We create stories that help the young grow and be successful and produce fine art that brings the viewer happiness.
A Commission for a Condo
Landscapes for Lars
A Commission for a Home
“Sunflowers & Hollyhocks” – Acrylic – 6’x8′
On Spec
“Late Summer Garden” – Acrylic – 6’x8′
A Study in Glazing
Painting A Poppy
Simply for Fun
Setting the Scene for Christmas Cheer – Happy Holidays!
An Hour Challenge
While attending the ATALM Conference researching my next film project (in the works), they had entertainment in the evening, one of which was a painting table. I only had an hour to spare.
“The Wolf,” Acrylic – 6″ x 6″
A Commission to Illustrate a Children’s Book
“Thinking Thoughts”
Painting Florals
Irises and Yellow
A Commission to Illustrate a Chapter Book
“Boundless Beach”
Creating Videos that Promote Non-Profits
Watch video made for: Brigadoon Service Dogs
Watch work sample made for a National Endowment for the Arts grant: Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival (A Compilation)
Watch video made for: Animals as Natural Therapy
Storyboards for the Lummi Nation
Children of the Setting Sun Productions created a short with animation section. They needed a storyboard interpretation that the director approved. They raised the funds using the storyboard. Then the animation company they hired used the storyboard to create the animation section. Check it out!
Producing & Directing an Award Winning Documentary Film
“Children of the Civil Rights” (made for the education market)
Aired on PBS!
“Children of the Civil Rights” (Enjoy a free screening! Password is civil1958.)
A Commission for a Vision Clinic
Creating ART for EVERY office space!
A Study in Poppies
A Commission for Painting Pets
“Poco”
A Commission for a Condo
“California Poppies & Hollyhocks,” Acrylic – 6’x8′
Designing a Set for an Animated Film with a Cool Cast of Characters
“A Boy’s Journey”
Check out this sweet video short! “A Boy’s Journey”
A Wall Book Inspired by A Study in Squares
“The Balloon Man” (made into a film too)
Here’s this very short video! “The Balloon Man”
A Study in Squares
Paintings cut up to make new paintings turned out to be really fun! So did painting simple squares to create “The Red Barn”. “Mexican Summer” (middle) is 4′ x 5′ in size. The top became my favorite scene in “The Balloon Man” wall book.
The Blue Period
Oil Landscapes mostly in blue with a little (or sometimes a lot) of yellow.
How I Paint
Often, I start with an abstract background (in this case using pastels and matt media). Then I create layers and layers and layers until I reach completion. In this series, you can see this process in action as I create a painting called “The Orchard”. I like to work from memory rather than photos though I sometimes glance at a photo for reference.
“The Orchard,” Oil – 4′ x 8′
A Commission for a Portrait
“The Cowgirl” – Oil – 16″ x 20″
A Commission for a Sign
“”Teravintage,” a hand painted sign for an antique jewelry business.
A Study in Landscapes
A Study in Painting Small
“Two Poppies” – Oil – 4″ x 4″
A Study in Painting Big
“Garden Illuminated” – Oil – 7′ x 9′
Creating a 7′ Tall Working Picture Book
“In Cecilia’s Garden,” Acrylic, Plastic, Steel – 7′ x 9′ (when open).
Here’s a short time lapse video showing: How a page was painted.
Assembling the book.
Yes, I’m inside a book page; those are my feet sticking out. I’m trying to get the corners straight before my friend Deni sews the page and she’s having a little bit of fun!
Special thanks to Brenthaven for allowing us to use their industrial sewing machines and to Deni for sewing the pages (plus all the fun and laughter)!
Book tour!
Assistant Director for Video Short
“Lipstick,” made just for fun.
Check out this video short: “Lipstick”
Writer & Director for Video Short
“The Script,” a film school film.
During film school, to create a colorful background, I took advantage of simultaneously having an art show of my work around the corner from my art studio. My friend and fellow film school classmate Michele, played the artist.
You can watch this video short here: “The Script”
A Study in Shadows
“Trees Through the Forest,” Acrylic – 4′ x 5′
Film School
Film Shoots and Premiere Night!
A Study in Surrealism
The bottom image, a 4′ x 5′ collage called “Jacques Journey”, shows a man riding a bike on a tight rope. Inspired by a true character, he later becomes the main character in the 7′ tall picture book, “In Cecilia’s Garden”. Many of these surreal images in this study reappear in that book.
A Study in Color Pencils
The wolf in the lower right was a commission for an environmental crimes publication illustration.
A Study in Collage
I like to try all kinds of media, especially in my earlier years. Each time I tried something new, I learned more about art. You can see here the progression from simple cut outs to multimedia.
A Study in Alizarin Crimson
During this period, I covered my canvases in alizarin crimson before I started to paint. I loved that color (still do). It’s lush deep red gives warmth to even cool colors like blue.
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