Stem Fight

Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

I thought these stems looked like a sword fight...hence the title.

Antique Bottle with Cherry

Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"

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I found this bottle and a resale shop recently. I've actually picked up a number of interesting items from there lately. I can't wait to paint them all...maybe all in the same painting.

Thick Frosting

Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"

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This is kind of a frosting study. Love the thickness. Almost abstract.

The Artist's Tools

Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

I had this painting in mind for a couple of weeks. Then last saturday, I saw the DailyPaintworks challenge was to "paint what you paint with". Perfect timing for me. This painting is a bit looser and that is what I love about it. I think if I tried to paint every detail and make it really tight, I would have lost all of the drama.

Matt No.2

Oil on Canvas Board. Approx 11"x14"

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Same model as last week but a different angle. I like this profile much better. About a 2 hour effort.

Antique View

Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

I aquired 2 antique windows. They are beat up, cracked, and have layers of paint chipping off of them...that makes them beautiful. This is a small detail of one of them along with a 1968 Schlitz can.