Something different today - I've been doing some of my "shelf painting" miniatures recently, so I thought I'd offer a few here. Mounted on blocks of solid oak, they are free-standing pieces, and would look great on shelves, tables, desks, etc.
Itsy Bitsy Sushi Number 1 oil on masonite on oak, 2.5 x 2.5 inches Sold
Itsy Bitsy Sushi Number 2 oil on masonite on oak, 2 x 2 inches Sold
I can't really explain the title for this painting; it was one of those quick inspirations. It does seem to capture the whimsical nature of the composition... or maybe it's just what the sushi might be thinking.
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Most of my paintings begin with a moment of connection with a common object or scene: fundamentally re-viewing something I’ve seen around me dozens, maybe hundreds of times, and realizing that it has within it the seed of a work of art. These quiet, peaceful, and intimate moments are for me the essence of what it means to be an artist. They also have a direct bearing on the kinds of paintings I make. It’s no accident that nearly all of my paintings are still lifes. I suppose they are really attempts to hold and savor these moments of mental and spiritual stillness.