3rd in the Series

The latest version of Sonoma Mountain Vineyards is on canvas...still small (10" x 16") but a bit more area to consider...slightly different shape and more the proportion I'll probably use for the larger versions yet to come. I think I'm getting closer to what I want now.

Another little oil...

Another little oil sketch on an oak panel measuring: 7 1/8" x 17 1/8". This one took about 3 hours to advance it to this stage...it will undoudtedly get touched a bit more before I'm happy with the colors. Practicing my licks to get me back into working on the commissions in progress. Working on an idea for a large format painting to come. Mahalo for checking in.

Aloha

Miniature oil sketch

My first painting since I've recovered my strength and stability. It was done on a small oak panel (6 1/4" x 7 1/2") in about 2 hours from a photo I took last September of some of the vineyards at the foot of Sonoma Mountain. I like the photo so I'm going to work a few more trial compositions and then do some larger versions using it as reference.

Back to Painting on Earth

I've began to paint again. My first strokes of color went onto this painting of Crazy Horse that I call "Earth Man". I haven't had the energy to paint since the middle of December 2010. This is a good sign! Mahalo Akua! This painting is now declared officially done. "Earth Man" oil on canvas 20" x 16" 2010-2011