JESUS' FACE   9x12

Painting His face was a special experience. The Christian bookstore provided a business card size portrayal of Jesus' face, and it is a favorite to many of us. With inspirational music playing in the background, the painting of skin tones and expression brought me closer to Him. Perhaps His skin tones were really darker and His coloring more dusky. Whatever, the painting was a joy to do.

STILL LIFE  NASTURTIUMS   14x18

Flowers are not an easy thing for a beginning painter. I love the nasturtiums growing in my yard, but to portray them on canvas was a whole different matter! These are a bit bigger-than-life, but the color harmonies are pleasing and remind us of God's creative power.

SHEIK MUSINGS

 This painting was done in a class setting with a deadline looming. The clock was ticking away. I enjoy painting figures and like the shadow effects. I wish I'd used a canvas; it's only on paper.

BIRCH TREES   16x20

The character of Birch trees is interesting and challenging. The final painting resulted in much greenery, but the photo does not portray that. My friends have it in their collection and they are satisfied with the sunlight streaming in. Maybe there should be more contrast in the foliage?

TIGER CUB

It's fun to make figurative paintings. Here's a young tiger painted quickly during a class setting. Every student had a different version of his pose and expression. There's a striking contrast of stripes against the burnished glow of his fur. I hope to do more of the 'suggestive' portions in the painting, leaving some edges unfinished.

ROCKS and WATER  5x7

Rocks and layers of strata have subtle blends of color. Contrasted against lake and forest, there is an interplay of light and shadow. I shot many photos at Killbear Park, and enjoy selecting elements that impress me.

ABSTRACT   8x10

My first abstract has lots of color and it probably breaks all the 'rules' for abstract paintings. This is a small portion of an attractive fabric and I wanted to capture the colors and rhythm. I asked some young people what they saw in it. One said, "A parakeet," and another said, "a lady's shoe." Frankly, I see a fruit salad. What do YOU see?