Earlier in September, Lauren and I had the great opportunity to visit the "Andrea del Verrocchio: Sculptor-Painter of Renaissance Florence" exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. While there, I studied the amazing paintings, sculptures and drawings of the Italian master.

Studies of a terracotta "Sleeping youth" and the painting of "Saint Jerome" by Verrocchio

Study of a small bronze sculpture of a nude male, title "Il Pugilatore" or the boxer

Davids by Donatello and Verrocchio

Caravaggio's "David with the head of Goliath"

Famous Spearman, charcoal and pastel on paper, 11 x 14", 2019

I'm so thrilled to be able to share images of my work in the home of collectors. Jordan and Hayley have numerous pieces of mine and Lauren's work, and we've been dying to see them installed. We can now share beautiful photos of two of my paintings in their impressive home. Click on the image below to see a feature (starting on page 22) in Bear Mountain Life Magazine with amazing photos and an incredible story about their dream home in the mountains of Vancouver. 

Swift Runner Achilleus, charcoal and pastel on gray-toned paper, 11x14", 2019

This post shares the first 2 works from my recent drawing series "ACHILLEUS" featuring the Homeric hero Achilles once he's entered the battle of Troy. These new drawings are brutal, dynamic and beautiful like their classical inspiration. 

Brilliant Achilleus, charcoal and pastel on gray-toned paper, 11 x 14", 2019

Coming in August, a new drawing series: "ACHILLEUS". For a first look at the new drawings, sign up for my studio newsletter. 

Painted Drawing 7, chalk pastel and acrylic paint on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019

In a recent blog I expressed excitement in creating "painted drawings" in homage to the work of Palma Giovane. Here are the first three examples of this very fulfilling method. See them all here.

Painted Drawing 1, chalk pastel and acrylic paint on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019

I recently visited the "Drawing in Tintoretto's Venice" exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and was particularly entranced by the drawings of Palma Giovane (1544-1628). Giovane enhanced his chalk figure drawings with touches of oil paint. This approach has inspired me to combine some of my own figure drawings with a touch of paint. Examples to come.

God the Geometer, 10th century, anonymous 

The Divine Geometer, latex paint on canvas, 36 x 48", 2019