More art for myself! :)

Orange and blossoms

Azaleas in watercolor

I've been creating some art just for myself.. here is a set of azaleas in watercolor, painted from my own photos. I started this painting with the intention of doing a small series on flora local to Orlando, FL.

Still life with pear and peach

Japanese Teapot

Pulled out the paints after a long break. Was genuinely surprised by this one, not that it's perfect (far from it) but I thought I would be a lot more rusty. I'll be painting much more often from now on.

Still Life with Mango and Kiwi

This painting was done as an exploration into a very tight, realistic style. I painted it with medium, mostly liquin, which is somewhat discouraged now, but was recommended by my instructor at the time. I have taken some classes over at Crealde here in Orlando, and I can't really say enough about the instructors there. They are just superb. If you live in Orlando, and you want to learn how to paint, Crealde is the way to go.

Still life with pears

This painting is still in the works.. there are a couple of areas that need touching up on but I thought I'd share what I am working on at home! I am gearing up to do an especially intimidating painting of Michael Jackson for a friend of mine.

Portrait of a homeless man

This painting is part of a series of portraits of a homeless man that I interviewed on the street.

This was a painting I did of riders in Central Park, New York City. I painted this on location and from photos in 2005-2006.

Four Apples

Ignoring the rules of composition. Just for fun. Painted in oil on 8x10 canvas.