars.  They are proud of their boobs, hair, and jewelry. Most important is that they cherish their friendships.  My girls are always young, always thin, and are always smiling!

They can be special ordered.  My website has contact information.  They are painted with  acrylic on 5x5 gallery wrapped canvas and sell for $75. plus shipping.

I'm Back!

My family has had a tough year and I have neglected my blog and many other things.  As many of you artist will understand,  my studio and my paints saved me and gave me much needed stress relief.   I have not sent many comments your way but I have been looking and hope to do better about keeping in touch and sharing.

I spent a lot of time in NYC this past winter with my daughter.  Here is a large painting I did of Grand Central Station.  Many of you will recognize the way the light comes from the high windows.  It was late afternoon so the shadows are long with great contrast.   I transposed groups of people from 3 photos.   That was quite the challenge.

Need help with name

It's winter in Manhattan.  People have just left work and are on their way home.  This is the intersection of Houston and Broadway.  It's busy and there is not much of a chance to jaywalk.  You know how New Yorkers love that.  As soon as I snapped the picture, red had changed to white and they were off.
It was a challenge to paint the figures back lit in the red light.  I initially had the figures too dark and went back and added some color in the 4 and 5 range.  It was a good exercise in painting contrast.
I can't think of a name for the painting.  Any suggestions?

Made it to the Beach

This woman was so glad to get to the beach that she didn't even bother to get herself organized.  She went directly to the chair and plopped.  She didn't even let go of her bag for the first 15 minutes.  I'm guessing she had been trying to get to the beach all day.
I had a view from the deck and got an interesting perspective for painting.  There is no end to the different types of bodies and positions.  I'm loving the challenge of trying to capture each one.

Hatpy In New York

My youngest daughter and her husband live in Manhattan.  I took a picture of them this summer trying on hats.   I did the figures and hats with a palette knife and the background with a brush. I gave it to them for their second wedding anniversary.
They are giving us a new grandchild in January!  Yeh!