Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Original Big Eye Blue Fairy Angel Painting....

 

I hope that you are having a wonderful holiday season and that this day brings you joy.  Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Feliz dia de los Muertos! Happy Day of the Dead! Original Big Eye Pan Dulce Sweet Bread Butterfly Oil Painting....

 

Feliz dia de los Muertos!  Happy Day of the Dead! This is my painting for the Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of art.  I didn't manage to post a wip work in progress shot, but I did take a day off  to visit the show and I'll try to share some pictures from it when I get a chance.  Besitos de Ancestro/Ancestor Kisses is 16"x20" in duo oils, framed.

This Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead  show runs from Thursday October 5 - November 19, 2023.

Ontario Museum of History & Art

225 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762

Gallery hours are Thursday/Friday, 12 PM – 4 PM, Saturday/Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM

For more information, please call (909)395-2510 or visit OntarioMuseum.org  to plan your upcoming visit.

Happy Halloween! Original Big Eye Wednesday Addams in a Cemetary Painting...

 

So, I didn't finish my scarecrow painting, my massive household project has been eating almost all of my time and energy; but Wednesday Addams and I wanted to wish you a happy, safe, and spooky Halloween (okay the safe is from me...).  The painting is 11"x14" acrylic with texture in some of the cemetary tombstones on canvas, framed.

WIP Work in Progress! Original Big Eye Scarecrow Painting...

 

This is the start of this big eye scarecrow painting, I'm working on her for Halloween, but I may not finish in time as I've embarked on a massive household project...  The original painting is 11"x14" duo oils on wood.  At this point in the wip work in progress, I've worked mainly on the background.  I think the next steps will be to continue on to underpainting... 

Sketch Line Art Drawing for my Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead Piece

 

This is the sketch I submitted for the Ontario Museum of Art Show Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories Exhibit.  The theme was memories and food and I decided on a whimsical headress of pan dulce that was composed of sweet bread that I shared with my grandparents on the head of a maiden kissed by her ancestor.

I plan on sharing some work in progress views of the piece as well as the finished piece on Dia de los Muertos, but if you'd like to see the original completed painting in person, it's up at the museum.  The information is below.

Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories

Ontario Museum of History & Art in the Museum's North Wing

225 South Euclid Avenue

Ontario, California 91762

Thursday October 5 - November 19, 2023

Regular Open Hours

Thursday/Friday, 12 PM – 4 PM, Saturday/Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM

Admission is free

General Information or to make a reservation call: (909) 395-2510

Upcoming Event Information, Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of Art

 

Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories

Ontario Museum of History & Art in the Museum's North Wing

225 South Euclid Avenue

Ontario, California 91762

Thursday October 5 - November 19, 2023

Regular Open Hours

Thursday/Friday, 12 PM – 4 PM, Saturday/Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM

Admission is free

General Information or to make a reservation call: (909) 395-2510

Community Reception – Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 12 PM – 3 PM

I have an art piece up at the Día de los Muertos: Recuerdos de Sabores/Flavorful Memories Exhibit at the Ontario Museum of Art.  I love creating Day of the Dead art and I hope you will love this piece.  I will be sharing my sketch and some of my works in progress shots of the piece soon.  I'm not planning to attend the opening, but I'm hoping to visit the show at some point.  I don't know when though.  I will try to take some photographs to share while I'm there...

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Big Eye Fantasy Pirate Lass Sketch...

 

Ahoy scallywags, in honor o' International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I 'ave been workin' on this sketch 'o' a pirate lass.  I'm sorry 'tis been such a long while.

I hope ye 'ave an excellent Talk Like a Pirate Day!

WIP Work in Progress! Original Big Eye Latina Mermaid Painting...

 

This is layer two of the underpainting of this big eye Latina mermaid...  The original painting is 16"x20" duo oils on wood.  At this point in the wip work in progress, I've worked on the rocks as well.  I think I will give her at least one more underpainting layer before I proceed with the next layers... 

WIP Work in Progress! Original Chibi Lovebird Bird on Sakura Cherry Blossom Branch Painting...

 

Behind, but not forgotten!  Here is a WIP work in progress image of this original chibi lovebird bird on a sakura cherry blossom branch painting.  It is 5"7" on canvas and is being painted in duo oils.  It's been a while since I've made any progress on this painting, but it is not forgotten.  I need to work on the flowers and some details on the bird still, but it is coming along...   

Mermay! Original WIP Work in Progress Mermaid Painting...

 

May has slipped away from me or perhaps skudded past me, it's been a busy month.  Unfortunately I haven't finished my mermay painting, but I will continue to work on her...  The original painting is 16"x20" duo oils on wood.  At this point in the wip work in progress, I've been working on the background.  My next step is to try texturing the rocks with a fun sponge that I have, I'm looking forward to it... 

Happy Mother's Day! Photograph of Blue Flowers at Huntington Gardens...

 

I took this photograph of blue flowers at Huntington Gardens on my most recent visit with my mother.  I believe this blue-green flower is a rare bromeliad from Chile called Puya alpestris that blooms in the spring in the Desert Garden.  Mother's Day is a special day to celebrate one of our most precious family members and friends, but it is also shared moments that draw us together.  Many thanks to my mother for being with me.

Happy National Pet Month! Original Red Chow Chow Dog Painting...

