Keturah Havey (2007)

Another early portrait using only two colors. Our model was very pregnant and the long poses were uncomfortable so she looks pissed off. The artist behind me commented that he liked my style. (at this point I didn't know I had a style so I was flattered). At the end of the session she commented that she loved it, so I gave it to her. I found later that they were married so I felt it was a good omen when a husband and wife independently like the same thing.

Profile of Model (2007)

When I committed to getting serious about my hobby last year I had to unlearn all the bad habits I picked up. I decided to begin by focusing on portraits only. It seemed more challenging than painting a banana. Until recently I used only two colors since I lacked the know-how to use a full spread of colors on my pallet.

Stacking Hay (2000)

Another copy. This one is a work by Gary Ernest Smith. I don't like to copy another artist's work, but it's an amazing way to learn new techniques. Not only that, the results make good gifts to friends and loved ones. This was my last "Acrylic" painting. After playing with 'plastic' paint for 20 years I decided to go back to oils. This painting is a series of very short brush strokes using heavy paint for texture.

Bleriot (2007)

I enjoy trying new mediums and took time to learn the 3-D software package they use to make those wonderful Pixar films. This is one of my better 3D efforts. A full size model of the first airplane to cross the English channel. I like the tactile nature of working with pen/paper over the cold digital precision of working with computer software to create a fully realized image.

Trinkets from Japan (1977)

I did this my senior year in high school. It took months to complete b/c in high school there's so many activities going on. My Mom forced me to finish it. She still has these trinkets and I am going to do an updated version later this year. Should be interesting so see how I have improved(?) in 30 years. I have trouble with backgrounds (still do) and must have changed this one several times before settling on light green.

Ball in Zürich (1990)

This is one of my favorites, but it's a copy of a 1917 painting by DaDa artist Marcel Janco. I did this one plus two more "set-dressing" paintings for a USC student film called Cabaret Voltaire when I was breaking into the film industry in LA. The original hangs in Israel and doesn't have Elvis or John Lennon in the crowd. Note the disco ball.