"Cruising" ©

It's been a while since I took the time to paint some feathers and I sure enjoyed all the hues of white.  This painting was an experiment.  I have painted several ducks over the years but never on a canvas primed in copper paint.  At first the paint did move as I was use too but once I got the surface covered it went well.  I think the copper base allowed the glow within the feathers to really have a nice affect.  

Oil on canvas,  11" X 14"

"Cruising" ©

Another of the white duck gang that cruises in and around the Venice Canals. I really liked the expression of serenity on this one.

Oil on panel, 8" X 10"

"Floating By" ©

In a few weeks I'll be installing several paintings at the Creative Arts Group Gallery in Sierra Madre. I thought a couple of "Ducks" would be a nice addition to the land and city scapes. It has been a long time since I painted one of these feathered beauties and I had a great time.

Oil on panel, 8" X 10"

"Fine Feathered Family" ©

I promised to post the commissioned duck painting that I have been working on for weeks. It's so large I can't get a decent photo but hopefully you can get the idea. Delivery was today and I was still painting on it yesterday. Are we ever done? Thank goodness for deadlines. My easel looks empty and I'll miss my fluffy feathered buddies. Now they hang over a carved marble fireplace, in a soft mint green sun room, floating peacefully forever.

Oil on canvas, 30" X 40"

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"Sierra Duck" ©

Prior to visiting the Sierra's I had no idea that ducks would happily swim in ice water. As their creek froze over they would all migrate to the large lake, then later in the day when the sun had performed it's magic defrost the ducks would return to the creek. A winters day routine. Preening took up a major amount of time for this high "Sierra Duck".

Oil on canvas, 6" X 8"

"Duck Dining" ©

The dinner menu consisted of Cheetos and torn bits of bread, thrown into the water by squealing children. Lovely ending to a cool fall evening.

Oil on Panel, 5" X 7"

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"Sunset Swim" ©

Last weekends show was a success in spite of triple digit temperatures. The best part for me was meeting a potpourri of people from art lovers to other artists wanting to figure out the process of painting. I want to just thank everyone that bared the heat and came out to visit and make purchases.

Meanwhile I met this little duck while he was floating in the Temecula Duck Pond right next to Pat & Oscars Restaurant at sunset.

Oil on panel, 5" X 7"

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"Sunday Swim III" ©

Collector "Liz" emailed requesting a "Sunday Swim" to add to her personal gallery. And so Liz, this one is for you, my friend.

Oil on panel, 5" X 7"

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"Venice Beach Floater" ©

Canals weave in and out of homes for a few blocks in Venice Beach. This duck was floating in a small pond that fed into the canal, along with many others. She however chose to float in the early morning sunlight.

Oil on panel, 8" X 10

Purchase ($200. shipped, unframed): from the artist