American Flag Oil Painting
One of the most iconic American symbols and most recognizable flags of the world is the flag of the United States of America. I painted this original oil painting for my solo corporate art exhibit at the Fidelity Investments headquarters in Boston. Measuring over 5 feet wide and painted in my contemporary monochromatic style this American Flag painting is quite large and imposing. Probably one of the most famous American Flag paintings was done by the artist Jasper Johns entitled “Flag” which was painted between 1954 and...
read more“Nighthawks” Edward Hopper Oil Painting
In 2007 I attended Edward Hopper’s retrospective exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It was his largest exhibit in decades. Among all of his great works was his most famous masterpiece “Nighthawks”. Easily this painting is one of the most widely recognized paintings of the 20th century and one of my favorites. ”Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper resides at the Art Institute of Chicago but was on loan in Boston for the show, it made a very strong impression. This exhibit is what started my painting...
read moreContemporary Oil Painting Portrait
Having started painting portraits again I have found myself looking for better source material. The common way of going about collecting images for portraits is to use celebrity photographs. The problem that arises with painting celebrities is that I don’t really know them or having any form of connection to them since I’ve never met them. This has led me to search out source material that I’m familiar with and have started calling on my friends to help. This oil painting portrait that I have just finished...
read moreBecoming an Online Artist
Many people consider art to be something that occurs within galleries and museums, and of course on the walls of those who enjoy everything from Banksy to Picasso, be they art critics or wealthy Cheeky Bingo players. But what does the online space have to offer those who love to create art? Well, two things, primarily – commerce, and a larger audience. These are both due to the fact that the world wide web is just that – a world-wide network of computers that enable you to show new art to potentially huge numbers of people almost...
read moreArnold Arboretum Art Exhibit
Artists in the Arboretum 2011 Join us this September 21 – October 23 at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University for a great fall art exhibit. ”Artist in the Arboretum 2011″ features 22 artists’ inspired works from the collection and grounds of the Arnold Arboretum. Pictured to the left is “Clearing 345″ which is the selected piece for the exhibition. This Blurscape painting is also the featured image on the exhibition postcard. The Opening reception will be held Wednesday September 21 from 6-8pm....
read moreSelf Portrait Painting of the Artist
It’s been a number of years since I’ve created a self portrait, where as I’ve never actually painted one. I completed a few self portraits when I used to draw with charcoal but haven’t done any since. After painting some pop art figures with my new portrait style I figured it was time to paint my first self portait. To make the painting special I started the painting on my 29th birthday. I used a photo I had taken a couple weeks earlier as a reference. In the painting I am seated wearing a shirt and tie along...
read more“Girl with a Pearl Earring” Contemporary Portrait
One of my all time favorite Vermeer paintings and arguably one of his most famous works of art is the “Girl with the Pearl Earring”. It’s often known as the “Mona Lisa of the North” or the “Dutch Mona Lisa” as it’s popularity has world wide reach and recognition. Painted around 1665 during the Dutch Golden Age of painting it is rumored that the model was one of Vermeer’s staff but has never been verified. Painting the “Girl with the Pearl Earring” with my contemporary...
read moreMarilyn Monroe Portrait
$700 One of the most iconic images of the past century is none other than the famous Marilyn Monroe. Known to millions as a movie star she also rose to iconic fame and pop art status, thank to Andy Warhol. With such a dynamic look and dramatic lightning it’s no wonder I felt drawn to painting a contemporary portrait of Marilyn Monroe. With my signature portrait colors and blurred edges I have made the American icon my...
read moreLincoln Portrait Contemporary Painting
Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most iconic presidents. I wouldn’t say that I’m a history buff or a Abraham Lincoln fan but his iconic image I have always found inspiring. Lincoln portraits’ are some of the most famous and well known photographs of modern history. Lincoln’s portraits are visually stunning, this is why I decided that I had to paint my own interpretation of Abe Lincoln. I believe my contemporary portrait of Abraham Lincoln gives a new fresh approach to his image, bringing him into the...
read moreFidelity Boston Corporate Art Exhibit
I’m pleased to announce that this week I have just installed a 16 painting show at Fidelity’s corporate headquarters in Boston, MA. The solo exhibit features blurscape oil paintings as well as my contemporary portraits. This art show at Fidelity represents the largest showing of my paintings this year as well as some of my largest. For this show I created vertical blurscapes which are proving to become more and more popular amongst collectors. The great benefit of these vertical paintings is their ability to fit into...
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