Big BIrds

Man, I know I've been slacking on the posts when I realized that I hadn't shared these two pieces.  

This first one was probably finished at the end of April.  It is the biggest piece I've painted so far, at 48in x 60 in.  Even though I haven't touched it for a couple months, I'm still not sure if it is in its completed state.  But, I'm happy with how it is for now.  

I am super happy with how this Osprey came out.  Since I started this bird series, I've been wanting to paint this one and I'm glad I waited a bit and got some experience with birds before I jumped into it.  It is 39in x 48in.

WonderlandSF

This Friday, I will be showing this new painting at WonderlandSF's 3 Year Anniversary show.  A few serendipitous events over the last week and a half got me into this show.  It's a bit of old meets new in this one and is my interpretation of "Wonderland," at least my interpretation in less than a week.  I'm really stoked with this and I hope it shows well on Friday.  If anyone is reading this that is in the Bay Area, you should go check it out along with the other amazing pieces that will be up:

Friday, May 17 6-10PM
Wonderland SF
2929 24th Street., (Between Alabama and Florida)

Continuing with my current infatuation with birds of prey, I've painted a couple more.  I'm super stoked with both of these and happy to say that they both had some viewing time with the public.

Norhter Goshawk, 24" x 36", oil on canvas.  Recently, I had a few of my paintings hanging at the Ian Ross Gallery as part of their group show for Keep Tahoe Blue.  This was the last one I painted before they got on the walls.

Osprey.  28" x 36", oil on canvas.  This one was a commission and probably one of my favorites.  

Speaking of birds, I saw this crow the other day hanging out on the landing of my neighbors stairs.  I caught this show right before I scared it off, trying to get a cool in-flight shot.  Didn't get that one..

More Birds!

Two Saturdays ago I had a small art showing at Darwin Cafe.  It was pretty well attended and a great opportunity to show the new paintings I've been working on.  I don't know how I managed to do this, but I didn't take one photo of the night and have yet to find one.  But I have witnesses that can attest to the event happening.  Anyhow, it was really great exposure and they are still up until Friday.  

Here are a few new paintings that are on the walls now.

 American Kestrel, 25" x 20" oil on canvas.

 Puffin, 8" x 19.5" oil on canvas

Great Horned Owl, 36" x 36" oil on canvas.

It was really nice getting such immediate feedback on the new work.  The Puffin was hands down the favorite.