Circle Tree

Circle Tree is my latest oil on canvas, measuring 8"x10"x1".  At first I tried painting candy in the style of Wayne Thiebaud with no success so I painted over most of my crummy attempt and drew circles over the rest using my Kern mathematical instrument set. I then painted in some of the circles with Schmincke's Bronze powder, which creates a rich pale gold color that glitters nicely in the sunlight.  I've had the Kern set since childhood.  It must have been one of many odd items E.A. Autrey acquired at an auction or Bekins sale in Santa Barbara years ago.  The one I have looks just like the one manufactured between 1914 and 1926, as seen via the Kern & Co. link above.  It is amazingly useful as an artist's tool.

Three Foot Sun Seeking Dandelion

There are a lot of beautiful images of dandelion weeds on the web but this one I scanned is the tallest I've seen. 

On The Road Again

Bird Tree Shadows

Birds create their own personal yoga tree.

Playing Games

Giraffe, zebra, cougar, bear, lion and ibis at play on the streets of San Anselmo

Giraffe Asleep at the Wheel

Photo and art composite done for Illustration Friday's word "Asleep."

Latest Oil Painting

Seattle in April was swimming in a sea of colorful tulips.  This one flower, on its own in front of a white fence, caught my fancy so I painted it in oil on a 20"x16" canvas and added glitter.