Much of my current work is poured
For poured pieces I paint with masking fluid and then pour the paint.  I first do a very careful drawing looking for shapes that will help define the subject and be interesting.  Once I have the shapes mapped out I begin by masking the area that is to be the lightest.  The next step is to pour the paint on and let it mingle however it wants to mingle. I have some control as I move the paper around but not total control.  The result is a glaze that I never could have accomplished with a brush.  That first pour has to dry thoroughly before going on to the next mask and pour.  Some paintings, like the Greek Fishing Boats you see here, only take two or three pours.  Others, like The Fleet and Good Ole' Buoys, take seven or eight pours.

Not all of my work is poured.  I enjoy experimenting with different media and techniques so there is variety in my approach to paintings.  I generally have some sort of object in my work and the object dictates my approach to painting it.  Florals is a good example of work that usually is not poured.  I have poured some but the structure of the flower isn't what interests me, it's the feeling, the smell, and the color that draw me to florals.  So a looser approach seems to me to be more appropriate.

All of the paintings in my gallery are for sale.  The size is the painting size but the price is based on the piece being matted and framed.  My mats are generally 3".   If you have questions about any of the work do contact me.  If you are interested in purchasing, I accept PayPal.