Jasmine Star's CreativeLive workshop

WOW...what a week. To tell the truth, I was mildly interested in what CreativeLive in Seattle had to offer with their latest workshop for photographers. However, after watching the first day, I was hooked. Jasmine Star and her husband JD have really opened my eyes to the possibilities that weddings provide.

I'm definitely NOT a wedding photographer...the idea of running full tilt (even if organized) for an entire day (or more) is more than even a lively 69 year-old would want to tackle. But, choosing just the right photo for portrait painting IS right up my alley. So, while watching the going's on for the last few days, as Jasmine was being video taped "doing her thing", I grabbed a few screen shots and made some quick attempts at painting a bride. Since these are low resolution images (off the internet) the particular style I have chosen is, of course, much more "rustic" than I would normally choose for painting a bride.

Since Jasmine and I both live in Orange County, hopefully I'll be able to contact her, and discuss whether the kinds of artwork I do might be an additional product she might offer to her brides.

Just puttin' it out there...

Evan

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It's been a while since I've posted anything. Since my move to southern California in early December and a hideous bout with the flu, I'm almost ready to resume painting. The latest addition to the gallery is a casual portrait of Evan Rundle (19 months old) painted from the snapshot beside the portrait.

Portraits

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Even though I haven't recovered from the 50th reunion events, I talked to several people who asked if I did portraits. Sure I do portraits!! And not always pets. Reference photo used for this one was a photograph taken by Bruce Halen of his grandaughter Somana.

Good Old Memphis

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I haven't posted in a while. That means I've been busy...however, I haven't been painting. My 50th High School reunions are coming up in September and I've been busy doing web design, trying to remember how I did that back in the 90s. Luckily, it's easier now!!

I've added a portrait of my friends "granddog" Memphis, that I completed last Spring. I got some good reviews at Corel Painter Magazine site, so I thought I share the image here as well.

Animals?

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Absolutely!! What goes better with children than animals. And for some, their animals ARE considered their children.

I've painted many pet portraits for my friends over the years, but have never (until now) sought commissions for painting them. However, they have become some of my most requested subjects. Here, we see "Moxie"...full of the devil, and ready for a romp. While for the 9 month old kitten "Raisin" an inquisitive look was more her style.

If you decide your animals should occupy a special place on your walls, as well as in your hearts...let's see what I can do for you. If note cards would be more appropriate, I can do that as well.

Time Out!

Learning lessons: Don't break in a new pair of shoes on game day, and take off your sock BEFORE you open the band-aid wrapper! 

It's Not All Play!

After practice, many of the kids start doing their homework while waiting for their rides home. To me, the words "over scheduled" often come to mind.