More Dessert

 A little more whipped cream. The strawberries need work next time.

                      Strawberry Shortcake, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view) 

The Creme Brulee Piece

Afternoon painting. Not much to say about it; worked on the bowl edge and the napkin.

                             Creme Brulee, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)  

Frustrating Curtains And Reflections

 It was not a fun time working on this today, but at least I have a better handle on the scene inside the window and the reflections on it. I also changed the light source on the face, after taking some FaceTime shots of my friend during a convo the other day. I still don't have the eyes right; the expression in them is so important in giving a sense of the personality. But that will happen over time, I guess.

      Untitled Mulberry Street Project, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view) 

Knowing When To Stop

I put in a considerable amount of work on this, this afternoon, and after wiping off what I did to the face of the central figure,  I tried again. While it still doesn't resemble her, at least it's better. Did much painting on the buildings as well.

                               Straight Ahead, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)    

I Need A Title For This

 

        Untitled New Jersey Bar Scene, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view) 

Let's Get This Party Started

 Starting the week off: rambled around the house and did some minor cleaning/organizing tasks, now it's time to sit down at the easel.

Last night's work:

              Untitled Figure With Lights, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)  

New Work

 I can't wait to see how this one develops. It's at the blocking in stage right now; I'm just trying to assign colors (loosely) to different areas.

        Untitled New Jersey Bar Scene, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view) 

Five More

 I spent a long time trying to create highlights on the individual sprinkles, not sure it was worth the effort—

                             Chocolate Mousse, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view) 

Then moved on to work on sweaters and the green wall color:

                            A Quiet Evening In Cambridge, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)   

And an attempt to bring some violets and blues into the blossoms; this is an awful photo, it really looks much better in real life—

                 Postcard 15: Tidal Basin, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)   

 And played a bit with painting oil on vellum:

              Untitled Figure With Lights, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)  

And lastly, some more work on the door. Soon I'll be able to paint the owl.

             Variations On A Theme 2a, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)   

Burned Out

 I guess I just tried to do too much yesterday; today I had to force myself to work on the tabletop in the piece below.

                            Pot de Creme, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view) 

Blitz = Backache

So, I'm closing up shop for the night. My back hurts and I'm running out of energy. 

The Blue Vase painting:

                             The Blue Vase, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view) 

                  Postcard 15, Tidal Basin, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)  

A Repaint, With Intent

 I found this painting in my basement stash and after looking at it decided to take it the single step further that it's always been missing. It had some glints of a setting sun in the leaves of the trees, originally (as well as on the horizon), but after giving it a little thought I realized it could make a statement about the wildfires in places like California. So with a little more judicious placement of reds and yellows, it now seems to suggest the trees have just caught fire.

                                                    The Wind Carried The Embers, © 2021  
 

Impressionist Color

I only spent about twenty minutes on this, but it does satisfy my need for color. Maybe if I do 50 of these I'll figure out how to make them look like there are clouds in the sky, with some actual structure.

                               Untitled, © 2021, work in progress (click on image for larger view)