by patternart | Sep 17, 2023 | News
Sometimes an old SignGuy has to paint an old sign. The above mural on the Morgan Block Building was a fun project for me. After years making computer generated signage it was great to go Old School on this classic heritage building in downtown Fairhaven. Sign painting... by patternart | Jun 29, 2023 | News
“Devil’s Club” – 24″ x 48″ Acrylic on Canvas The above painting is the latest off the PatternArt Studio easel. This image presents itself on many walks through our temperate rainforest. I am always struck how the large diaphanous... by patternart | May 21, 2023 | News
Cascade River 36″ x 36″ Acrylic on Canvas Latest painting from the PatternArt easel. This square format painting was produced in anticipation of a possible mural. Nancy and I go camping on this beautiful river every summer among the big trees and hanging... by patternart | May 2, 2023 | News
All my finished paintings start out as a sketch, sometimes a quickly rendered idea, other times a detailed black and white value study. The above images illustrate how a graphite or charcoal sketch can flesh out the initial idea, determine composition and values.... by patternart | Mar 26, 2023 | News
Quantum Leaf -12″ x 16″ Watercolor on Aquaboard Quantum Leaf, kind of a strange name for a painting. I was attracted to this image because of the strong diagonal composition and the tension between the bright warm Sienna and Ochre pigments contrasting with...