Evolution

Evolution, 8x8in, $175, unframed, study (available upon completion of larger piece), still life

This is an editorial piece I did for an article about moonshine drinking over the holidays. I focused on the evolution of the containers used in the running of illegal liquor.

Double Stack

Double Stack, oil on panel, 8x8in, unframed, still life

SOLD Between the Walls

Between the Walls, oil on luauan panel, 24x24in, unframed, architectural,  $1200, SOLD

Painting of my favorite alley in my hometown.

Beneath the Boughs

Beneath the Boughs, oil on panel, 12x16, study (for sale when larger piece is completed) framed, $775, landscape

Afternoon Angles

Afternoon Angles, oil on panel, study (available when larger piece is completed), 12x16, architectural, $775, framed

Excited to move on to something new when commission season comes to a close. Here is a taste...

Family Farm

Family Farm, oil on panel, 11x14, $625, Framed, landscape, farm, Tennessee

painting of some of the land my wife's family owns in Paris, TN.

New Committments

I have been playing around with the idea of smaller studies and doing a series of small, consecutive daily paintings. I have a small Julian 6x8 thumb box that I had to modify to make it work correctly, but that was even too big. I wanted something I could carry with me every day. I picked the Guerilla Box 5x7 and it has been great. I got the kit from Utrecht and added the tripod attachment. I have used it in my lap in the car, outdoors and even on a tripod. I have been using my spoils from AIS, my Michael Harding paint to round out the kit. If you like safflower based paints, they are hard to beat. I'll let you know when I man up and try to do 30 days in a row... Pretty sure that's all Ivan handle outdoors.

Sewell Farm Demo

Did this demo for my upper schoolers yesterday from my iPhone... They were mildly amused.

12x16, available, canvas, landscape, oil, Sewell Farm

Back in the Saddle

It has been a whirlwind around here since the end of October and the opening of the show, I have some serious catching up to do with the blog and the website. Having 2 full times jobs requires something to fall by the wayside and my online life has been cast aside. Changes have been made to keep this thing rolling and you should start to see more consistency from me!

The show was a raging success, selling 34 out of 70 pieces. Now that it is down, I am trying to find homes for all the unsold pieces. Not lang after the show I participated in a workshop with 2 of my favorite artists, Roger Dale Brown and Greg Larock. Not long after that, a trip to AIS National in Indianapolis where I received an Honorable Mention from Judge, Kevin MacPherson... mind-blowing. I quick stop over in Clarksdale, MS for some photo opportunities and time with my old man.

Did I mention I paint full time and teach grades 7-12? Lots of paintings and experiments to unfold in the future.

Looking forward to bringing you all up to speed.

Three Wise Men and a Caddy, Honorable mention, American Impressionists Society National Exhibition 

Forbidden Fruit

This barn is part if a farm here in newnan that is no longer occupied. There are several buildings on the property, but no one is allowed on to paint it... Which is a shame. This was done from a quickly snapped cell phone image from a moving car.

Mini Green Pumpkin

Morning Shadow

Wartrace Remnants

Wartrace Remnants, 6x12in, oil on aluminum, $250

Playing on aluminum here. Kinda tricky, the effect is interesting, though none of the aluminum come through... it just have a brighter feel even thought I sanded and stained the aluminum so it would take oil better.

Alta Farm

Found some reference going back to my Scott Christensen time in Idaho and Wyoming from a couple of summers back. Great memories.

Alta Farm, oil on panel, framed, 11x14in, $550

Carabelle Morning

Carabelle Morning, oil on museum wrap, 36x48in, $3400

The reference for this piece was taken early in the morning the day of the Great American Paint Out while hunting for subject matter. I decided to stay away from boats since the best plein air boat painters in the business were there. I decided to stick to my thing and i did an alley with a truck at the end. Hodges Soileau actually painted this boat during the paint out and he nailed it.

Inspirations from the Mother Road

My show opened this Sunday... and things went great! The whole experience was mind-numbing and exciting. By the end of the day, 24 pieces were sold and they continue to sell as the week continues. The show will hang until the end of the month.

SOLD Taos Trucking

My largest truck to date, I really enjoy getting big with these pieces. It makes them seem more real, like I can walk up to it, open the door and drive off.

Bel Air Motel Study

Another great Googie Art sign from Austin. This is a study created for a larger piece that will be 18x24in.

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The Best View

Route 66 had the best signs. Found this gem outside Kingman, AZ.

The Best View, oil on museum wrap, 24x24in, available at my show at the end of October, $1100

Across the Fields

Across the Fields, 8x10in, oil on panel, $200

Reflections On the Days Gone By

Reflections On Days Gone By, available at my show in September, framed, 16x20in, oil on panel, $800

Found a goldmine on Route 66 in Hickberry, AZ. Felt sorry for this old Ford that had to sit and watch all the cars go by.

Three Wise Men and a Caddy, Key West

This painting and I will be traveling to Indianapolis this fall for the American Impressionist Society national show.

Please note that this is not the actual format of the image, it is 18x24"

Three Wise men and a Caddy, oil on panel, framed, $1800

Fly for the Little Guy SOLD

Painted this fly for Greg Blair who owns Dogwood Galley. Greg's son is obsessed with fishing and just celebrated his tenth birthday

Moon Pie

Moon Pie, 12x12in, oil on museum wrap

Cemetery Point, Cedar Key

Cemetery Point, Cedar Key, 10x12in, oil on panel, $400

The last of the pieces done in Cedar Key. I am still about a month behind on my posts and we are leaving again for the big trip out west! I am hoping to get out from under the backlog soon!

There is no cemetery in this painting, it is actually behind me. I painted this from a board walk that goes around Cemetery Point and offers a great view of the marsh.