Blog : In Art Pursuit

I enjoy drawing, painting, and sculpting from direct observation - both in the studio and plein air. I also like to experiment with different tools and techniques. Following my blog will allow you to see examples of my work in progress and read about what was happening as I made them.

Ballerinas at Cheney Mansion

Painted ballerinas in the lawn at Cheney Mansion this afternoon

Lake st & Oak Park Ave

Lake & OP Ave: Watercolor painting while sitting in the cafe across the street this morning.

St. Edmund Parish School Sketch

Thanks to Stillman & Birn for sharing my urban watercolor sketch of St Edmund Parish School in Oak Park. :)

Michigan Cottage

I was commissioned to paint this cottage in Michigan. My client supplied a pair of photographs, I recommended moving some of the plants and excluding the smaller building in the background. I added the cardinal on the lawn to add life and balance the red of the stairs and chimney.

Self Portrait in Pen and Ink

Self portrait in pen and ink, warming up for sculpture later that evening.