Coloring Outside the Lines - a Blog -

A year seen through the Japanese calendar: February 4, 2020 - February 3, 2021 The Japanese yearly calendar is divided into 72 seasons of 5 days each.  This collection of paintings is based on the passage of time measured by this calendar - 1 image every 5 days. The complete cycle will include 72 pieces and 72 Haiku, and will celebrate The Horse. [...]

pastel calf Holstein cow painting on sanded paper - 6"x6"   Sold!  Thank you! [...]

Abstract acrylic horse painting on cradled board with painted edges - 12"x12"x1"   Sold to a new collector in TX.  Thank you! [...]

Acrylic horse painting on gallery wrap canvas with painted edges - 36" x 24" x 1.5"   Sold to a collector in California [...]

A new year, new beginnings, rebirth, changes...   In preparation for art-making in 2020, my first order of business was to reorganize my studio to allow more room for working on several larger pieces at the same time.  I moved my pastel station and 2 large book cases out of my downstairs, main studio that overlooks the horse paddock and fields, upstairs to a secondary studio where I do some metal-smithing.  Check that off as a big job done.    Next, is to go through my artwork and either save, sell, or destroy.  More details forthcoming.   Most importantly, with the holidays and company here for an [...]