I recently painted some flowers on wooden panels using acrylic and papers...these are super fun and meditative.

I've had a number of portrait commissions lately. Every one comes with its own challenges. For this one, I had to travel to Grand Rapids to take the photos of his two children...it is a surprise for his wife's birthday...finished with it just in time! 
​Watercolor on paper, 16 in. x 12 in.

Newest portrait in watercolor on aqua board. This painting will be on exhibit in the Michigan Water Color Society show
 June 8 - July 23 at the Janice Church Gallery Bloomfield Michigan.

After a mixed media workshop with Stan Kurth, I decided to try the technique on a portrait. Not sure if I should continue in this direction.

This time I tried to emulate the very stylized and colorful style of Egon Schiele. He often elongates the limbs and hands of his subjects. I don't feel as if this portrait was quite as successful at evoking his style.

A series of Self Portraits in the style of my favorite artist throughout history. This project has been on my radar for awhile now and I am excited to begin with Evan Uglow, British 1932-2000. This often overlooked brilliant artist was never into exhibiting his work. His style is classical and he rigidly controlled his model. A grid pattern is often visible in his finished portraits.