Crayon Bridge

This was adapted from a photo taken in Binney Park in Old Greenwich Connecticut.The park was given to the town of Greenwich by the Binney family. They are the people that created Crayola Crayons.



Oil Pastel, 8x10"



The reference photo was from a WetCanvas.com WDE hosted by watercolorbill

Summer Buddies

"Summer Buddies"

Oil Pastel
6x14"
This is a piece I did for a specific purpose. The animal shelter where I got my dog is having a silent auction as part of a fundraiser. I wanted to donate a painting.
In order to get more people interested in bidding on the painting, I wanted to make it less about a specific dog and more about life with a dog. I think this fits that bill.






And a photo of my friend, companion and the reason I'm donating this painting.

First Plein Air of season

Today was almost 60degF so I wanted to try out my new ThumBox.

As soon as I got to the park and started setting up my tripod, heavy rains started. So I did some errands thinking the rain would go away quickly. When it didn’t, I said “Okay I give up” and went home. As soon as I pulled up in front of the house and got out of the car…. it stopped raining!!!

By that point I was too frustrated to go right back out. I did get out a bit later but it was chilly and the wind was blowing hard so I did not stay long.








This is oil pastel on 6x8” canvas panel. About 45 minutes. As a painting, I’m not happy with it. But as an experiment, I am.

I used the Thumbox for the first time (I’ve had it about a month so that’s a big thing). And I feel good about how much I simplified the scene.

The ThumBox is very small (which is what I wanted) but it is going to take some getting used to.