"Refuge"

"Refuge", watercolor. 300 lb. Fabriano paper., 18” x 14”, unframed    $600.00.

 Our fire escape was a great spot to hang out during those warm, early November days. I was using crutches to get around and I was avoiding using the stairs to go out. I did look forward to sitting out here to draw, paint and do some reading. The fire escape was my refuge. The flowers, herbs and vegetables in the planters, were basically finished for the season, but some decorations and ornaments still remained. The reflecting sunset sparked my interest and I decided I would expand the perspective give it a wide, comfortable feel. This painting was my last studio painting in 2022.

"Blue Skies Ahead"

 "Blue Skies Ahead"  watercolor   14" x 19"
 300 lb. Frabriano Watercolor paper
unframed  $600.00

This house caught my eye, with it’s wrap around porch and turret, viewed from around the weeping, Japanese, red maple. This painting represents a hopeful and positive outlook, while recovering from a hip procedure.

"American Gothic 4- Cranford (backview) 2022"

 

"American Gothic 4- Cranford (backview) 2022"

 

Watercolor, 22” x 13”, painted on 300 lb. Frabriano watercolor paper

 

Unframed, $700.00

 

This painting is a bit larger than my usual size paintings. This backview, of the red house on the corner, really got my attention as the sun was setting. We’ve had some extremely hot weather for a few weeks straight, so painting a snow scene from last winter was refreshing. This home has continues to inspire me.

 

“American Gothic 2 - Cranford 2022”

 

“American Gothic 2 - Cranford 2022”

Watercolor on 300 lb. Frabriano Paper, 14" x 10", Unframed $500.00

Another painting of this house on the corner. A different angle and a play on the light. I took a bit more time with this one.  

 

"Entrance 4 - Night"

 

 "Entrance 4 - Night"

 

Watercolor,  9 1/2" x 14", painted on 300 lb. Frabriano paper.

 

$600.00, Unframed

 

This is the final painting that’s entitled, “Entrance - 4, Night”.

A more studied and planned out version. Again with this painting, I am portraying sections of my building, that have become important and familiar in my everyday life. I choose to accentuate the light and dark areas to create a mystical drama.

"Entrance 4 - Afternoon Sun"

 

 "Entrance 4 - Afternoon Sun",

 Graphite, Ink Pen and Brown Watercolor Wash, 7" x10", $200.00, Unframed

The Entrance

"The Entrance". Watercolor on Fabriano 300 lb. paper. 12" x 16",

 Unframed $500.00.

A warm and inviting entrance that can sooth a weary soul. I gratefully pass through these doors very often.

"Her Childhood Home"

"Her Childhood Home", 3/2022, watercolor, 18" x 12"

$500.00, (unframed)

 

I was inspired to paint this scene for a few different reasons. I know that a neighbor of mine had grown up in this home, many years ago. I also love the layout of this side view and during the twilight. It had a magical glow that I knew I wanted to express in my painting. The architecture is also very unique, like many of the homes in my neighborhood. Many do not fit any type of development style. The winter, bare trees gave it the haunting effect, that I wanted to accentuate.

"Horror"

"Horror", 2005, watercolor, 30" x 22"  $700.00 (unframed)

I painted this watercolor in 2005, after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami happened. A horrific tragedy that was devastating. So much suffering from in the war on Ukraine these days. My emotional reaction is similar.

"Fire Escape"

"Fire Escape", watercolor, 18" x 13", 2-2022    $500.00 (unframed)

 

I found this fire escape scene at our building interesting, especially the play of the shadows. It represents a feeling of home and connection.

 

 

 

“Back View” (Orange and Riverside)

“Back View” (Orange and Riverside), watercolor, 16” x 12”, 2/2022, $400.00 (unframed)

Working from areas in my neighborhood, which I find interesting. I haven't been able to walk far these days, due to an injury, so I am enjoying finding ideas that are of interest close by.

“Rooftops at Elizabeth and N. Union”

“Rooftops at Elizabeth and N. Union”  1/2022, 9 ”x 12 “, watercolor, $300.00 (unframed)

Tonal sketch for “Rooftops at Elizabeth and N. Union”

 

Christmas Card illustration for 2021

This is my new Christmas Card that has been printed for December 2021. Check for availability. Purchase price is currently only $1 per card plus a shipping fee. Minimum purchase of 10 cards for shipping. Local pickup available in Cranford, NJ.

Paintings from Wildwood 2021

"Armada", Wildwood Crest, 9 1/2" x 13", Watercolor, $250.00

"Pizzeria", Wildwood Boardwalk, 9 1/2" x 13", Watercolor, $250.00

Illustrations for the song "Stay"

These illustrations were created for my song "Stay", which were created for a video of the song. These are some of the ones I have choosen.

View From The N. Union Ave Bridge

 A view from the N. Union Ave. bridge in Cranford.16 x 12 inches, watercolor. $300.00 unframed.

 

Late autumn sunset reflections

Watercolor, pencil and ink on paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Cranford, $85.00, unframed An older home across town. I found the unkept condition of this house interesting and wanted to portray that character in this painting. I was using a combination of mediums in a expensive manner. Unlike the usual expensive homes in Cranford’s north side, this could be a rental. 

Wintery Sketch from homes on Riverside Dr. and Orange Ave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pen and ink 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". $65.00 unframed.

A wintry scene of these "Americana" type homes, which are located around the corner from me. Many different styles of homes in the neighborhood. These have a "farmhouse" look and remind me of the "American Gothic" painting. Riverside and Orange Ave.

Perrotti's painting

 

My new painting, commissioned by Perrotti's in Cranford.

Watercolor     18"x 14"    12/28/20

 

Christmas Card illustration for 2020

 An imaginary, skating scene on the Rahway River in Cranford, NJ. Pen and ink with watercolor.  101/2 “ x 7 “.

September 2020 trip to Wildwood and Cape May (small drawings and paintings)