Coloring Outside the Lines - a Blog -

'Local Catch' - acrylic on cradled board - has a new home! Thanks to the collector and Full Fathom Five Gallery! [...]

Pastel highlander cow calf painting on sanded paper, 12"x16", framed   SOLD Thank you to The Wright Gallery and my collector DR! [...]

This soft pastel painting of 'Snoop' was commissioned by his 'mom.'  I don't usually paint animals in landscapes.  I'll be the first one to tell you they aren't my forte, and I am not good at them. But this place has special meaning for the owner and her dog, so I gave it a try, and am pleased with the results. So was Steph!  Snoop is an adopted rescue, 90 lbs, and about 8 years old.  His 'mom' takes him to the dog park and swimming, which he loves as you can see! [...]

'Doubles' - acrylic on board, 24"x12" in black floater frame.   $625 Now available through The Wright Gallery [...]

'From the Sea' - acrylic on cradled board, 12"x12"x1" with painted edges.   $325 Available from the artist at Santora Fine Art.    [...]

A quartet of lobsters in acrylic on 20"x20"x1.5" wrapped canvas with painted edges.   $800 Available directly from the artist   [...]

'Renegades' - acrylic horse painting on canvas, 24"x36"x1.5" with painted edges.   $1,800 available directly from the artist.   MORE: Franz Marc gave emotional and symbolic meaning to the colors he used in his work. And like Marc's 'Blue Horses', the horses in 'Renegade' are reduced to simple organic shapes and portray a deep sense of emotion. The animals are united into a strong and harmonious organic whole.  Are they outcasts from a herd or independent individualists...  [...]