A Post at Last 

Mandarins 

 

This is one of my paintings at the Holiday Show Open House at the Hunt Gallery 

4225 McCullough, San Antonio, TX — Saturday December 2nd from 1:00—5:00pm. 

The show will be up until January 5th, 2024.

 

Lots of terrific art will be on display on the walls and small works in baskets 

(sculpture and jewelry too)!

Come enjoy some holiday cheer and check out work by some of the best artists 

in the southwest region. You may find a special gift for a friend or family member. 

Or maybe something special for yourself . . . Hope to see you there!

The Artist

This painting is one I managed to fit in early on in the animal-
painting marathon. I used a black and white reference photo of
the artist Francis Bacon. When I first saw his work in the late
60s, it intrigued me and also repulsed me in a way but I was drawn
to it for its intensity and originality. I've always wished I could be
that bold and push past what seems safe and acceptable. While that
wish doesn't seem to materialize, I enjoyed trying to infuse my
impressions of him onto a portrait.

Still photographing the animals and will post some at some point.
Thanks so much for viewing and for your very nice comments!

The Light at the Dead End

The days were cold and gray in early February in Fredericksburg, TX
but the sun came out late one afternoon and I went out to photograph.
I found this dead end just as the sun was setting.
 

LA Park—March

I arrived in Los Angeles the day their rains stopped. The weather was
cool and gray for the most part but when the sun came out, there was
that famous light the California painters loved so much.