 

I painted this fluffy red chow chow dog painting some time ago as a gift for Alex's mother.  The original painting is 8"x10" acrylics on panel.  She seemed a fitting image to celebrate National Pet Month with...

Do Not Eat Me! Original Porg Star Wars Day Painting... May the 4th be With You!

 

I've completed my porg painting.  Lately I don't always know the titles to my paintings, but this one is clearly, "Do Not Eat Me."  The original painting is 4"x4" duo oils on wood.  I painted this little one for Star Wars Day.  May the 4th be with you...

Mermay! Original Rough Sketches of Mermaids...

 

These sketches are very rough, I haven't refined them much at all.  They're the glimmer of ideas...  I'm thinking about doing a new mermaid painting for Mermay, I think the one in the lower left corner with the larger face above will be the seed of that.  I wanted to share the idea phase of this project...

Sneak Peek! Original WIP Work in Progress Porg Star Wars Day Painting...

 

In this porg wip work in progress, I have sketched in the porg and blocked in the background.  The original painting is 4"x4" duo oils on wood.  I am painting this little one for Star Wars Day.  May the 4th be with you...

Bunny Love! Annie Stegg Gerard's Spring Sale Until April 28th...

 

One of my favorite artists is Annie Stegg Gerard and she's having a Spring Sale in her shop https://www.gallerygerard.com/store until April 28th.  I bought these two bunny prints and a set of her dragon postcards.  The prints were shipped flat and signed at no additional cost.  She's the most incredible artist, if you have a chance, take a look...  

Happy Earth Day! Original Water Lilies Painting...

 

I took the photograph I used as reference at Descanso Gardens.  These two water lilies could encompass the whole world for me.  The original painting is 18"x24" acrylics on canvas.  I hope you have a beautiful day.

Yellow Bird Amidst Some Yellow Flowers at Huntington Gardens...

 

I took this photograph of a yellow bird amidst some yellow flowers at Huntington Gardens some time ago.  It was actually in the parking lot as we were leaving.  I woke this day with a powerful urge to look at the beauty of the gardens and decided to share this one with you.  I hope it will bring you some hapiness as it did me.

Happy World Art Day from this Original Big Eye Latina Fairy Girl Painting...

 

Happy World Art Day from me and from this original big eye Latina fairy girl painting.  She is 10"14" on a wooden plank and is painted in acrylics.  I'm celebrating by hopefully working on some art!

Hippity Hoppitus! Happy Easter from this Original Big Eye Albino Bunny Girl Painting...

 

Happy Easter from me and from this original big eye albino bunny girl painting.  She is 11"14" on wood and is painted in duo oils.  I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

WIP Work in Progress! Original Chibi Lovebird Bird on Sakura Cherry Blossom Branch Painting...

 

Here is a WIP work in progress image of this original chibi lovebird bird on a sakura cherry blossom branch painting.  It is 5"7" on canvas and is being painted in duo oils.  This is the winning bird.  I'd planned to do a more straightforward study of just the bird; but when I took some advice and made the form smaller and paid attention to some details, I decided that while still keeping it a study, to incorporate some sakura cherry blossoms and make it more of a stand alone painting.   

Happy St. Patrick's Day from this Big Eye Original Mermaid with Seahorse Friends Painting...

 

When looking through my paintings to wish you a happy Saint Patrick's Day, I discovered I haven't painted a lot of redheads.  However, this little mermaid with seahorse friends would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday...

WIP Work in Progress! Original big eye bunny girl painting... Still a ways to go...

 

Here is a WIP work in progress image of this original bunny girl painting.  She is 11"14" on wood and is being painted in duo oils.  I'd planned to start the bird on Friday, but have been working on this one.  I have unknown layers to go on her but I'm having a lot of fun painting her.   

Please Help Me Decide Between Which One of Two Chibi Baby Lovebirds to Paint...

 Edit:  And the winner by one vote across my social media sites is baby bird #1...  It was very close and I had some thoughtful write in votes for both birds, but I put it to a vote due to supply issues.  Thanks so much for the help!

I am doing a small study of one of these two chibi baby lovebirds, but I can not decide which one...  I will be painting both birds in a larger painting in the hair of a Rococo maiden, but only one as a study.  Please vote between bird 1 on the left and bird 2 on the right.

The vote will end on  Friday March 3rd at 2pm pst.  I will tally the votes between my social media accounts and begin painting the winning bird!

WIP Work in Progress! Original big eye bunny girl painting...

 

It's been a while since I've posted a WIP work in progress image.  This original bunny girl painting is 11"14" on wood and is being painted in duo oils.  I've completed the underpainting.  Next up will be her fluffy hair...

A Bit of Cheer! Happy Black History Month from this Mermaid with Clownfish Friends Painting...

 

It is dark and stormy and cold, at least for us, and colder still across the land.  To contrast with the weather, I've decided to share one of my brighter, cheerier original paintings.  This mermaid has three clownfish friends.  She and her fish friends aren't historical, but they do wish you a happy Black History Month...

Happy Valentine's Day! Heart on the Horizon...

 

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day.  I painted this image of a heart rising on the horizon of purple mountains quite some time ago, but it still speaks to me of hope and love.  

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! Original Bunny Rabbit Oil Painting...

 

In honor of Chinese Lunar New Year, I have painted this tiny bunny rabbit painting.  The panel measures 4"x4"!  I hope your new year is festive and full of good fortune...