Sneak Peak

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A sneak peak at a few of the 24 Paintings in my April First Friday Art Show this Friday at Stephan Fine Art Gallery.

All paintings were created using a very limited palette of colors.  Come see what I was able to create with just a limited palette, you will be surprised at the range I was able to do with the colors.

FIRST FRIDAY APRIL 6TH, 2012 - STEPHAN FINE ART GALLERY -ANCHORAGE ALASKA

APRIL TO APRIL A YEAR EXPLORING A LIMITED PALETTE OF COLORS.

This last year has changed how I paint and how my paintings look.  I was introduced to this limited color palette by artist Larry Sieler last year. Using the base colors in this palette and a occasional additition of one or two colors I found a greater harmony in my paintings and also developed an ability to mix any color I need.  Also I developed a softer touch with my paintings also.  Hope you will come and see the 24 paintings I have in my show.

Four New Paintings

Warm Winter Light - 6"x6" Oil on Richeson Panel

Painted this little painting on Friday, with the Alaska Plein Air Painters.  No we were indoors not outdoors.  Projected a image onto a screen and we all painted our versions of the picture.  I decided to add more warmth to the painting then was on the photo.

Churning Seas - 6"x8" Oil on RayMar Panel

I painted this last week, it was a fun piece, just started pushing paint around to see what appeared.  Lots of paint on this one.  Since this photo I did go back and readjust the foam/spray.  Always fun to play.

Watching The Smoke - 8"x16" Oil on RayMar Panel


Whipped this out his week, did a sketch on Sunday and blocked it in and then finished over the week.  This is a compositional study for a much larger version that I will also turn into a nocturnal painting.

Lemon Tree & Red Flower - 6"x6" Oil on Richeson Panel


I painted this with the Alaska Plein Air Painters about a month ago at the Anchorage Municipal Green House in Russian Jack Park.  Was fun to play with the abstract background.

 

Art For Alaska Parks 2012 Competition

ART FOR ALASKA PARKS 2012 CALL FOR ENTRY - OUR 7TH ANNUAL COMPETITION TOP30 SHOW

Once again it is time for Artists to get ready to create their masterpieces for this years competition.

A $1000.00 Grand Prize, and 6 Award Categories this year.  We have a new group of sponsors for the new Refuge and Critical Habitat Category this year.

More complete information and entry form can be found on our website: www.artforalaskaparks.com

This advent is a Alaska Artist Guild event.  Alaska Artist Guild is a Non-Profit Group dedicated to the Artist and promoting Art in general.



The Raven Called My Name

THE RAVEN CALLED MY NAME - 9"x6" OIL ON RICHESON PANEL

This little painting came into being last Friday.  In our Friday morning painting group the group decided to paint Ravens.  Ravens are very abundant here in Alaska, and there are some amazing Raven Legends in the Native Cultures.  Ravens are incrediably smart and great survivers.  I have a high respect for them.  This painting more or less painted itself, one of those that just seemed to come alive on it's own.  I am pleased how this one turned out.  Nancy Brandt-Ericson gave it the perfect title.

This painting will be available for sale at Stephan Fine Art Gallery in the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage Alaska.

Our Love Story

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My wifes story tells our love story.  We celebrated Valentines Day going out to dinner and enjoying each others company.  We truly love being around each other.  I am one lucky man.

KAKM ART AUCTION SHOWCASE - PUBLIC TV

MARSH FLOWER - 11"X14" ACRYLIC PAINTING

On February 16-18 KAKM channel 7 is having their annual Art Showcase Auction to raise money fot Public Broadcasting.  Three nights of generously donated art creations by artists with the soul purpose of keeping Public Broadcasting on air.  Our love for public television is what drives this event.  We donate all our creations so that money earned goes directly to our local station.  I urge you all to watch and bid on these artworks made with love and labor by the artists, you will not only be getting works at great prices you will be supporting your Public Broadcasting Station.

I have 2 pieces in this years Auction, on Friday night I will be a on air color commentator, and my Giclee Print (framed) AUTUMN KNIK RIVER will be up for bidding.  On Saturday my original painting MARSH FLOWER will be up for bid.

Join me in the event and support of KAKM CHANNEL 7.

BTW:  Marsh Flower made the cover of this years Catalog!