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Here is a 16" x 20" oil painting of reflect delight tin the Marigny, New Orleans completed on site. I did this to capture the contrast of warm and cool light as reflected ion the house. The best way to... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Portals and KM

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Painting of Yellow Orchids New Orleans

Here is a quick small pairing of yellow orchids. I started it as a demonstration for the CCEC art class that Cindy and I did on Tuesday. I decided to finish it yesterday as a hopeful sign that our country... Continue reading

Posted Nov 9, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Duck Confit with Duck Fat Fries

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of duck confit with duck fat fries. This was our most popular dish while we were in France this summer. We even cooked it at home several times. This work was done... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Apples in a Blue Bowl

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of apples in a blue bowl. This was done as a demonstration for the painting class at the Community Commitment Education Center in New Orleans. The best way to easily see most... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Waterlily at Giverney Number 2

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of one more of the descendants of Monet's waterlilies at Giverny. This is the fourth work I have finished since we returned from France but I have others in the works. It... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Reflections in City Park New Orleans

Here is a 16" x 20" plein air oil painting completed in City Park, New Orleans. Painting with oils is so much different, for me at least, than acrylics. I am still have a ways to go on the learning... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Waterlilies at Giverny, France

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of some of the descendants of Monet's waterlilies at Giverny. This is the third work I have finished since we returned from France but I have others in the works. The best... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Sunflower Shadows

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of sunflowers and their shows in Talance, France, just outside Bordeaux. This is the second work I have finished since we returned from France but I have others in the works. The... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of French Tomatoes

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of tomatoes I found where we stayed in the Loire Valley. They were intensely sweet. This is the first work I have finished since we returned from France but I have others... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of New Orleans Jazz Fest Singer

Here is a 24" square acrylic painting of a jazz singer at Jazz Fest in New Orleans. It is from a photo that I took. Have done two others and wanted to try it again on a larger scale to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Lafayette Cemetery New Orleans #2

Here is a 12" square oil painting of the Lafayette Cemetery, New Orleans completed on site. I did a larger one on a sunny day to capture the dappled light.This one is a detail of the larger one now done... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Arsene DeLay New Orleans

Here is a 24" x 24" acrylic painting of the New Orleans singer, Arsene DeLay.m It is from a photo that I took of her singing at Jazz Fest 2014. I have always enjoyed her singing at places like Buffa's... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of New Orleans Drum Major Number 3

Here is a 18" x 24" acrylic painting of a drum major at a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. It is from a photo that I took. Have done two others but sold them and wanted to try it... Continue reading

Posted May 25, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Lafayette Cemetery New Orleans

Here is a 16" x 20" oil painting of the Lafayette Cemetery, New Orleans completed on site. I did this to capture the dappled light. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sale is to go... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Oranges New Orleans

Here is a 12" x 16" acrylic painting of oranges completed as a demonstration for the painting class I teach at the Community Commitment Education Center in New Orleans. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of British Figs

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of figs based on a photo I took in the Wye Valley in the UK. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sale is to go to my... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of the Marigny New Orleans

Here is a 12" x 12" oil painting of homes on Dauphine Street near Ferdinand in the Marginy, New Orleans completed on site. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sale is to go to my... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Yellow and Orange Peppers

Here is a 18" x 24" acrylic painting. It was done from life and I focused on using complementary colors for the shadows. I like to think of them as a family of peppers. The best way to easily see... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Mt. Jefferson White Mountains New Hampshire

Here is a 18" x 24" acrylic painting from my first attempts at plein air painting in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in 2010. This one shows Mt. Jefferson from the high shoulder of Mt. Washington. There is an... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of White Mountains Cabin

Here is a 18" x 24" acrylic painting of a cabin in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in Crawford Notch. It was done plein air. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sale is to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Orchids in New Orleans

Here is a 12" x 12" acrylic painting of orchids. It was done as a demonstration at the painting class I teach at the Community Commitment Education Center in New Orleans. The best way to easily see most of my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Marigny Homes New Orleans

Here is a 16" x 20" oil painting of homes on Dauphine Street near Ferdinand in the Marginy, New Orleans completed on site. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sale is to go to my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Raw Oysters in New Orleans

Here is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting of a dozen raw oysters in New Orleans. The two on the right front have been eaten. I can assure you that they and the rest were delicious. The best way to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Marigny Opera House, New Orleans

Here is a 12" x 16" acrylic painting of the steps and doors at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. I like the weather doors and marble steps. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2018 at Portals and KM

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Painting of Mardi Gras #18

Here is a 12" x 12" acrylic painting of a Mardi Gras Krewe member. It is based on a photo I took a few years ago. The best way to easily see most of my paintings for sale is to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2018 at Portals and KM

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