by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 27, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I am setting up exhibition dates beginning May 1 and speaking dates for after March 1. I am beginning the painting phase now. The recent influx of commission portraits has lead to a delay from my target date. But of course, I’m not complaining. I am blessed...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Graduating Sisters In yet another Christmas 2014 portrait, this one celebrates the graduation of Hannah (from college) and Lillian (from high school). This is a wonderful time to have an oil portrait. This rite of passage portrait celebrates the graduation of two...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I wanted to capture the energy and playfulness of these energetic children and the fun of being on the beach. I enjoy the juxtaposition of formality against the relaxed casualness of informal poses in a natural setting. The glimmer of late summer sunlight shimmers...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 18, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Among the many portrait commissions I’m finishing in time for Christmas is this little gem. “Dodo” was created from a photograph taken in the 1930s. I wanted to capture the feel and painting sensibility of that period as I worked. The client has...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 9, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Charleston Portrait Painter carries the torch his father lit 45 years ago! I am blessed this year with some great holiday portrait commissions. Here is one of them finding its happy home, delivered by none other than Santa himself. Gene and Georgie Wambold are one of...
by netGALAXY Studios | Nov 26, 2014 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
More rough draft from my journal in Haiti. . . I was in lock down at the Watermission compound in Porta Prince for the weekend so I decided to make the best use of time by painting a 12′ mural knockoff of da Vinci’s The Last Supper (slightly less than...
