This digital painting was inspired by an early morning drive along Tellico Lake in early fall. I live near, and often go fishing at this man-made reservoir, built between 1967-1976. Unlike many projects of this type in the southeast U.S., Tellico Lake was not constructed to make electricity.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
"The Maestro", 2010, by Gary L. Everest
This is the portrait Gary did of me from the photo seen in my previous post. I do believe he captured my charm, wit and gentle nature.
Gary Everest and Me, 2010
Gary had been after me for a number of years to send him a photo so he could do my portrait. The photo on his easel was taken at our family reunion in September of this year. I'll also post the portrait he did from this photo.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
"A View of Pitigliano", 2008.
My student and friend, Gary Everest, lived very near this Tuscan hill town and has spoken about it so often I feel like I've been there. This digital painting was done from one his many photos of the town.
"Persimmon", 19....hmm-m-m...it'll come to me.
This is one of my favorite watercolors, but I'll have to get back to you on the year I painted it. I only had a single persimmon for a "model", so I changed its position to paint the others. |
"Self-Portrait", November, 1998
This was painted alla prima in about a two-hour span while I was visiting Gary Everest. He and his wife, Michele lived in east Tennessee for a few years following their return from Italy. We were introduced by Mr. Jim Reynolds, a local Realtor who had worked with both of us. Toward the end of Garys first visit to my home, he rather sheepishly asked if I would consider taking him on as a student. To paraphrase the film, "Casablanca", it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. I've seldom seen anyone as doggedly determined to learn and improve. He still has this painting and it's my fondest hope that it is a gift worthy of the spectacular Italian repast Michele prepared that day.
"Self-Portrait", 1969
This is a charcoal work, done in 1969. I was wearing a borrowed beret and was feeling like a "real artist" that day. All kidding aside, I am quite proud of this piece.
"The Cabin"
This digital painting was done from a watercolor I did of the same cabin in the Sierra Mountains. Though I like both works, I'm partial to the watercolor because of the amount of work that went into it, as well as, (if I do say so, myself) the effective treatment of light and shadow in the woods.
"Union Point"
This watercolor was painted when I lived in San Francisco. The exact year escapes me, but suffice to say it was a long time ago.
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