Broken Bunny

2018, Oil on Canvas, 9"x 12'

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This is a painting that started out as a demonstration piece for a class. It got way out of control, as they often do. I had been meaning to do something with my smashed up friend. Since my painting time is almost always slated for urban landscapes, this seemed the perfect opportunity.

Have a Nice Day, Matey

2013, Oil on Canvas, 6"x 4"

#125

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A student gave this mug to me to use as a still life prop. I had a tough time figuring out how to use it, so it's been sitting in my studio, smiling at me. Being a bit irritated by this I brought it to school to let it smile at my students for a while. This did nothing to squelch their kvetching (Yiddish, I know, me too). So, as the school year comes gurgling to an end and I am slowly bringing my props back home where they belong, what remains is this mug ever smiling, again, at me.

Tea and The Paper

2013, Oil on Canvas, 6"x 4"

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Even more tea. I was (and still am) afraid that there wasn't enough visual info to figure out just what the hell this is. Please let me know what you think.

Weak Iced Tea

2013, Oil on Canvas, 7"x 5"

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More tea. This Ironstone pitcher is a favorite of mine. 

Red Rose

2013, Oil on Canvas, 7"x 5"

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One of my students wanted to create a series around tea so the room is full of tea pots, cups and lots and lots of tea bags.

Cool Colors

2013, Oil on Canvas, 7"x 5"

#122

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I love going through the Dollar Store. One of my guilty pleasures. I found these reusable ice cubes and could not resist (remember, it's a dollar).

Orange Teapot on Paper Bag

2013, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 7"

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Sometimes I get tired of painting objects sitting on drapery. This seemed like a good alternative.

Paper Bag

2013, Oil on Hardboard, 7"x 5"

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I try to get across to my students that not all paintings need to be grand affairs, that simple everyday objects can make wonderful subject matter. This is usually met with blank stares, so I do paintings like this.

Orange Tic Tacs

2013, Oil on Canvas, 6"x 4"

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Just an exercise in form and the use of complementary colors. These unfortunately were my last Tic Tacs. God help my students tomorrow. Let them know the power of true coffee breath.

A Kitchen Bouquet

2013, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 5"

#112

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Ah, Spring has sprung. It's not until spring that the early morning light makes an appearance in our kitchen. I caught this scene yesterday where a small sliver of light was catching only the red spoonula. That's right, I said spoonula.

Paprika

2013, Oil on Hardboard, 3.25"x 4"

#111

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This painting started out as "Salt" but I have to admit, it wasn't that interesting. Fortunately hardboard makes it pretty easy to wipe away certain areas.

Peeps on a Salmon Plate

2013, Oil on Canvas, 5"x 7"

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'Tis the season to be sugary. This is the time of year when I try to get some serious work done. Fortunately that rarely ever happens. 

A Single Berry

2013, Oil on Canvas, 4"x 6"

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I'm back from a brief hiatus due to a pretty nasty corneal abrasion. It's good to be painting again.

It was Strawberry Day at school. The Art club holds various fruit sales during the year to pay for the annual field trip.

The Interloper

2013, Oil on Canvas, 7"x 5"

#098

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I started this painting as a study of just the light bulb in the bowl. After looking at it for a while I decided that it needed something in the top and bottom. I found the pears in the fridge (while looking for a snack) and the visual joke hit me.

Bowls From Above

2013, Oil on Canvas, 7"x 5"

#096

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These are a few of the leftover props that I keep on hand at school. Just some of the many things that my students hate to paint.

East Meets West

2013, Oil on Canvas, 5"x 7"

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I loved the visual of the Japanese tea cup with the American coffee mug. In actuality the coffee mug was made in Japan and the tea cup was made in China. The Asian looking black plate is however Frankoma, which is made in the US.

Awaiting Soup

2013, Oil on Canvas, 5"x 7"

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I found this set of plates and bowls at the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter's thrift store. I bought these pieces because of their color but little did I realize how vibrant the reflected light would be underneath the bowl.

Red Cabbage

2013, Oil on Canvas, 5"x 7"

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There are times when I really have to "stick to the list" when I go to the supermarket. If not, I would probably have about 17 red cabbages in the fridge at any given time. 

The Empty Plate

2013, Oil on Canvas, 5"x 7"

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This is a sushi plate that I bought at the last Treasure Sale at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Plug for next year. 

Strawberry Bowl

2013, Oil on Canvas, 5"x 7"

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I've had these two pieces for over a year. I kept meaning to paint them. I'm glad that I did.