Plein air Flowers

Still life set up outside the studio with artist friends Randy and Ann on a beautiful Friday morning.  A fun day of painting and artist camaraderie.  

Flower Painting 1

Still life flowers. 

11x14
oil

Quick study with the new Ceracolors

This is the little painting I did during the Paco Benitez Encaustic Workshop at my studio using a brand new product called Ceracolors.  I used 4 colors which we refer to as the Zorn palette--black, white, ochre, and an earth red. Actually, the Zorn palette originates from the ancient Greeks as we found out in our workshop.
I used the Ceracolors like acrylic paint. They have the richer look of oils, the flexibility to be used as encaustic paint, and the properties of acrylic paint in that they are water soluble and dry very quickly.

Lots of fun with this new paint product.  I'm looking forward to experimenting more with these paints and discovering more about their properties and application.

Patris Studio and Art Gallery : Announcing: Michael Siegel Still Life and Portrait...

Patris Studio and Art Gallery : Announcing: Michael Siegel Still Life and Portrait...



Looking forward to studying with master artist Michael Siegel in February!

Marina Dunes Plein Air

A small plein air painting I did during my Monterey Paint Trip with my art buds Abbie and Natalie.  I was able to get in this painting right before the rain started. 

8x10
oil
Available

House Portrait

A recent house portrait I did for some new neighbors who recently moved into Oak Park.  

Sutter Buttes

Small study from when I painted right at the base of the Sutter Buttes this summer.  

8 x 10
oil