Sunday, January 4, 2015

First Impressions

The simplest subjects in watercolor painting can be the most charming.

Plein Air

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Monday, December 29, 2014

A Sunset Motif

This is a 10 x 8 in. watercolor from a nearby meadow.

Sunset Over the Hills

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Lunch Break

In street painting, abstract design is as important as in landscape painting. Gouache on watercolor paper.


Noon Break.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Sketches in the Street

Here are some examples of very quick sketches of people passing by. I used the dry brush and wet-in-wet techniques.

Original 3x6 in.



Original 2x4.5 in.


Original 2x4.5 in.

Friday, December 26, 2014

Bus Stop Driver

This sketch was painted from a scene at a street market.

Market Stop

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Friday, December 19, 2014

Quick Sketch

Here is a 30-min. sketch of a street somewhere in Italy.

Backlit Alley