I haven’t posted for way too long. Here is a quick oil sketch to start off again. The title refers to my subject matter, which usually incorporates a variety of animal imagery, whether live, dead or manufactured. A PAINTER’S BACKGROUNDOil sketch on canvas, 14 x 11 inches.
Artwork
Looking east
I just realized that many of my portraits are frontal views. This one is looking left-left… LOOKING EASTGraphite on paper, 12 x 9 inches
Greek fisherman’s hat.
I love Greek fisherman’s hats. I own two. One I’ve had for many years and the other I found a few years ago at a garage sale. They didn’t know what they were selling. They remind me of the Greek Islands. Of course, I never actually saw a Greek fisherman wearing one in real life, […]
Pearl earrings
New earrings my friend Samira Samimi made. Yummy pearl earrings. PEARL EARRINGS Graphite on paper, 8 x 4 inches
Serviette at Greg’s
When I first lived in Israel in the 1990s, it was rare that you would be given a napkin with your meal unless you asked for it. They were often called a serviettes, from the British influence I suppose. They were expensive and as about as absorbent as waxed paper. Last night I had dinner […]
Line, Sweet Line
Line, sweet line. Line that creates the superhero and the cartoon. Line that encompasses and encircles; line that leads us on. LINE, SWEET LINEInk on paper, 10 x 8 inches
Simon says
SIMON SAYS Graphite, 10 x 8 inches These sizes are all approximate since I didn’t bring a ruler with me.
Two dead birds and me
I was really, really sick yesterday. Don’t know what it was I ate. So I’m late posting. TWO DEAD BIRDS AND ME Ink and gouache, 12 x 9 inches
Without Glasses
WITHOUT GLASSESOil on panel, 8 x 6 inches oil I’m leaving today for Israel for a month. So after today, postings may be sparse until I return.