Generation Nap

This is Tim and Owen from May, 2007. The little tyke is running now!

The painting is Tim's Father's Day present.

It's Dooley Time

What goes through a cat's mind, anyway?

Friend or foe?

This approach was inspired by a cat painting by Jamie Wyeth. Mr. Wyeth's painting is probably quite large, and features lots of green apples. Mine is 11 x 14"

Mother and Child - Mary Cassatt

January 19, the Ohio Plein Air Society invited artists to paint at the Cincinnati Art Museum. I brought an 11 x 14" panel to copy one of my favorites. Next time, I'll try Elizabeth Nourse.
I'm preparing to conduct a workshop at the Cincinnati Art Club March 1 & 2. The subject will be 'painting from photos.' Students will bring their own photos, and we'll work on composition, color, mood and creating distance. It should be a blast.
For workshop information, contact Joyce Friedeman 859-781-4881

Christmas Shows

Two shows are going on right now! Closson's is selling small treasures perfect for gift giving. Check out the website www.clossons.com and look at the art gallery. That's just the tip of the iceburg.
The Cincinnati Art Club is conducting a holiday sale for the next two weekends. Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16 from noon to 5:00. 1021 Parkside Place in Mt. Adams. Great buys from 32 artists! Don't miss it! www.cincinnatiartclub.com

Sharon Woods Show

"The Kids Are Gone"
The last scheduled show of 2007 opens in Cincinnati Sunday, October 21 with a reception from 1-4 p.m. The show is a 5 artist exhibit hosted at the Sharon Center at Sharon Woods. Don't put off your visit - the show only runs through October 28.

Across the Pond

8 x 10" oil on panel.
The goldfish have plenty of hiding places this summer.
You won't see a lot of postings this summer, as I get ready for several shows that are coming up this fall. 8 x 10" panels have become my favorite painting surface for outdoor excursions. This excursion just took me to the front yard...Stay tuned!
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Uncommon Ground

8 x 10" oil on panel.
This little house outside Loveland, Ohio, is part of a retreat center. The undeveloped valley vista beyond the house is becoming a rare scene in Southeast Ohio. It seems that everything is for sale in 'God's Country.'
We had a great day on Main Street yesterday. Second Sundays on Main in downtown Cincinnati has really become a big event. We had a grilled mett from the street vendor, an iced coffee from Kaldi's and sold 4 paintings. I even got a good start on a new painting.