Hanson Workshop

 These paintings were completed in the Marc Hanson workshop that I attended this week. It was an amazing experience to really get down into art for five days straight and be surrounded by people who completely supported you and who wanted you to succeed. I met many great artists there and really enjoyed seeing them in the quiet moments of clarity. I think I had a few moments myself and I am quite happy with myself.

 

 

This painting is of a house in a park in Westerville. I created several studies and basically thought about this painting like it was my job for four days. 18 x 24

This second painting was created in the workshop but without as many studies. I really tried to keep it loose and free as I painted. Trying to control grass, dirt, and the forest in general has never worked out so well for me so I let it rip and really just focused on the light, texture, and depth. This landscapes location holds a very dear spot in my heart, actually I was there today, and this painting captures it perfectly. 18 x 24

Recent painting adventures

This is a portrait commission of Derrick the eagle scout. I really enjoyed painting him, his dark eyes and features. Although he is legally an adult, every time I look at those eyes I see a boy but the face is that of a mans.