redo

This is one that has been bothering me. I asked my wife what she thought and this is what she suggested. I like the change. By adding water to the scene it livened the left side of the painting up more. What do you think? Dean

Back to the beginning

When I first started painting 2 years ago all I did was oil painting. I got very discouraged with how long they took to dry and my lack of ability. After the first year I switched to acrylics. I enjoyed the fast drying but missed the blending ability.... anyway.... I thought I could get more "artsy" with the acrylics. If you have been watching my blog at all you can see it has been hit and miss and miss again! :) Well last night I decided to see if I could get anything half way decent out of the oils again. This is what I came up with. (It's an old movie camera) After I had started I realized I might have been a little zealous and maybe should have tried a cup or a piece of fruit! Any critique is appreciated and helpful, Thanks, Dean

last night

Last night I painted with the brush-ka-teers. We painted crystal glasses on a black backdrop. Very challenging. There were 3 of them but I only painted 2. I only had 2 hours and this is what I got. Thanks for looking, Dean

plein aire & still life

last two paintings

fishing with dad

Here is one I have been working on for a few days. I amnot sure if I am done or not. I am going to set it aside for a bit. If you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to let me know. If oyu think I should stop where I am at tell me that too. As always, thanks for looking, Dean

Headin' for Home!

This painting is from a pic I took the other day at the ball park. This kid was intent on touching each base as he got an in the field home run! He was moving out! I tried to capture the dynamics of his effort. It was interesting to say the least. Thanks for looking, Dean

Ottaway Burns

Here is a painting I did of Ottaway Burns statue in Swansboro. The two boys were there fishing with their dad for father's day and decided to help. I got a lot of input on how to do the painting! Ha! One of the boys told me I should sell it and I could probably get $5.00 for it! Whoo Hoo! I told him maybe should ask $100.00 and he said not to push it! Too funny! It was a great day of fun in the sun.