Gorilla My Dreams…

It was time for another animal portrait. We saw "The Gorilla King", on Nature, and it impressed me once again how expressive these animals are.

16 x 20", oil on canvas

The Studio

We had the official opening of the studio on April 20. What a nice afternoon! Lots of friends & family. Had the paintings hanging all around the exterior walls and fence of the main house.

A Wetlands Landscape

Wetlands View, 10" x 8", oil on board

I had taken this picture about 3 years ago, planning on making a painting, but my early attempts at landscapes were a bit disappointing. I've watched my friend, Lauren Brandy, make some gorgeous little landscapes and I give her the credit for helping me understand how to approach the subject.

Do you Sudoku?

I like to do Sudoku puzzles (even though I am still on the easy to moderate level). I wanted to see what a painting of a completed puzzle would look like so here are 4:

12" x 12", Watercolor

12" x 12", oil

4.5" x 4.5", goache

12" x 12", acrylic