New Growth

This design is based on an old Magnolia tree in Elmwood historic cemetery in Memphis, TN. I was attracted to the textures and various colors I saw. The contrast between the old and the new was exciting.

Barney

I never thought about selling this until I saw some other celebrity portraits on sale here. So…I did this some time ago while watching one of the greatest TV shows of all time. I enjoy doing caricatures occasionally, and this one was fun.

Men! Welcome to the rock!

Fallen Tree 2

This is another view of my previous "Fallen Tree" posting. This is a bit less dramatic of an angle. It is more of a restful pose. Just the thing to rest your eyes upon as you sip your morning coffee.

I just noticed I forgot to sign it…it will be signed before I send it out.

Boy On A Horse

This is a ball point pen drawing on acid free paper. The image reference is from a trip to a Colorado guest ranch I took back in 2007. Some of the guests were getting ready for a ride.

Fallen Tree

I know its a bit scary looking, but don't run away. Pause and consider. When I draw or paint something, part of me is hoping that I convey some of the same feeling I have to someone else. I saw this tree from across the field as I drove out to wait for my son to finish practicing soccer. What arrested my attention was the drama. The upended roots are like an explosion of dramatic contrasts bursting out like the fourth of July. The weathered and interesting textures add to the effect. At the same time, the restful decaying aspect gives it the solemn dignity of an ancient Greek ruin. I know all that sounds rather pretentious, but why else would I stand out in a windy field with ants biting my ankles drawing this thing?

Almost Home

Have you ever had that lonesome highway feeling, coming home after a long trip as the evening falls? I tried to put that feeling into this design.

Fat Bird

He's fat and he's a bird. What more can I say?