"JAZZ TRUMPETER"   11 x 14   Acrylic

 

Taking on the challenge of painting faces is a new experience, but this one turned out with the drama that I was striving for. Any musician knows of the intensity of the moment, of the music, and of being in-the-groove. It was fun to change the perspective of looking up at this musician to bolster the composition. I hope you enjoy.

 

"READY TO STRUM"   8 x 10   Acrylic

 

Music is available in a variety of ways—from singing to playing an assortment of instruments. This red guitar caught my eye as a reminder of many young people (and not-so-young), who have taken up this instrument and discovered the joy of making music. It's easy to carry around and to pluck out a tune. The contrast of red against the black emphasizes the color of the subject.

 

"BOVINE BOREDOM"   11 x 14   Acrylic

 Cows have it pretty easy. They eat and they graze and they mosey around the pasture and then lie down to snooze. This heifer here is trying to decide which she wants to do first. It was a fun painting to do, capturing the moment before leaving the barn. The "negative space" of black background adds to the drama before she enters the world for the day..