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GOLDEN PORTRAIT 2 - New Mixed-Media Portrait Painting

11/5/2019

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Golden Portrait 2, latex, acrylic & spray paint on canvas, 18 x 25", 2019
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DAVID WITH THE HEAD OF GOLIATH - New Figure Painting

11/5/2019

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David with the head of Goliath, latex paint on canvas, 43 x 55", 2019
In this painting, the biblical hero David holds the severed head of Goliath, following their brief and surprising battle. The theme (a long tradition in painting and sculpture) portrays a key moment in the biblical narrative, and celebrates the story of a humble shepherd overcoming a more powerful enemy with courage and precision.
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INSPIRATION: Sketching Verrocchio at the National Gallery

9/29/2019

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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.
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Studies of a terracotta "Sleeping youth" and the painting of "Saint Jerome" by Verrocchio
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Study of Verrocchio's drawing "Seated study of Madonna and Child"
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Study of the drapery in Verrocchio's painting of the Madonna & Child
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Study of a small bronze sculpture of a nude male, title "Il Pugilatore" or the boxer
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Sketching the arm of Verrocchio's iconic bronze of David
​(said to be modeled after his young pupil Leonardo da Vinci).
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INSPIRATION: David with the Head of Goliath

9/29/2019

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Davids by Donatello and Verrocchio
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Caravaggio's "David with the head of Goliath"
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"ACHILLEUS" DRAWING SERIES: Part 3

8/25/2019

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Famous Spearman, charcoal and pastel on paper, 11 x 14", 2019
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Glorious Achilleus, charcoal and pastel on paper, 11 x 14", 2019
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COLLECTORS' HOME - Bear Mountain Life Magazine

8/18/2019

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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. 
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"ACHILLEUS" DRAWING SERIES: Part 2

8/18/2019

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Swift Runner Achilleus, charcoal and pastel on gray-toned paper, 11x14", 2019
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Godlike Achilleus, charcoal and pastel on gray-toned paper, 11x14", 2019
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"ACHILLEUS" DRAWING SERIES: Part 1

8/17/2019

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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. 
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Brilliant Achilleus, charcoal and pastel on gray-toned paper, 11 x 14", 2019
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Greathearted Achilleus, charcoal and pastel on gray-toned paper, 11 x 14", 2019
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ACHILLEUS - New Drawing Series in August

7/21/2019

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Coming in August, a new drawing series: "ACHILLEUS". For a first look at the new drawings, sign up for my studio newsletter. 
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PAINTED DRAWINGS 7-9: Abstract Mixed-Media Figures

7/9/2019

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Painted Drawing 7, chalk pastel and acrylic paint on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019
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Painted Drawing 8, chalk pastel and acrylic paint
​on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019
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Painted Drawing 9, chalk pastel and acrylic paint
​on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019
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PAINTED DRAWINGS 4-6 - New Abstract Mixed-Media Figures

7/7/2019

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Painted Drawing 4, chalk pastel and acrylic paint
on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019
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Painted Drawing 5, chalk pastel and acrylic paint 
on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019
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Painted Drawing 6, chalk pastel and acrylic paint on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019
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3 New Abstract Mixed-Media Figure Drawings/Paintings

7/6/2019

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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.
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Painted Drawing 1, chalk pastel and acrylic paint on canvas paper, 16 x 20", 2019
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Painted Drawing 2, chalk pastel and acrylic paint
on canvas paper, ​16 x 20", 2019
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Painted Drawing 3, chalk pastel and acrylic paint
on canvas paper, ​16 x 20", 2019
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VIDEO - Sketches from the National Gallery of Art

6/5/2019

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Happy to share this video of sketches made during my visit to the National Gallery of Art's exhibits "Tintoretto: Artist of Renaissance Venice" and "Drawing in Tintoretto's Venice". Amazing experience!
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INSPIRATION - The Drawings of Palma Giovane

5/20/2019

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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.
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Palma Giovane (1544-1628)
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Palma Giovane (1544-1628)
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Palma Giovane (1544-1628)
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Palma Giovane (1544-1628)
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INSPIRATION - The Divine Geometer

5/10/2019

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God the Geometer, 10th century, anonymous 
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