Still Life Step Two

Step Two, The Initial Drawing & Start of Color Application

This is where the fun begins.



Painting a still life step by step

Step One: The Setup

This is where all my paintings start, the initial set up of still life items.

Most of these came from my wife's collection of home decor items.

Finally, new work.

Two For Tea

A new painting from the studio of Dave Francis, PSA.

Hopefully, if I ever get back into the studio I'll get another one done soon.

News from New Mexico National Pastel Show

This painting titled "Rookery And Pottery" was one of two paintings on display at the recent Pastel Society of New Mexico's National Pastel Exhibit. This pastel sold at the exhibit and is now in a private collection in Los Lunas, NM
Fantastic to sell work on a national level, I'm still pinching myself. This is my second "National Sale" this year, hopefully an omen for things to come.

Back To Work

Been quite a while since I've blogged or been in the studio. Home projects now close to being finished, so back to the art life.

Studio Time

Waiting for Alexander to go home, then heading to the studio for the first time in two days. One of the great things about working in pastel, they're always ready and waiting.
Will post a new image in progress tomorrow, the pastel is called "Three For Tea"

Unable to get any studio time today due to other obligations, looks like I won't get much done all week. Hoping life drawing session tonight will satisfy my need to create on a daily basis.

Entering the blogosphere

This is my first foray into the world of blogging. Hoping it will jump start my art career. The picture above is one of my more recent still lifes. It is currently on view at the Tom Myott Gallery in Glens Falls, NY.