Samantha

This portrait was of a new face for our Friday portrait sessions- a young college student. oil 14" X 11" NFS

Sun Worship

Another in my series of portraits with exaggerated expressions. I'm not so very happy with this one (sorry C.)- it looks like I painted it from a photo (which of course I did). 16 X 12 oil NFS

Mirror Image

The title on this one has two meanings: it's a shot I took in the mirror and forgot to reverse in Photoshop, and it portrays the mirror image of my personality. (OK, I suppose a few might quibble with that.) This is the 2nd in a series I have in mind- it's been difficult to get volunteers to show exaggerated expressions AND catch them in good light. I'll be pretty busy during the next week or so- so probably nothing more for my blog for a couple of weeks. Those in the vicinity of Hood River are invited my artist's reception at The Gorge White House from 1-3pm on Sept. 5th. Also enjoy another group of my paintings during Sept. at Brian's Pourhouse while having one of their delectable dinners. 16" X 12" oil on canvas board.

Negative Thoughts

This self portrait was a TON of fun to do as well as being somewhat therapeutic. Additionally it's given me the idea of doing more expressive self portraits as well as asking some friends/acquaintances if they would pose for photos showing various expressions like disbelief, pleasure, rage, etc. oil on canvas board 14" X 11"

McKenzie

This portrait of McKenzie was done several months ago. 11" X 14" oil on canvas NFS

Don

Here's Don "au naturel". 11" X 14" oil on canvas NFS.

Cap'n Don

Don's addition of this hat makes him look like a river boat captain. oil on canvas 11" X14" NFS

Farmer Don

This is one of the characters a recent model has adopted for our Friday morning portrait session at the Columbia Art Gallery in Hood River,OR. 9" X 12" oil on canvas NFS