July 31, 2014     In honor of Mary Silzer's  Birthday.

Just a note to add a couple new paintings to the blog.

Alone in Tahoe (16 x 20 (X)

The Guardians (12 x 36) (X)

Country Side (16 x 20)

July 25, 2014

Started to paint again after some travel.  i had hoped to photograph some interesting subject matter on a road trip from the mid-west home but took I 70 an was disappointed.   Any way here are two I worked on.

Sky over Old Muddy (16 x20) (X)

After the Storm (16 x 20)

July 5, 2014

I wanted to post an effort in honor of Betty Ogawa, a Wife, Mother, Grandmother and a Great supporter of needed causes in the Bay Area (including one that I am donating these pictures to)
Pennsula Volunteers (Little House and Meals on Wheels)   Her kindness and devoted support in time and financial ways was remarkable.   She passed away to soon and will be missed by all.

I have tried to give my interpretation of a famous Japanese artist in her memory.

Water Fall (30 x 40)

June 28th,  2014

Still trying to develop the brush and color coordinations.  Tried some different subject matter.

Monuments !16 x 20)

Canyon Falls (16 x 20)

Iguazu Falls (16 x 20)

June 23,2014

The post for today is a lesson in patience.  I've tried to realize that I can devote more time and do not have to finish a painting in one effort.   The following is one I did over several hours covering two days.  (I get a chance to paint in the afternoons from about 2 to 4:30).  I am glad that I have listened to my artist friend and have devoted more time to my lessons.

A Yard (24 x 30)

June 21,  2014  Summer Solstice

Took my time for this one and devoted two days of three hours each to try and slow down.  I took a few breaks in between to observe the progress.   Anyway  here it is.

Canyon (24x 30)

June 20, 2014

Trying to get a handle on slowing down my efforts.   It seems that when I start a new subject and get going I find it hard to stop and take a breath.   I want to continue and finish what I started which doesn't lend itself to a more detailed product.   I am learning and hope to relax and take my time.  

Yesterday I tried to just work on black and white and produced the following.

By the Sea ( 24 x 30)