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.

This 8 x 6 floral in oil represents a breakthrough for me. The Purple Iris painting captures the essence of  the flower in paint.

I attended a workshop with Stanley Bielen. These three florals were painted during the workshop and signal a new direction for my painting. Looser and more intuitive.