Monday, January 18, 2010

Caryn's Zephyr (Part-3)

Caryn's Zephyr (Part-2)

Caryn's Zephyr (Part-1)

Starting a small little painting (4"x8") for a friend who was kind enough to repair a very rare guitar of mine with no thought of repayment. So I hope this works out ... it is of an image of his daughter that lost a battle to cancer sometime in 2006.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

The Garbage Collector

A sketch from 'The Garbage Collector' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. The garbage collector tries to imagine how to go about his grim task after the advent of a nuclear bombardment.

Thursday, December 31, 2009

The Meadow


A sketch from 'The Meadow' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. The watchman contemplates the world he loves and re-builds everyday.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Treasure Island


"Treasure Island is completed! The entire set of seventeen canvases without one break in my enthusiasm and spirit. Better in every quality than anything I ever did."

N. C. Wyeth in a letter to his mother, July 26, 1911...

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Sun and Shadow

A sketch from 'Sun and Shadow' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. A photographer and model invade Ricardo's sense of reality as they attempt to conduct a photo shoot in his neighborhood.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

En La Noche


A sketch from 'En La Noche' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. Mr. Villanazul, in an effort to restore peace and quite to the appartment building, approaches the residence of Mrs. Navarrez who has not ceased to sob and moan since the departure of her husband for service in World War II.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Powerhouse


A sketch from 'Powerhouse' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. The main character of this story, and unidentified woman who "simply did not have a pew-shaped spine", meaning she was not a church goer, religious or spiritual person in general, has an out-of-body experience that transcends her reality of experience up to that point in her life.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The Great Wide World Over There


A sketch from 'The Great Wide World Over There' from Ray Bradbury's
collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. With the arrival of her worldly and literate nephew, Cora Gibbs now has the means to communicate with the great wide world beyond the view of her horizon. She eagerly waits for the arrival of mail to her new mail box every day.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Big Black and White Game


This sketch comes from the short story "The Big Black and White Game" by Ray Bradbury published in 1945. I must say, this author was ahead of his times in observing the social inequities of the day.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Embroidery


A scene from 'Embroidery' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. The three knitters await their impending atomic doom.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind (color version)

Monday, October 5, 2009

I See You Never


A scene from 'I See You Never' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. Mr. Ramirez bids fairwell to Mrs. O'Bryan.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind


A scene from 'The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind' from Ray Bradbury's collection of short stories from 'The Golden Apples of the Sun'. The Mandarin of two competing cities finally realize, through the wisdom of their daughters, that their prosperity is dependent on one another.

Artium Exhibit Concludes


My first art exhibit wrapped up today at the Atrium Gallery. Many thanks to all who took the time to either come out and see the artwork either at the gallery or online at this site. I appreciate your feedback and comments very much.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Tiberian Tempest


Tiberian Tempest, 9x12, oil

Morning Storm Approaching


Morning Storm Approaching, 9x12, oil

Fire Dawn at Sea


Fire Dawn at Sea, 9x12, oil

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Further Up Farther In


Further Up Farther In, 7.5x10, watercolor

Whisper in the Woods


Whisper in the Woods, 9x12, watercolor

Faith of Friends


Faith of Friends, 6x9, watercolor,

The Rocket Man


The Rocket Man, 9x12, watercolor

Prometheus the Fire-Bringer


Prometheus the Fire-Bringer, 14x24, oil