Reader #30

The figure/background relationship is a large part of figure painting.  In this painting the background is more active than the figure.  I did this intentionally to contrast with the figure's pose.

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Beach #10

This beach painting has a narrative feel.  My art career began with a 19 year background of editorial illustration.  So, I guess by habit, I try to express an idea.

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Cityscape #13

This small cityscape is a depiction of South Wabash Avenue in late afternoon.  The El  tracks create these  dark shadows that are very interesting.  I then catch the figures as they walk out of them.

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Reader #28

In this painting I grouped together two figures together.  The figure on the left is the main character.  Just like in a movie or book, the figures have designated roles.

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Cityscape #12

In these small cityscape paintings I try to simplify.  I look at all the objects as shapes and try to group them into something simple.

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El Tracks in Snow

I like to combine two different elements.  For example, in this painting, I combined nature (snow) with an industrial element (train tracks).

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Reader #27

I try to make center of focus as obvious as possible.  For example, in this painting it would be the white shape in the middle of her shirt.  Therefore, I played down the details surrounding that shape.