I am working on this painting of FDR park in South Philadelphia. It is a wintry scene and somewhat difficult to paint. Frozen ice is so subtle in its nuances. The play between the sky and ice is essential and I have a lot of work left to do. All in all, I think it Read the Rest…
Lady Liberty & the moon Originally uploaded by space.girl. My friend Gina asked me to come help paint sets for the Curio Theater Company in West Philadelphia. The play is called “Green Bird.” From the description: In this fantasy fairy tale the King returns from the war to find that his mother has seized the Read the Rest…
Some Kind of Statement Originally uploaded by 730N. Clever without being overbearing? There is something I like about this image. A fly pinned to the flag. But why do I like this image? The image of nine mile run did not win any cash prizes in Pittsburgh. The judges are still coming from a modernist Read the Rest…
Julies Sycamore Originally uploaded by 730N. The painting is finished, signed, framed and delivered to Pittsburgh. I’m pleased with it and think it was a success. Sycamores are massive and quite beautiful. The bark is typically lighter than most trees and the leaves have a yellowish tinge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_sycamore Native Americans used Platanus occidentalis for a Read the Rest…
Come see it tomorrow night at the Phipps Botanical Garden in Pittsburgh PA. 6pm and a lovely buffet spread. The work will be displayed in the entrance hallway. If for any reason you aren’t able to see it, leave a comment here and let me know what you think. technorati tags:painting, watercolor, environment