Satyrs at Dusk

Here's the final image I created for the children's poetry book, Chocolate Chips & Rocket Ships. The poem I illustrated is called Twilight. The Kickstarter page is in it's final days now and still needs a lot of help.

Oil, 18 x 24 inches

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I'm now back now from the Oil Painter's of America National Show in Evergreen, Co. I had a great time, met some wonderful people and enjoyed seeing the exceptional work by everyone in the show. It'll be up until July 21st if your headed that way!

Rudy Cheeks

Something of a local celebrity in newspapers/radio/music, Rudy Cheeks's nick name reflects his surprisingly magenta skin tones. Amazing colors to try to capture.

Oil, 11 x 14 inches

I'm off to Evergreen, Colorado for the weekend where I'll be attending the opening of the Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibit of Traditional Oils. My painting, Ukulele, is included in the exhibit. If your in the Denver/Evergreen area come say hi and see the show!

Satyr in Progress

Here's a sneak preview of piece I'm currently working on. It's for a book of children's poetry called Chocolate Chips & Rocket Ships.

Mark

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

Crissy

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

I've just received word that my painting "Elegant Enigma" has been awarded an honorable mention in the Oil Painters of America Spring Online Showcase! I am honored to be among the winners which you can see here.

Zane

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

Kate

Kate Huntington runs the portrait group that I paint these portraits at every week.

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

A Glimmer at the Water's Edge

Oil, 18 x 24 inches

Roark

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

Also, more good news! This Illustration for Dungeons & Dragons' Dragon Magazine has been accepted to Spectrum 19, the annual best of contemporary fantastic art. I am honored to be included.

A Commission and the OPA National Show!

Here is a private commission that I finished recently. The client requested a performance magic themed painting so I created this piece of a magician producing a dove, inspired by some of J. C. Leyendecker's arrow collar illustrations from the last century. I think I'll call it "Grand Illusion."

Oil, 16 x 20 inches 

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Also, I've just been notified that my painting, Ukulele, has been accepted to the Oil Painters of America 21st Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils! The show will take place from June 22nd - July 21st at Evergreen Fine Art Gallery in Evergreen, Colorado.

Ukulele

My friend and musician, Amanda Penecale, came to visit a while back. While she sat on my couch in the window light playing a few songs on her ukulele, I couldn't help but take the opportunity to plan a painting. For the full experience, go take a listen to her music here!

Oil, 18 x 24 inches

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Julie

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

Michael

Yet another portrait from the weekly sessions. I've been doing these for almost four years now and it has taught me so many important lessons. There is always something to learn and I feel like I've found something new recently that this portrait is a pretty good example of.

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

Dana

Oil, 9 x 12 inches

I recently heard from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles about the Illustration West 50 competition. Tangled Thoughts (right, and also in the last post) was accepted to the Gallery category and The Haunting Presence (left) was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Entertainment category! I am honored again to be included in another great competition.

Chistin

Happy new year to you!
It's off to good start, for me. I'm honored to have recently been chosen by the selection jury of IlluXcon, the annual symposium of fantastic art, to be an exhibiting artist at the event this coming November of 2012! I'll join a formidable list of 60 of the top talents working with traditional media in the field of fantastic art. If you haven't been to the show before I highly recommend it, but don't wait until November to decide. Tickets are limited and it's limited size it what makes it such a amazingly concentrated group of talent and cheerful comradery.

Oil, 11 x 14 inches