Today a TV news film crew visited my studio to interview me for a feature. Here is a link to the broadcast: http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/sarasota-artist-melds-imagination-history-to-create-captain-morgan-pirate
Category Archives: Public Appearances
Adolescent Dragon Watercolor
Based upon a pencil drawing as a chapter head for the second “Unfettered” short story collection. This occupied me while I was away from my studio. Portrays a young dragon setting out on its own. Painted on Arches cold press at 12″ x 9″ .
Pirate painting for museum
Pirate Jean Hamlin at Large, a 36″ x 30″ oil painting commissioned for the Pirate and Treasure Museum opening in St. Thomas in the American Virgin Islands. Hamlin shown escaping from the Royal Navy’s firing of his ship in Amalie Harbor.
Pirate Gold
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This image is now available as prints from our web store. The original art is on temporary display at Ruth Eckard Hall in Clearwater, FL.
Fantastic Art at Denver Gallery
In two days, an exhibit of imaginative art goes on sale in Denver. One of my two entries , “My Prince Hath Croaked”, is featured in this announcement. < http://abendgallery.com/html_shows/16-inner-visions/ >
Captain Morgan portrait demo
At a recent public appearance, I brought a half Julian easel I use to work outdoors and painted this small 10″ x 8″ oil on a gesso board support. I brought the panel to the demo already with a pencil drawing sealed with an ochre acrylic transparent wash so it was ready to add the oils for the demonstration.
Mermaid in Murky Water
Pirate Portraits in Watercolor
These two 14″x10″ watercolors were painted for the winners of the Pirate Photo Contest held this past summer based on photos provided by the subject, Scarlett and Smee.
Exhibit ready to go
Paintings awaiting transportation for my Illuxcon exhibition at the Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, PA beginning Wednesday evening Oct 21 and lasting through Sunday, Oct 25 . Day tickets available Visit- illuxcon.com
Imagine the Fantastic Exhibit in Stockton, CA
Three oil paintings on display and sale at the San Joaquin Delta College gallery October 8- November 5, 2015. http://gallery.deltacollege.edu