Painting

The sun did not decide to come out today, but the purple in the field far in the distance was screaming for it to have its portrait painted.

My sketchy sketch to work out the composition. Let’s paint!

Look who stopped by to see how the painting is going!!!! Rachel S. Wirrig just happened to spot me on her way to see mom and dad!

Was so excited to see Rachel, forgot to share my underpainting. I work the values and composition out before adding color.

Wanted to acknowledge that this painting spot was created on a sacred space. according to this memorial: 3 years ago, a 4 year old child named Parker passed away here. I held Parker and his family in my heart while creating this one.

The finished painting!!!!! I really enjoyed this one. Even on a grey day, there is beauty and color to be found–if you look for it 

We had a lot of rain today, but I think it’s over for now.

This little stream in Old Washington captured my imagination.

our sketch…PAINT TIME!!!

Well, the radar lied…we had more rain. Had to duck under the neighbors porch until it went back to a drizzle. Good thing oil and water don’t mix!

Sorry i didn’t make more progress photos, but I did finish–in spite of getting rained on. Hopefully this comes across as the colors of spring–just getting ready to pop after a grey and rainy day.

What should I paint today?

It’s cloudy and might rain, so I’m picking a view in my backyard, just a few feet from my house.

Got my composition worked out in a sketchy sketch. Let’s paint before the rain gets here!

Doesn’t look like much, but I’m establishing the lights and darks-as well as getting the composition on the board.

ok boys and girls! Sorry i didn’t get to take more photos while working. When I concentrate, I forget. Here’s today’s grey day painting:

Federal Hill – Grey Day 5 March 2024

Oil on board

6×12″

Painted from direct observation: no photos or technology.

Thanks all for joining me and all the encouragement…that was FUN!!! Have a great day!

Painting the view from the museum. Working from direct observation–no photos or technology. Photo included to give YOU an idea of what my subject was: the Pendleton Neighborhood!!!

If you think I make this look easy, trust me, I shed a LOT of tears trying to get this painting to behave–very busy, and the light changed constantly.

Oil on board

11×14″

Hope you all have a great week!!!

Hi All!

I spent a lot of November and December making pottery (perfect art for holiday gifts).
Now i’m dusting my paint brushes off and getting back on the easel. To warm up, I made these fun little gems. Not very big, but they are guaranteed to brighten up and bring cheer to any gloomy little spot in your art collection.

click any of the images for more information

All these original paintings are framed in a handmade black wood frame.

I also have notecards available for those of you who’d like to support my work and mail some happy art to one of your friends.
Thanks all for your support!
Ken

I recently removed my online gallery which archived over 20 years of my artwork.

From now on, this gallery is going to change every month, and will include 12 hand picked artworks.

Here are a few examples that I picked for the month of July
Click any of the images (or use the menu above) to see the whole JULY GALLERY

click any image to see the whole gallery for this month

it’s been awhile since I’ve painted on canvas, so I’m super excited to show off my latest acrylic painting: Midnight Snack: Pigs In Corn. After working in colored pencils, this feels big- 18″x36″ inches. If this is something that you might like to have for your art collection, the original will be available for view (and sale) next friday, 28 April 2023 at the Pendleton Art Center! I’m also selling prints on 100% cotton rag paper with archival inks right now. Stay tuned, more coming soon!

I’m diving deeper exploring a new way to paint and make marks. A lot of this technique is like monoprinting, but I’m mixing drawing and painting. Each has their strengths. I love to work in a variety of mediums, so mixed media feels natural to me.

This week’s paintings depict two more of my favorite farm themes: a happy sheep, jumping around on the farm, and two pigs *in love* kissing in the twilight. A lucky friend/collector got a sneak peek and the pigs and it’s now part of their collection, but fortunately, fine art prints are available. The original sheep painting is available.

click the links below for more information on prints and the original.

Thank you all for your support!