Winter in Florida is wrapping up!!

I always have mixed emotions when we get to this time of year....pack it up and head back to Wisconsin!  It takes all winter to figure out how to mix the colors of the ocean!!
Here are a couple of this weeks paintings....I might get one more in this weekend before we head home on Monday!

'Beach Toys' 6x8 oil on linen panel

View from South Beach Marco  8x10 oil on linen panel

....and now, the University of Wisconsin, Marching Band!!

I did this charcoal with pastel as a birthday gift for an old friend from college. (I guess this would officially be called 'Mixed Media'!)   We attended UW together back in the 70's and have been great friends ever since!

It's always a special moment during a football game when the Band takes the field.....

This was a very different project for me but SO much fun to do!!  I was very pleased with the outcome and I think my buddy liked it too!!

Winding down our Winter in Paradise!

We've had a wonderful winter in Marco Island.  As we wind down and begin to plan to head back to the North country, I wanted to update this Blog for the latest paintings.  I was fortunate to participate in 2 shows this season called, "Paint and Brush'.  As the name suggests, they were only for 'paintings'!  I sold 6 pieces as a result of this new opportunity!!

 6x8 Oil of Marco South Beach

 8x10 Oil of 'Residence Beach'

9x12 Oil of the Jolley Bridge

9x12 Oil of the Esplanade Entrance (Sold)

12x12 Oil of Palm with Coconuts

Blog Updates

I've been so crazy busy that I have forgotten to update the 'Blog' for my latest artwork.  I will be participating in a 'Paint and Brushes' show at Mackle Park on Marco Island, February 14, 2014.  Many of these works will be for sale!!  Wish me luck!!

 "Discrimination" - 12x16 Oil on Linen

 Early Morning Serenity" - 12x24 Oil on Linen (SOLD)

"Happy Birthday Toast" - 8x10 Oil on Canvas

'Little Cabin in the Woods'

This painting was done as a gift for some great friends as a special 'Thank you'!  It is their cabin in Manitowish Waters, WI.

9x12 oil on linen panel.

Recent completed pieces...

 This 8x10 Charcoal / pastel is from a photo of my beautiful Grandson, "Ryan" at 5 days old!

This Oil painting is "Asher", my grand  nephew! (11x14)

This is a small 9x12 oil on linen panel done at the request of an old friend -

"The Plovers (Sandpipers) at Marco Island"

Northwoods Outdoor Artists

I had a great calender arranged but unfortunately, only spotty participation for me.  I was back and forth to Milwaukee a bunch, had lots of Camp visitors and some lousy weather all causing me to miss painting opportunities.  Here are just a couple that I completed and liked...

"Popcorn Anyone?"  9x12 on Linen Panel - (Sold upon completion!)

Birdhouse at Marywood!