Cherish

Cherish is a talented student, fairly quiet and a hard worker. She did some interesting work for the class. This is the first time I’ve attempted a tatoo. I may try another one. Cherish, oil on panel, 6×6 in  

Carleen

Carleen, oil on panel, 6 x 6 in Carleen (don’t you just love that name!) is very focussed on doing the best she can. She worked very hard and even the other students were commenting on what amazing progress she made in such a short time. Her last drawing wowed everyone. | Available

Daniel

Daniel, oil on panel, 4×4 in Daniel often wore this cap to class even in fairly mild fall weather. A graphic design major, he often appeared in Ryan’s drawings. This is the 4th painting for the 30 in 30 Challenge I’m participating in sponsored by Leslie Saeta. | Available

Brenda

Brenda, oil on panel, 6×6 in I’ve started painting a series of oil portraits of my students. We spend so much time together each semester and I enjoy getting to know them. I love watching their work develop. Brenda is a talented artist and did some great drawings.

Jolene

Jolene, oil on panel, 4×4 in This is the first painting I did of one of my students. Jolene was in my figure drawing class although she’s a metals major. She’s definitely her own person with the soul of a true artist. | Available

Brave Beauty

Brave Beauty, oil on panel, 4 x 4 in. | SOLD In 2003 while living in Rockford, IL, I worked for a lady who decorated her business with a lot of copper elements and orchids. It reminded me how much I love them. I saw many varieties of orchids growing wild in Honduras when I […]

Kiwi on silver base

Kiwi on silver base, oil on panel, 4 x 4 in. This Kiwi is sitting atop a small silver salt shaker with the top removed. It was given to me by my cousin who collects antiques. The pairing of the wet reflections in the Kiwi and the reflective quality of the silver is what attracted […]