The complications of life sometime insinuate themselves to such an extent, they take center stage and relegate all else to the wings. Such has occurred over these last weeks and I have been away from the studio and the drawing board for far too long. This work, which was started back in mid January, finally saw the last pencil strokes this afternoon which brought it to its conclusion. The work is just over 7" x 11". I hope a more routine work schedule will, once again, allow me to focus on those aspects of life that bring me the most joy . . . work, studio time and releasing the creative juices that seem to have, of late, been difficult to grasp.

The second work for the new year. This one will most likely be going to an early spring show at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport and measures 9" square. This work and the first one done this year are both from reference material gathered in Florida last January on my week long trip along the west coast of the state with three other artist friends. You can never have too many pelicans!

The first work off the drawing board for 2012, though begun in the last days of December. Image size on this one is a tad under 7" x 17".

There are still a number of works available from my last posting at offer of 25% off retail so if there is something that catches your eye, drop me an email. The 'sale' lasts through the end of this month.

In the spirit of the season, I am happy to offer the works shown below at a discount from now through the end of January 2012. I am offering these works at a 25% discount from retail and will be happy to quote prices upon inquiry. Shipping to US destinations only, please. I can except Pay Pay payment or personal check, or make arrangements for credit card payment through an artist friend who has that capability. My email address is linked from my web site so if there is a piece you are interested in, click on the link to my web site, shown in the listing to the right, and go to the 'Studio News' page and you can find my email at the bottom of that page. I've included a wide range of sizes and subject matter so have a look!

Since it was done, I took advantage of this recently completed drawing to use it on this year's Christmas card. They were mailed out last week, but for my blog followers, here is a web version.
Tis the season, so find something to be jolly about and enjoy!

Just completed, this one measures 8 1/4" x 18 1/4" and it
will head to my Annapolis gallery next month for their winter show.

Productive work time over the weekend and a bit over four hours today have brought the work to this point. I think one more day's worth of work and then it will be ready for a mat and frame. I'm feelin' the chill!