Seeing double

I did this one twice, the one on the left first.  Not sure that the second one was much better than the first, but it was a learning experience.  Based on a photo I took from a friends place in Florida a few years ago. 

Diner dreams

I miss sitting down in a restaurant. Available for purchase by clicking the link above--$40

The Manhattan project

Nothing quite like a good Manhattan.  This is one my friend Clay made for me in the Before Time.  He gets credit for teaching me that the secret to a good Manhattan is the vermouth--specifically, Antica Formula.  Cheers.

Red onion and shallot

Some time ago I was chopping an onion and a shallot on my cutting board and paused to admire their beauty.  I took this snapshot and painted it later in my downstairs mancave. It's available for purchase for $50--click the purchase link above.

Abstract calla

Trying to do abstraction in the style of an artist I much admire, Hiroshi Sato.  I'm trying to look at is as a learning experience even though the painting doesn't really work in my opinion.

Tybee Island screened porch

This is from a photo I took while on vacation at Tybee Island Georgia last summer. 

Sunflowers and thistles

My friend Ralph sent me a photo he took on his deck last fall of sunflowers and thistles, and I finally got around to painting it last week.  I gave it as a birthday gift to my wonderful daughter Laura for her 28th birthday yesterday.  Happy birthday Laura!