Opening Reception

Colleague and friend Peggy Watts and I attended the opening Reception at Gallery East Friday night. What a treat to see everyone. Guest Artist Pat Rausch has an outstanding exhibit of Florida landscapes and Featured Member Artist Kathy Paskey is equally impressive.

Gallery East moved from North East Ocala (as the name implies) to south 441/27 in Bellview. They have a beautiful space for the gallery and ample parking. To move was a tough decision for the co-op members to make, but it has worked out well.

If you are in the area be sure to stop in. You will see a collection of art work from hand made jewelry and alabaster sculpture to oil, water color and acrylic paintings.

Wild Flowers Mini Auction Painting

This miniature painting is a bit unusual in the way it is framed. The frame profile is about 1" deep with the painting mounted on board giving it a floating effect. The painting itself is painted in oil on a 2" x 4" gallery wrapped canvas.

The painting was inspired by photos I took during the Evinston Paint Out. Wild flowers in a field are hard to resist.

You are bidding on the painting with the frame.
Bids start at 99 Cents

Shipping and Packaging are FREE

Have fun with the auction.
Be sure to get your bids in before 5 pm EST Monday August 16.

Painting Class

Tomorrow is the first class of my 2nd class series. I am really pumped about working with this group of painters. They are at various stages of developing skill which usually proves beneficial to all the students. Novice painters learn new things while more skilled painters get "reminded" about things they know but have not thought about in a while, in addition to learning more advance skills.

Several students from the first series are returning so there were only a couple of spaces for new students. The class filled quickly as a result.

The next series will be September 2, 9, 16, 23. If anyone wants to join the September series, please get in touch with me.

Miniature Auction Painting

"Red Hibiscus" is 7" x 5",

painted in oil on Canvas mounted on board.

The hibiscus is a sub tropical plant found in temperate climates throughout the world. They are abundant in the state of Florida particularly in mid and south Florida. The flowers are large and showy with a variety of colors.

I painted this flower from some I picked in my yard. I especially like the red ones which really "jump" out at you as they are nestled among the dark green leaves of the bush. Of course, you all know that red and green are complimentary colors which causes each to be more vibrant when placed together.

Bids start at 99 cents with shipping and packaging FREE to the winning bidder. Bids may be offered until 5 pm EST. Monday August 9.

Oil Painting Class

I had such a great time with the first 4-class series of painting classes and apparently the students did too. They asked for another series, so Thursday, August 5, launches the second series.

Teaching has perked up my senses causing me to concentrate more on the how and why of painting and then figure out how to put it all into words. I think I am getting as much out of the classes as the students are!

If you are interested in joining a class give me a call or email.

"Evening Magic"

"Evening Magic" is a 2"x3" miniature oil painting on Gallery Wrapped Canvas. This tiny painting was inspired by a kayak trip up the Silver River. This painting is designed for display on a table easel.

Bids start at just 99 Cents

FREE packaging and shipping

Email your bids to me or post here. You will be contacted to confirm you as the highest bidder or to let you know you have been out bid. Bids may be offered until 5 pm EST, Monday August 2.

Miniature Painting Auction

"Winding River" , 6"x8" is painted in oil on gallery wrapped canvas. I painted it at the Wekiva Springs Plein Air Event in Apopka, Florida.


This is a little tributary just off the main river. A quiet little spot that I found away from the hustle and bustle of boaters and swimmers.


The image to the right shows how the painting is extended around the edges. It is designed to be displayed on a table easel or hung on the wall unframed.


Bids start at 99 Cents and Shipping is FREE

Bids may be offered until 5 pm EST Monday, July 5. Just email me with your bid. I will let you know if you are the high bidder or are outbid.