Salt Creek 2

14"x11" acrylic on canvas

Bandits

6"x6" acrylic on canvas board

Zachary

5"x7" acrylic on canvas board

This is a painting of my son Zachary. I kept it loose and painted the whole thing with a blick masterstroke brite #3. I am really liking this brush.

The Rock

8"x10" acrylic on canvas board

Its been a while since I have done a painting. It felt good to pick up the brushes again.

The Way

6"x6" acrylic on canvas board

I thought I would change it up a bit and paint a landscape. I may want to paint a larger painting of this scene?

Mama's Shadow

8"x10" acrylic on canvas board

I was happy to squeeze in some painting time this week. This was such a great subject. I made an effort to keep this painting very loose and let more of the burnt siena show through from the background. I am happy with the results and may even have to do a larger painting of this subject someday.

Squirrel

6"x6" acrylic on canvas board

This squirrel has been hanging out in the tree in our front yard. He was the perfect subject for this little painting.

Horse Profile

8"x10" acrylic on canvas board

I always enjoy painting, but there is something about painting a horse. I am fascinated by the muscles and the structure of the horse. The way the light glistens in contrast to the shadows.

Vogt Visual Arts Gallery Show

I was honored to be showing 4 of my paintings in the American Academy of Art Alumni Show. This is an awesome show with so many beautiful paintings in a variety of styles. The show is at Vogt Visual Arts Center Gallery in Tinley Park, IL. and will be on display from April 2 - April 26.

Lamar Valley

24"x12" acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

I thought I would change things up a bit and paint a landscape. This painting is based off of my photo reference from a trip to Yellowstone. I really enjoyed myself and had fun painting this landscape. It was  a challenge for me.