Toscanini Ice Cream Still Life

This week I tackled some ice cream. You've got to love ice cream on these hot summer days. I can't get enough of it. This rather contemporary composition with its heavy impasto technique mixes realism with expressionism. One of the best ice creams you will ever test - Toscanini.

Cherry Ice Cream Still Life

This week I tackled some cherry ice cream. You've got to love ice cream on these hot summer days. I can't get enough of it. This rather contemporary composition with its heavy impasto technique mixes realism with expressionism.

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Ketchup Still Life - Wasp Sting Tale

This weekend I was happily painting my little still life (well this one is large compared to many other paintings -16" 20") when I decided to walk out on my deck for a break. It was a beautiful Friday. I was standing on my deck overlooking the woods behind my house when I saw a wasp buzzing around my arm. I decided to play it cool and not move. I thought, heck I'm always working in my yard and shade garden and have never been bothered by them. However, this time it was different. There I was, standing with hands on my hip with my apron on when all of a sudden BAM! I got stung in the arm. Son of a gun- he got me ! I was so mad. My wife mad same recipe using meat tenderizer that help. I decided to go back and paint and after several hours it seemed to be better. I went to bed that night and all was fine. The next day, I looked at my sting and it had a little pimple like head on the wound. I thought that I had got the stinger out the previous day. So, I decided to try to relieve the pressure on the would. SO I pop it. Mistake ! What I did was release the venom into my system and down my arm. No I have a red slightly puffy wound driving me nits. I really messed up. Oh well, that is my tale and what I had to go through to paint this still life. Being an artist is a hard life - stinger and all.


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This still life of a ketchup bottle (which I bought from ebay) and a salt shaker and creamer is a classic Diner / Kitchen style still life. I played with the reflections and highlights and created a sort of somber quiet scene. Hope you enjoy it.

Vintage Cat Creamer Still Life

This week I decided to take on something that is very different and very unusual. First I wrapped canvas around a 3/4" birch and gessoed all the sides. I wanted to play with the texture of the canvas but still maintain the hard surface of the wood underneath. This is the first time I have tried this and I am pleased with the results.

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This painting subject is very different and perhaps a little odd from some of my loyal followers. This strange and yet compelling painting of a very retro/vintage cat creamer captivated me. I was drawn but the unusual design painted surface. However, what really caught my fancy where the fine little cracks in the surface of the paint. The very dark and strong shadowing makes this painting a real eye catcher. I must admit, the digital image really does not serve this painting justice - the details in the layering and lines can't be captured in this photo.

French Mustard and Ketchup Dispenser Painting

This very unique still life of a French ketchup and mustard container is a real classic find for me. I really enjoy the design and the classic little decals of still life on the bottle.

Pancake-Eggs-Sausage VI-Still Life Painting

I went wild! I decided with pancake, sausage and eggs (I like it over well). I liked the composition and color in this contemporary style still life painting. This is part of my on-going series in my breakfast theme series.

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Sunny Side Up Eggs !

This painting of two sunny side up eggs on toast is a painting that is filled with rich warm and cool tones. I decided this weekend to take a break from my passion of pancakes and switch to eggs - can't go wrong here either. Eat up !


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Slice of Patriotic Pie

In the spirit of the 4th of July, I painted this rather expressive still life with its array of colors and design. I pushed the enveloped a little and challenged the eye in this rather patriotic painting. Please enjoy.