Latest Tiki

"Tiki Ike" 11 x 30 inches, acrylic on canvas 2008.

A brand new tiki I call him "Tiki Ike". I call him that because I actually worked on him when we were without power after Hurricane Ike. I had started him just before the hurricane.

Diamond Head and Two Palms

Diamond Head with Two Palm Trees acrylic on canvas 8 x 10 inches

I enjoy a quick expressive painting that captures the feeling of a location. Plein Air works have a spontaneity that is so lively and beautiful. The joy of being outside and feeling the breeze cannot be under estimated.

Feisty

A painting of a red haired woman from 2005 that has been sold.

Galveston Seawall After Ike

This is all that remains of Murdochs ( the building in the distance) after Hurricane Ike. Notice the granite monument and how it has been shifted by the force of the sea. This is right in front of where Hooters used to be. These photos were taken yesterday October 3rd 2008.


These two photos are all that is left of the Balinese Room.

Balinese Room and Murdochs in Galveston

Hurricane Ike slamed the Galveston coast on Sept 12th and 13th. It destroyed some of Galvestons historic piers. The Balinese Room has some very interesting history http://balineseroom.net/.

Murdochs was just the coolest gift shop ever. http://www.murdochspier.com/

I took these photos in April of 2008. I sure do hope that they will rebuild the piers.

My home made it through the storm with just minor damage so I am blessed.

all in the details

I thought that I would post a couple of detail photos to show off the texture and paint quality.

green eyed lady 24 x 34 inches acrylic on canvas 2008

available for purchase

new tiki painting

My latest tiki painting. This acrylic on canvas piece is 12 x 30 inches and full of color and texture. I call him, "tiki blue eyes".

Young Madonna

My thinking here was to create a modern version of the madonna icon. I painted a contemporary young girl with a halo design in the sky around her. The painting is from 2003 quite large, around 30 x 40 inches and is now in a private collection.

Long Blonde Braids

long blonde braids 17 x 26 inches acrylic on canvas 2008

private collection

Eve

Eve 10 x 16 inches acrylic on canvas 2002
private collection

The snake is whispering in her ear........