Delicatessen - Black Sheep Cafe

6"x6" Oil on masonite

I like the abstract qualities in this composition.

The Black Sheep Cafe

6"x6" Oil on masonite

Participating in the Easthampton "paint out" really got me fired up to paint en plein air! There are so many wonderful views and street scenes to choose from in Amherst. However, a street scene without the black sheep deli just wouldn't be right. So, I started with doing a couple of studies of the beloved deli and hope to get out there this next week to work on a larger version.

Flowers Outside The Music Room

20"x16" Oil on stretched canvas

I've been working on this on and off for a couple months now since completing "The Music Room" in February. I'm putting it up in our "Interior / Exterior" show which is going on now through June 28th at the Cold Spring Gallery in Belchertown.

The Fork

12"x12" Oil on masonite

This is my entry in the 1st Annual Easthampton Plein Air Competition and Exhibition. The competition began on Thursday and the exhibit can be seen at the Nashawannuck Gallery through May 30th. I set up just down the street from the Gallery, whose "Art" and "Gift" signs are visible in my painting. What a great event! Brilliant idea to have the "Paint Out" coincide with the Art Walk Easthampton. I can't wait to see all the paintings! check out the gallery: www.nashawannuckgallery.com

Another Little Teapot

6"x4" Oil on paper

Here's another little teapot sketch! I'm having fun painting on this postcard stock I have. I really am working on a larger teapot painting! Hopefully, I'll be posting that soon.

Open Figure Drawing

9"x12" Oil on canvas board
30 minute study

This started as a 30 minute study. I've since worked on it at home to bring it to a more complete finish.