Fire...escapes...

"Form Strategic Partnerships"

(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

$4500 US dollars plus shipping

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...

"Form Strategic Partnerships"

(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

$4500 US dollars plus shipping

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...

"Form Strategic Partnerships"

(in progress)

18"x36" acrylic on canvas

$4500 US dollars plus shipping

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...

"Form Strategic Partnerships"

(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-

Almost Digby...

Digby

(in progress)

18"x14" acrylic on canvas

SOLD

She's almost all there. I spent most of the day working on Digby's paws, which is more of a task than you might think.

Since, Digby has pasted on, I'm working from a photo that doesn't contain her paws or parts of her front legs, but they are in the painting. In order to make this work I'm using four different pictures of Digby to get the right feel and tones in her paws, but none of those photos are from the same angle as the main reference image. So, I took a picture of our dog Zephyr in almost the same pose as Digby.

Zephyr however is considerably smaller than she was, and he's different colors too. I have to keep reminding myself which are the colors I need to work from, and it's not the ones in the picture of Zephyr.

The paw in front needs to be lighter, and then I think a signature will be in order.

Bri-

Paws and Nose...

Digby

(in progress)

18"x14" acrylic on canvas

SOLD

I worked on Digby's paws and nose today. I didn't accomplish quiet as much as I'd have liked, but I did get work done and that's the important thing.

I also got out on my cross-country skis today, second time this season since the fractured foot. It felt great, although I'm not in skiing shape yet. In time I will be I'm sure.

Bri-

Back to work...

Digby

(in progress)

18"x14" acrylic on canvas

SOLD

Yeah! It's so great to be painting again after a nice holiday break. Hope you all had a joyous holiday season and are experiencing a creative New Year already.

I started real work on Digby's paws yesterday and I'm liking where it's going. I wish I had a little more canvas to the right of the paws, but it's all I've got so her one paws going to creep around the edge. I think the paw/leg closest to us could use to be enlarged a little as well.

I'm headed into Short Term Gallery after posting this, and will make the decision once I'm sitting down with Digby.

Bri-

p.s. check out today's Baker City Herald if you're in Baker or on-line if you're not. I made the front page. Thanks LBJ!