New site....

So I helped Corrine make a new website for herself yesterday, and got the bug to update mine as well. I like what I've done so far and it's live now, but it will take a bit of tweaking to get it right and of course used to the new layout, and editing of it.

This is the link to Dogs By Bri, which also has a new blog format. I'm very curious to hear what people think, positive or negative. I really want the site to be easy to use and have the same feeling you get from viewing my paintings.

Thanks for your time if you do end up e-mailing or commenting on it.

Bri-

New Start...

untitled for now
10"x20" acrylic on canvas
SOLD

I don't have a title yet for this one, but something like "Just Off to the Side" seems appropriate. I'll sit with it a little while and see.

The tones are coming together and I like where it's taking me. I've been able to use a wide range of colors so far, and that always makes it creatively satisfying.

I'm hoping I get a little work done today, and know that Saturday and Sunday at Short Term Gallery will lead to lots of progress.

Bri-

Shadow detail...

"Form Strategic Partnerships"

(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

$4500 US dollars plus shipping

I spent the past two days working on the shadow detail under the construction awnings in the painting. I love the way it's turning out but I also think it's just about the most boring part of the painting to be working on.

The light quality is getting better each time I work on it, but I'm chomping at the bit to start painting the light and reflections in the street. Maybe I'll get to do some of that tomorrow.

Bri-

Fire...escapes...

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(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

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Can you yell "Fire Escape"in a crowded painting without causing a panic?

I spent much of yesterday and today painting the fire escapes on the second building from the right and adding shadows where necessary. It's becoming more and more real each day. I find it strange, as I've said many times before that for so many hours of work, so little seems to come to life in paintings like these.

It's all worth it though.

Bri-

Window treatment...

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(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

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I spent today working on the windows of the second building from the right. I'm adding the arches above, and the shadows they cast.

I like where this is going. Getting closer to being finished, that is.

Bri-

The dogs done...

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(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

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So normally at this point I'd be putting a signature on the painting and call it done, but I have lots left to paint even though the dog is done. Click on the picture to see it enlarged.

I finished up the little Jack Russell, the other day and started to add some glow and flare to the street light. Now with that almost finished it's time to continue working on the buildings that make up this little scene from Varick Street in NYC.

Bri-

long legs and shoes...

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(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

$4500 US dollars plus shipping

I added most of the details to the billboard yesterday, and realized based on the framing I used for the billboard, I elongated the woman's legs. Compared to my reference her legs are about twice as long.

Now, today I'll do a little work on the dog in the purse. It should remain in correct proportion though. At least I think it will.

Bri-

Back to work in NYC...

"Form Strategic Partnerships"

(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

$4500 US dollars plus shipping

I got back to work on the NYC billboard series yesterday, and man it's great to be back in New York City.

I also have to say a big THANK YOU to OPB for the feature on me and my work as well as the segment on the Short Term Gallery. It's brought in lots of people who live in the area but have never been to the gallery or a First Friday Art Walk.

One thing I think it says about Oregonians, is how proud they are of their state and communities. That's one thing I love about this place. I also love the dogs here.

Okay, I love the dogs everywhere.

Bri-






p.s. here's the segments if you haven't seen them.

Digby final...

Digby

18"x14" acrylic on canvas

SOLD

I spent the day finishing up Digby's paws and nose. I love the results. My only complaint is that the color of the background doesn't show up accurately on the computer screen. So what's to complain about eh?

I will be starting a new commission and working on the NYC Billboard painting again as well. You'll be able to see me this Thursday Jan. 12th on Oregon Art Beat when that painting was in it's early stages. I can't wait to see it myself.

If you're in the Baker City area we'll be having a screening party at Paizano's Pizza which will start a little after 7 PM and the show airs at 8 PM on Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Bri-