"Charcoal Portrait"

I apologize for not posting much lately. I haven't painted any oil paintings much because I've been painting walls & furniture for a home remodeling project. Painting is painting, but I have nothing new on canvas to share right now. The remodel should be done in a week or two. Here's a charcoal study from my past efforts to share. I like using charcoal with it's dark, rich blacks. Maybe it's time to start sketching again. I can think of several people to portray on paper. Especially my brother the ball player. I can visualize him now at the plate swinging the bat. Another idea to add to the project list!

"Red Flame Maple"

"Red Flame Maple"  18" x 24"  Oil on Canvas

I like trees, all kinds of trees, but especially Maple trees 

in the fall. The colors run from pale yellow to rich, deep 

crimson. The maple lined streets are a vision to behold. 

I'm awed by their brilliance. Red Flame Maples are a blend 

of bright orange-reds, warm pinks and golds. Just brilliant!
This painting kicks-off the turn to cooler weather in the 
Midwest and the parade of fall trees to come.

"Encore"

"Encore"  24" x 35"  Oil on Canvas

Concert goers have a distinct reaction when it comes to their favorite bands. Hands reach for the sky to convey their enjoyment and their faithful devotion to the band & the music. I think of arms in the air as standing ovations. Encouragement comes in many digit expressions! 

"The Stage"

"The Stage"   22" x 28"   Oil on Canvas

If you're an up-and-coming band, The Stage is where everyone aspires to be. Many opening bands try to win over the crowd before the featured band hits the stage.  And many do. This concert was in a slightly narrow, rectangular venue. People were close to one another, but it didn't seem to bother anyone. The place was hoppin' with excitement!

"The Pit" Sold

"The Pit"   24" x 36"   Oil on Canvas   SOLD

This crowd scene is another paintings from the Concert Series. The crowd is on the main floor in front of the stage, aka The Pit. I loved painting all these colorful people. You know them. They're your friends, your relatives, your neighbors, and when they're at a concert, it's magical! 

"Skully with Ear Armor"

"Skully with Ear Armor"  16" x 20"  Oil on Canvas

I was having a bit of fun with skulls, so I gave this one a mohawk and put some ear plugs in his ears. Ear plugs are a staple in our house. They've been dubbed, Ear Armor. They're taken to every concert to save our hearing. What'd you say? 

"Mohawk"

"Mohawk"  18" x 24"  Oil on Hardboard  SOLD

This is another painting from the Concert Series and it shows a mohawk that looked like it was coming right out of the top of his head. The spikes were approx. 4 to 5 inches tall, straight up. This back-side view represents the "chronic tall guy" who always stands in front of my husband at concerts. No matter where he stands the tallest man in the room perpetually takes the spot directly in front of him. We laugh at this fact every time it happens, which is extremely often!

"Mohawk Flame"

"Mohawk Flame"   22" x 27"  Oil on Hardboard

This Mohawked guy reminded me how hair can sometimes look like flames. His hairstyle was less rigged than some other mohawks I've admired. It had a carefree appeal.  Very cool or should I say red hot.