Institute of Mosaic Art Class

Yeah! Finished up my first class at the Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland, CA. Exterior concepts...it was great fun and I learned a lot. Tomorrow I start "Mosaic Summer Camp" for a week. Here are a few pics from class

"Fit to be Tied" Original 36x36 Acrylic Painting

Brandon woke me up with this trout brainstorm a few nights ago...so here it is a dream on canvas. It is titled "Fit to be Tied" an original 36x36 acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas for $2,250.

"More than Rainbow" Original 12x48 Acrylic Painting

Finished this trout painting late last night. It was a fun one! It is an acrylic on gallery wrapped 12x48 canvas for $975.

Brandon came up with a new trout design for me in the middle of the night...so that is what I am working on today-fitting as today is his birthday...Happy Birthday!!

"Breakfast Buffet" Original 30x41 Acrylic Painting

I continue with my collection for the Entree Gallery Show, August 1st. This one is titled "Breakfast Buffet" and is a puzzle painting with multiple panels of wood and canvas with ceramic, glass and tile accents. It is 30x41 for $2,275. and has a big bellied bear filled with huckle berries, chanterelle mushrooms and other assorted breakfast goodies!

"Sentinel" Original 16x31 Acrylic painting

Happy Fourth of July! Even though it was a holiday I spent most of the day in the studio...painting away. I finished my new puzzle painting "Sentinel" a 16x31 on canvas and wood panels with glass accents. for $745.

Seahorses and Mantis Shrimp Original 8x10 paintings

Happy Birthday Simon Walsh in Dominica! He is a fellow photographer and his wife Wendy commissioned these two paintings inspired by two of his photographs. They are acrylics on gallery wrapped 8x10 canvases.

"Summer Picnic" Original 24x52 Acrylic Painting

Since Brandon recently had knee surgery he is stuck at home for most of the summer. At least he is able to ride a bike now and we have been enjoying summer picnics along the river during our bike rides. That is the title of my newest painting "Summer Picnic" , a 24x52 triptych. Original acrylic on canvas and wood panels with mosaic accents in the rocks. The three panels are attached via hooks and hang as one piece. Price is $2,475 and this painting is also heading up to the Entree Gallery in Nordman, ID for my August 1st show "NW Hues".