Three Little Pics

These are all 5x7,  The size just seems to suit me lately.
 

July 18, 2026 — Elaine O.

I ran across an old photo that intrigues me. It's small, with faded color and contrast but I love it. So I started by zeroing in on just a small part to get more familiar with the shapes. For now, this is very light and tentative; I will be adding the deep shadows that are part of the attraction for me. But for now, I'm still looking and thinking about a final color palette and values...and how much of the original snapshot to include. 

10" x 14"

Buckle up—I think this is going to be a series, so get used to it!

Matt - art therapy

Alan Summer 2026-4

 I finished this painting of the view looking towards Biloxi on the Mississippi coast. On coldpress 140#  

This is a view from Truman looking north from the A train stop. It’s in my hot press sketchbook. Somehow the paper got damaged so I’m just going to have some fun with it by trying anything I can imagine. Got a lot of work to do but I have some ideas. 

Orthodox Convent - Trascău Valley, Transylvania | recovered from scrap paper

Museum of Natural History - Vienna

A Tree, a Flower-headed Dragon, and a Dancin' Fool.

 All 5x7

July 11, 2026 — Elaine O.

Finished the painting...and the pad of paper! One thing about these "last sheet on the pad" paintings—I tend to go in with reckless abandon because "who cares if it works or not? I just want to finish off a pad!" And sometimes it works. I think this is one of those times. At any rate, I'm happy with it.

10" x 14"

Life Is Just A Bowl Of

 #2 and 3 drew with ink then painted. Fun to work with RED,,

Santillana del Mar, Cantabria - in progress