July Fourth

July Fourth
from the series The Inhabitants
oil on canvas
24″ x 30″

The Inhabitants
We are inhabitants of places and spaces, of our bodies, and of time. The subtlety of our experiences manifests itself in our inner and outer selves. It is written on our faces and hands, reflected in our clothes and language. These outward signs are quotients. They are remainders of life’s constant buffeting left behind, imprinted on us, and open for interpretation. These paintings are attempts to put form to these accumulations of felt living. Finding that particular brand of “me, myself, and I” that is unique to each one of us.

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Stoic Teapot

Stoic Teapot
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
12″ x 12″

Early Tea
My mother introduced me to the culture of drinking tea while I was still a very young boy. A fond memory was having tea in the morning before school; I called this little tradition of mine “early tea.” All this led to my love and appreciation of teacups and teapots—their different styles, shapes, and designs. It’s now a rewarding adventure for me to find these treasured possessions in thrift shops, flea markets, and estate sales. In these objects I see wonderment, hope, and shared memories … that’s what imbues these paintings and drawings.

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White on Orange

White on Orange
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
11″ x 14″

 

Early Tea
My mother introduced me to the culture of drinking tea while I was still a very young boy. A fond memory was having tea in the morning before school; I called this little tradition of mine “early tea.” All this led to my love and appreciation of teacups and teapots—their different styles, shapes, and designs. It’s now a rewarding adventure for me to find these treasured possessions in thrift shops, flea markets, and estate sales. In these objects I see wonderment, hope, and shared memories … that’s what imbues these paintings and drawings.

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Working on a new painting

Started a new painting, 16" x 20", that will be part of The Inhabitants series. The initial idea came from a white chair that sits in our bedroom. My wife uses this chair while getting dressed in the mornings. I also want to include a voyeuristic feeling.

The Inhabitants
We are inhabitants of places and spaces, of our bodies, and of time. The subtlety of our experiences manifests itself in our inner and outer selves. It is written on our faces and hands, reflected in our clothes and language. These outward signs are quotients. They are remainders of life’s constant buffeting left behind, imprinted on us, and open for interpretation. These paintings are attempts to put form to these accumulations of felt living. Finding that particular brand of “me, myself, and I” that is unique to each one of us.

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Dinner Table

Dinner Table
from the series The Inhabitants
oil on canvas
16″ x 20″

The Inhabitants
We are inhabitants of places and spaces, of our bodies, and of time. The subtlety of our experiences manifests itself in our inner and outer selves. It is written on our faces and hands, reflected in our clothes and language. These outward signs are quotients. They are remainders of life’s constant buffeting left behind, imprinted on us, and open for interpretation. These paintings are attempts to put form to these accumulations of felt living. Finding that particular brand of “me, myself, and I” that is unique to each one of us.

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Preliminary Sketch

Matisse Teacup

Matisse Teacup
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
11″ x 14″

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Blue Tea

Blue Tea
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
10″ x 10″

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Bird

Bird
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
9″ x 12″

This was a teapot I used during my stay at the Ragdale Artist Residency.

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The Visit

The Visit
from the series The Inhabitants
oil on canvas
16″ x 20″

I was thinking about and had this idea about visitors, guests, or someone coming over unexpectedly. I didn't know if the subject in the painting would be the visitor or if the viewer is actually entering this person's space. The conclusion was it didn't matter—I would leave it up to the viewer to decide. I also wanted an object to play a central role in this scene and experimented with the size relationship and perspective. The size relationship between the flowers and the man gives the viewer a feeling of deep space and creates a strange tension to this scene.

These preparatory sketches show my early process. I originally wanted a couch with a woman standing in the room. The flowers on the table play a less significant role and are at a much lower perspective. This composition just didn't feel right so I made adjustments. Deleted the couch and woman, added a man in a chair sitting at an angle but facing the viewer which creates a sense of drama ... and changing the size and perspective on the flowers.

This painting was published in The Labletter | Annual Journal of Art and Literature

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Clear Glass Teacup

Clear Glass Teacup
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
11″ x 14″

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Two Teacups

Two Teacups
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
11″ x 14″

Early Tea
My mother introduced me to the culture of drinking tea while I was still a very young boy. A fond memory was having tea in the morning before school; I called this little tradition of mine “early tea.” All this led to my love and appreciation of teacups and teapots—their different styles, shapes, and designs. It’s now a rewarding adventure for me to find these treasured possessions in thrift shops, flea markets, and estate sales. In these objects I see wonderment, hope, and shared memories … that’s what imbues these paintings and drawings.
 
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Fuel for my paintings and drawings

Finding these objects is always an adventure - fuel for my paintings and drawings http://goo.gl/Yfo4mJ

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Blue Stripe

Blue Stripe
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
11″ x 14″

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Tulips

Tulips
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
12″ x 12″

I found this teapot at an antique shop; the teacup at Goodwill; the silk scarf that I used for the background at a garage sale. Contact me for purchase or information.

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Man with Bird

Man with Bird
from the series The Inhabitants
oil on canvas
16″ x 20″

The Inhabitants
We are inhabitants of places and spaces, of our bodies, and of time. The subtlety of our experiences manifests itself in our inner and outer selves. It is written on our faces and hands, reflected in our clothes and language. These outward signs are quotients. They are remainders of life’s constant buffeting left behind, imprinted on us, and open for interpretation. These paintings are attempts to put form to these accumulations of felt living. Finding that particular brand of “me, myself, and I” that is unique to each one of us.

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Still Life with Five Objects

Still Life with Five Objects
from the series Early Tea
oil on canvas
24″ x 30″

Early Tea
My mother introduced me to the culture of drinking tea while I was still a very young boy. A fond memory was having tea in the morning before school; I called this little tradition of mine “early tea.” All this led to my love and appreciation of teacups and teapots—their different styles, shapes, and designs. It’s now a rewarding adventure for me to find these treasured possessions in thrift shops, flea markets, and estate sales. In these objects I see wonderment, hope, and shared memories … that’s what imbues these paintings and drawings.

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