watercolor & paper 9×12
A lot of emotion in a smaller piece is akin to a short but powerful song.
Tag: painting
The Perch
Watercolor Paper 5.5×8.5
Every time I return to Paris I find something new to treasure. To just walk the now familiar streets or look out at night over the rooftops while Zoot Sims plays is a pleasure I never tire of.
This is view of Left Bank I haunt. 
Candy Wax Lips
watercolor & paper 9×12
I think some of the best work, regardless of medium allows for one to repeatedly go back to it and find new things within. With that in mind, in this piece I utilized my preferred delicacy of detail while also incorporating a solidness of the body. I show the contrast in aspects of the subject in this piece by combining her sense of playfulness with an aesthetic eros. The actual candy wax lips were grabbed on the way to the session by me in a moment of whimsical improvisation.
Lina
Watercolor & Paper 5.5×8.5
I found different aspects of Lina’s personality all showing at the same time upon her face. It allowed for an organically occurring sense of playfulness & beauty. Everything about her is natural without ever any sense of intentionally trying to make something happen visually/aesthetically. The best portraits offer up something that is real even if only for the moment caught in the work, with this piece I find it a success.
The dimensions of the piece I chose as a way to allow art to be enjoyed by someone who does not necessarily have a large living/working space. The modest size also allows for easy moving from one spot to another. As much as some of my favorite paintings are large, it can be a worrying commitment to someone just starting their collection or developing their aesthetic taste. My smaller pieces allow for an easier cohabitation than might occur with a large scale work.
Scarf
watercolor & Paper 5.5×8.5
I want a voice but never only a style. To prevent myself from ever lapsing into mere mannerism and foster my desire for always evolving I mix things up.
There is nothing wrong with having preferred equipment and a place to work but unless one plans on never leaving home/studio it can stymie being able to work or do work as powerful as when utilizing the ideal.
To side step the issue every few days I use different type of pencil, from the best to junk and same with paper.
With painting I change the size and type of paper from piece to piece.
With this piece I wanted emotion without allowing a face to convey it and on smaller paper. 
Strange Pastry
watercolor & Multi Media Paper 9×12
For me, the most important aspect of any work is emotion. More than technique, this is the lasting gift one can give to their audience. Honesty is often the best facilitator of emotion and when honesty is present the piece will always be beautiful regardless of image.
Cosi Ervamo Noi
Watercolor & paper 5.5×8.5
Watercolor is my preferred medium for the ability to convey delicacy & density at the same time. This is especially true when doing portraiture. With all my portraits I try to capture an aspect of the subjects personality not just in the moment but in general.
The dimensions of the piece I chose as a way to allow art to be enjoyed by someone who does not necessarily have a large living/working space. The modest size also allows for easy moving from one spot to another. As much as some of my favorite paintings are large, it can be a worrying commitment to someone just starting their collection or developing their aesthetic taste. My smaller pieces allow for an easier cohabitation than might occur with a large scale work.
Tete de Poisson
Watercolor Cotton paper 9×12
Walking the fish market w/Louise as they set up. A man originally from Sicily takes a clever to a large tuna. With the first Cleve, blood spurts onto the apron in the shape of one perfect red flower, it is as it has always been. It shows that like his ancestors he knows what he is doing and also a portent of good luck, well, for somebody.
“Will you buy me a flower?”
“I need some coffee.”
“Not there, my cousin owns that place.”
In one day and a three hour train ride it would be as if I were in a different country.
W.Wolfson
Blue Hour
Watercolor & Mixed Media Paper. 9×12 For Marina
Not my preferred paper for painting but if I can get desired effects w/it then it is “easier” when using ideal French Cotton Paper. I always enjoy challenging myself as to avoid lapsing into mere mannerism.
Left Bank, Paris-France.
Liquid Swords
watercolor & paper 7×10
The real is always beautiful in its own way. In lieu of aesthetic appeal can be a fascination. Terrible beauty.
Paper Life Painting 