A Colourful Day: April 2008

Monday, April 14, 2008

Friday Night

An accomplished woman, who can find? Her value is far beyond pearls.

Her husband's heart relies on her, and he shall lack no fortune....

King Solomon, Proverbs

Our traditional Friday night supper commences after I recite these few words to my wife.

Watercolour 12" x 16"

Happy Birthday Linda

I love you

Friday, April 11, 2008

Purple Iris

Streaked with amethystine memories of the night

Health-glossed and firm are those ripe wings

Of oriental butterflies....

from a poem by Michael Strange

Watercolour 12" x 16"

Monday, April 7, 2008

Pine Fishing Camp

Tucked away at the end of a bog creek off Lake Griffin, you may stumble upon the Pine Fishing Camp.

Careful of the Gators and swamp marsh.

Watercolour 15" x 22"

Friday, April 4, 2008

Slide, Dada and Cool

When Linda plays my favourite piano composers I like to record her music.

I adjust the device to one of the following preferences; Slide, Dada, or Cool..., we have to wing it for Impressionists.

Four composers?

Watercolour 12" x 16"

Welcome

I had a good run in the fashion business where Creativity is survival.

When I was flush and could, I sold out to pursue the calling and have been painting daily since

Before that I actually earned a living (thank G-d) raised two well-adjusted children and had a decent social life.

My goal is to paint colourful paintings that have meaning to me, that make me laugh and cry (well mostly laugh). I avoid angst but if it does creep in, it's genuinely exploitive. I live with my wife and my dog - Miss Zoe Waggles - and both still love me.

I enjoy connecting with artists and art lovers worldwide and I welcome your comments.

My format is oils and pastels. I paint from real life, sketches, and photos. I love to watch classic movies and take inspiration from the actors and actresses, from stars to cameo players and especially extras.