End Of Summer Paintings

Milk and Honey 

18X24

$275

Gullah Praise

$450

Oyster in Green

24X36

$350, sold

Heirloom Harvest

sold

Brilliant in Blue

24X36

$400

Mahi Mahi

Mahi 

Red Background/Turquoise Border

24X48, $425

After experimenting with palette knife painting, I have come to a point where my original style has developed. Using a layering technique I am able to build color and texture. Mahi lend themselves to this style of painting because they naturally have a rainbow of colors. Especially unique to the mahi are the array of fluorescents they possess as they exit the water. In the background I have added some bronze metallics in the deep red texture. The turquoise frame adds a finishing touch and a real pop of color. This is great for any Low country kitchen or living room.

Bluffton Village Festival: May 2012

Bluffton Village Festival 2012

May 2012

Calhoun Street, Bluffton SC

Weather is warming in beautiful South Carolina, and that means festivals! The Bluffton Village Festival proved to be a great event with over 15,000 visitors in my small hometown. Amidst the sounds of blues bands and funnel cake aromas, I sat painting and observing the people of the day. It was an excellent opportunity as an artist to carry on an open conversation about my art. The more we are able to open ourselves up to public criticism, the more we grow. This year has brought much growth and artistic development for me. 

Miss May

Pink skies are beautiful in the Lowcountry!

Go Fish!

A new series of fish painted with a palette knife. Mahi (above) and Redfish (below) are the types of fish that I have been exploring in different color ways. Mahi are magically fluorescent when they come out of the water. Redfish come in such an array of colors. Both of these species are integral to the waterways of SC....EAT LOTSA FISH!

SC Crab

Shrimp and Artichoke

Abstract Crab in Blue

Chickens! A year ago we decided to buy some chickens and have a go at harvesting our own eggs. For certain, it will be impossible to back to a store bought egg. Also for certain, the early morning crow of the roosters is something I could do with out. Depicted here is "Little Red" (top) and "Clancy" (below).                              

White Cow

Acrylic with Gold Leaf

Fall is in the Air 10/5/11

Two more new things!

Gone

New Works 2/13/11

It's been a while since I have posted any of artwork. Painting continues to be part of my life, but I have had too many distractions as of late. Most of my latest pieces have been commissioned for specific purposes. I admit, I am a bit commercial...but painting is still my release.

Oyster in the Blue

You Are My Sunshine, for Eva's nursery

Fun on the Banks of Tybee, for my cousin's twins' nursery

In the Roost, commissioned for a present

Full Strut, commissioned for Frank Hodge

Turkey painted for my brother Palmer's Father's Day gift.....this makes a great present for any sportsman!