Sunday, July 29, 2012

Small Vase with Garlic

This little painting was based on a small vase I purchased from Mark Karner at The Firey Gizzard Pottery shop in Sylva, North Carolina.


Small Vase with Garlic
6" x 6"
oil on linen panel
SOLD


Thursday, July 26, 2012

Because I Don't Want To

Sometimes it seems as if the vegetables are trying to say something.


Because I Don't Want To
6" x 8"
oil on gessoed MDF board

SOLD


Thursday, July 19, 2012

Karner Vase with Apple


While in North Carolina I visited a great little Pottery studio and gallery called the Fiery Gizzard Pottery, in Sylva.  The owner Mark Karner throws his own pots on the premises and he carries his work as well as his brother Peter's.   I bought several pieces from both Mark and Peter.   I intend to do a series of paintings featuring the Karner's pottery.  This is the first.


Karner Vase with Apple
7" x 9" 
oil on linen panel


$50.00


If you are interested in acquiring this painting:





Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Oh, Mug...

I purchased this ceramic mug in Highlands, N.C. at the Lick Log Mill Store.  The pepper fell head over heels for it.



 Oh, Mug...
8" x 10"
oil on linen panel



Lick Log Mill Store, Highlands, North Carolina

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Peaches with Plum - Two Perspectives

People often say, I could never paint.   I tell them that like most things, flying, writing, you name it, so much of it is a matter of study, concentration, preparation, and experience.  But I think it's also true that sometimes some people are just naturals.

Recently my spouse, Karen, expressed interest in trying her hand at painting.  After a brief discussion about mixing colors, value, hue, temperature, mediums, and brushes, we sat down to a still life that we set up with two peaches and a plum.   The first photograph is my version, and the second is Karen's.   I emphasize that this is the first time she has picked up a paint brush.

Frankly, I like hers better than mine.

Garry's Peaches with Plum, 9" x 7", oil on canvas panel

Karen's Peaches with Plum, 9" x 7", oil on canvas panel

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Roma Plum Tomatoes

We had some tomatoes in the refrigerator today so these are what I painted.


Roma Plum Tomatoes
7" x 9"
oil on canvas panel

Saturday, July 14, 2012

River Rock at Iron Bridge

Last week I had a great time painting in Cashiers, N.C. with some friends.  We visited many beautiful spots and one of them, a place we call Iron Bridge because of the rustic iron bridge spanning over the stream, gave me the opportunity to paint this rock.



River Rock at Iron Bridge
9" x 12"
Plein Air
oil on linen panel

Wednesday, July 11, 2012



Asian Vase with Oranges and Berries
11" x 14"
oil on MDF board

available for purchase  $ 125.00
unframed








Saturday, July 7, 2012

Plein Air in North Carolina

Shirley Gipson joined us in Cashiers, N.C. to paint plein air for three days.