Red Barn: Austin, Texas

I went back in on this painting. I wasn't happy with it, but I thought it had potential. The original was done "en plein air" the rest of the work done from memory. Basically, I went in and simplified the composition and added more of the complimentary color to the shadows.

SciFi Loving Feminist

This painting is another from the Jennifer Balkan portrait class I took in the spring. The model spoke of her love of science fiction and feminism during the breaks. I start another one of her studio classes here in Austin this week.

Self Portrait

The self portrait — all artists must have one. Some folks have said this doesn't look like me. I thought it did, atleast a little. It's funny how one's face changes. I really notice it doing the occaisional self portrait. I used to have a round face, now it's much longer, I never planned on that. My nose is much longer too, it used to be this tiny little nose. :)

The Barn: East Austin

I've gone hog wild and rented studio space in East Austin. The barn in the back yard helped sell it. Lord knows how long I'll be able to afford it, but for now, it's a dream come true. If you build it, they will come. This is the first painting I did there, a few weeks back.