Lunch Break in Venice

Here is my latest watercolor painting "Lunch Break". The painting is of Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, probably one of the most recognized churches in all our Italy. Two Gondoliers are seated at the top of the steps, taking a break and having a panini. 12x10, $500.

Painting Houses....

One of my latest house portraits was just completed. More can be seen on my architectural rendering site...Seattle House Portrait

House Portrait Commissions as gifts

Here is my latest watercolor of the Inn at Port Ludlow in Washington State. As an artist I also do architectural watercolors as "house portraits". They make a great gift and can commemorate one's home, a summer beach house, vacation location, honeymoon location, real estate closing gift, or retirement gift. If you are interested in commissioning a house portrait or painting of any kind, please contact me at my email address. On site consultations are available in the greater Seattle area. Further out pictures can be mailed or emailed to me to work from. Order now to guarantee Christmas delivery.
Inn at Port Ludlow, Washington, watercolor, 14x10, $300 unframed

Playing Chess with an Artist

I've enjoyed playing chess since I was very young. In my short life so far I've battled against my dad, my grandfather, and many friends. The game of strategy is very intriguing, and I honestly admit I hate to lose. I still have the very same chess set today, although now the figurines are models in my studio. These days I am fascinated with the chess pieces and the game symbolic of war. I grew up during a time when we as a people were convinced large scale war was no longer an option, at least after the "Cold War". Now, it seems as if things are spiraling out of control, and I'm looking at these figurines in a very different light. Here is my latest painting, "Into the Knight", a monochromatic B+W acrylic painting on cradled paulownia board. The piece stands 24 inches tall by 18 wide, and is offered at $800.
Prints are 12x18 inches for $30.

Pacific Northwest Wine

"Pacific Northwest Wine" is my latest watercolor painting, bringing together the appreciation of a great red wine & the plight of the PNW salmon. This watercolor is 7x10 unframed, and offered at $250. Matted Prints are available for $30.

Return to Rialto Beach

The seastacks along the coast of both Washington and Oregon are some of the most amazing rock formations I have ever seen. I keep returning there to paint them as subjects. For me, there is something awe-inspiring about them that even I cannot explain even after painting them for years. These paintings were completed recently, after several commissions were completed this fall. I felt the need to get back to the studio and let things flow, breaking away from "specific" projects.

The Catch

Here's my most recent work, a storyboard about 2 brothers growing up fishing together. The story was developed after learning of their real experiences, catching salmon and other fish in the Puget Sound here near Seattle. I wanted to capture that magical feeling that most people can remember about their childhood, and it seemed appropriate to incorporate my flying salmon into the story. To these boys, this was the time of their life. The fish play important charcters in this story as they did in Jack & Jerry's childhood, and the octopus does as well. The story is made up of 21 individual watercolor paintings with silver paint and ink pen embellishments. The panels are all different sizes and fit together into one long frame. Here is a video I put together with a little music as well. I will post photos of the finished framed piece later this week. Prints will be available soon. Enjoy.