Art Institute Lion Oil on tile 4x4

   This is the second in a series of Chicago Landmarks-obviously one of the lions from in front of the Art Institute of Chicago on Michigan Avenue. You may notice a strong resemblance to a previous posting-On Guard-is it a similar composition.

Marshall Field's Clock oil on tile 4x4

   This is of the former Marshall Field's clock on State Street in Chicago-a city landmark, and although it is now owned by Macy's-to natives it remains the Marshall Field's clock. This is a frequent composition but expressed in a new medium-floor tile-at the suggestion of my wife. I am doing a series of these of Chicago landmarks and then will either see them in a framed collection or separately-have not decided yet.

Abandoned? oil on canvas 8 x 10

   A very loose painting-loose brushstrokes, paint not applied heavy on the canvas. And the composition with a bit of light shining on the left side of the farmhouse with reflected light into the snow as well-adding a glimmer of hope.

"Autumn1" Oil on tile 6 x 6

    Very loose almost abstract painting of autumn in a mountain. Done on ceramic tile.

South Branch of the Chicago River oil on canvas 8 x 10

   Another in the bridges of Chicago series-a blend of the industrial history of Chicago with the bridges that crossed the river. The modern skyscrapers contrast with the old, service with manufacture, in this composition.

Kinzie Street II Oil on canvas 8 x 10

   Another in the bridges of Chicago series-this represents another view of one of my favorite bridges in the city-the Kinzie Street Bridge over the north branch of the Chicago river. The composition places emphasis on the bridge tender tower with its strong vertical contrasting with the dark horizontals behind it-with the river leading the eye into the center of the painting.

"On Guard" oil on canavas board 8 x 10

   Another in the Art Institute lions-here a profile view of the lions. Bold, Strong colors, Strong contrasts. Loose. Confident
  That is the look I hoped to convey with this composition and painting

"Maggie" oil on canvas 8 x 10

    Maggie is an English Cocker with attitude-my wife's dog-she and I have never gotten along! But my wife does love her so I attempted to capture her spirit and the look that she often gives, especially after an unwelcome bath.

"Diva" Oil on canvas 8x10

  Diva is an English Cocker- and the pet of a friend of my wife's. Ever anxious to please her tongue is out and ready to do whatever her master or mistress desires.

"Sassy" oil on canvas 8 x 10

     This composition is of Sassy-my brother-in-laws Golden Retriever (and an offspring of a Tess-a previous dog of ours). She is dressed up for the fourth of July and just waiting to head out. Done loosely with brush-she is a gift for my brother-in-law

Trio of Love Oil on canvas 8 x10

  These trio of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in a basket are looking for love. The loose brushwork, brownish gold colors of the basket blend well with our little friends. The blue background adds contrast to our focus. This painting is a gift for our vet as he has had his own trio of love.

Guarding the Art Oil on canvas board 11 x14

 
   This loose strong composition is of the lions in front of the Art Institute in Chicago-the lions guard the entrance to the museum along Michigan Avenue and are an icon of the city, Their strong lines lend themselves to bold strokes and colors. Have now done three variations of these lions-and anticipate more.

Christmas Bear oil on canvas board 8 x 10

   I actually painted two of these Christmas Bears-one with a pink background and the other blue. These were gifts for two new grandchildren this year-for their first Christmas. This one with the pink background was for Nora and the other (no depicted here) with a blue background for was Connor. Both done with brush in a loose style. The focus is in the triangle of the cap, the eyes and the block.

Elmo oil on canvas 6 x 6

   My 2 year old grandson adores Elmo-this is a painting for his 3rd Christmas to hang in his room. Although it appears somewhat orange in the photo-it is more red-very loose, fuzzy-his joy upon receiving this from his grandpa-well he shook his head no!  The wonder of kids!

Break Away Oil on Canvas board 8x 10

  The exhilaration of pond hockey-taking the puck and a breakaway one on one against the goalie! Later in the afternoon-loose style with painting knife and brush.