brenda york's painting a day

Valentino Was Curiously Smitten

2012-01-25T12:26:00.000-08:00

5x7", acrylic, collage and mixed media on paper

At the risk of being completely and unabashedly schmaltzy I am going to paint hearts until the cows come home. Well, at least for the next two weeks.

(I can hear my friend Maite retching now...) Suck it up, girlfriend--'tis the season! These ain't no Hallmark Valentines, after all. These are for the folks that want/need a little twisted whimsy for that special someone.

Love Is In The Air

2012-01-24T10:45:00.000-08:00

5x7", acrylic, collage and mixed media on paper

You may be wondering where I have been...well, I just took a little time to recover from the YFH (Year From Hell). But now, I am back in the saddle, sketchbooks filled with new ideas just waiting to come alive on the canvas--or paper. Like this piece for Valentine's Day. The series of angels on paper that I painted for Christmas was so popular (ie: sold like hotcakes) that I am going to continue with Valentine images.

These paintings are a combination of acrylic, collage and mixed media on heavy duty professional watercolor paper. They are all matted to 8x10" (standard frame size) with a white archival mat and come in a clear protective bag.

A perfect gift for your Funny Valentine.

A Spot Of Bother In The Garden

2011-12-15T06:30:00.000-08:00

Prints Available

This is quite possibly the painting I get the most inquiries about. Long ago sold, but available as giclee prints on canvas or paper from Imagekind. I have been very impressed with the quality and fast turnaround. And the price is just right for your Secret Santa gift!

Here's what I wrote about this piece when I first painted it and it bears repeating: My early education was mostly dictated by the nuns. Actually, the Sisters of Charity, God love 'em. And, as a result of said education, I had a lot of questions as a kid. Still do. There's some mystery surrounding the whole situation with Adam and Eve and the snakey guy with the apple. It could've all been so different....Like why did Eve get all the blame? Couldn't Adam show a little chutzpah and think it through first? I mean it was an apple...come on! Some of these themes show up in my work all these years later. I'm still working it out. But I like exploring some of the more bizarre concepts that were passed off as fact and truth to the little reverent Catholic kids who were actually just scared out of their bloomers. So thanks to the Sisters (of Charity) for giving me plenty of material to work with.

I couldn't be more proud that the original "Spot Of Bother" hangs in the home of a very special couple, Laurie and Bob. My hope is that it has brought joy and light into their world.

Curmudgeon

2011-12-14T06:30:00.000-08:00

5x5" monotype and mixed media

I just have a couple of these monotypes left--printed on paper and mounted on wood, the sides are painted red (no need to frame). Hoping to have a printmaking session with my daughter while she is home for her winter break. I think she will be able to teach her mom a few new tricks after a semester of printmaking in school.

If you are looking for a gift of original art hop on over to my online store. I have many affordable, small format paintings and a few angel ornaments left. Ho Ho Ho!

Center Of His Own Attention

2011-12-08T06:30:00.000-08:00

24x36" oil on canvas

If it's Thursday it must be Print Day. On Thursdays I am featuring paintings that sold while the paint was still wet. The pieces that were snatched up the minute they were posted. But no worries, I have made them available as prints.

I have partnered up with Imagekind to offer some of my most popular paintings as prints: big prints and little prints, prints on canvas and framed prints--all at very reasonable (ie: gift-giving) prices. I have been very impressed with the quality of the prints I have ordered from Imagekind and I think you will too. From now until Christmas, I will be featuring one painting every week-now available as a print. If you'd like to see all that are available hop on over to my Imagekind Gallery.

Three Wise Guys, #2

2011-12-07T06:30:00.000-08:00

30x24" oil on canvas, email for purchase info

Another version of the Three Wise Men. Slightly irreverent but oh, well...maybe next year I'll paint their wives: The Three Wise Women. I'm guessing they'd skip the frankincense and myrrh and bring a casserole instead. Just sayin'.

Hop on over to my website to see more of my paintings and if you're interested in gift-size pieces for the holidays, check out my online store. Ho Ho Ho!

Three Wise Guys #1

2011-12-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

12x16" oil on canvas, SOLD

aka: The Three Wise Men. Just a little twisted holiday humor. I have a weird fascination with the Wise Men...I like to paint a new version every year. Tomorrow's post: The Wise Guys #2.

In the meantime, the angel ornaments are flying out the door. If you are considering purchasing one (or a family of angels) now's the time. Stop by my blog for a detailed description and the ever-easy Buy Now button. Each one is hand-painted by yours truly and sells for $25. 'Tis the season!

Limited Edition Angel Ornaments

2011-12-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

5.5x6.5" oil on wood

I have a thing for Christmas Tree ornaments. I love them! So I have made a limited collection of original hand-painted angel ornaments. Each angel is oil paint on wood, painted on both sides, numbered and signed. The wings and halos are copper wire and the halo is topped off with a bead and a satin ribbon for hanging. Because each ornament is an original painting, they will vary slightly.

My elves will happily choose the perfect angel for you. All you have to do is decide who is the lucky recipient. Each angel measures 5.5 x 6.5 including wings and the halo.

Order by December 19 for Christmas delivery.

Guardian Angel Of The Scatterbrained

2011-11-30T06:00:00.000-08:00

10x8" oil on canvas, SOLD, prints available

Ahhh, here's the one that got away. My all-time-favorite angel sold as soon as it was posted last year. What was I thinking? I wish I had held on to her--heaven knows I could put this angel to work full time these days.

I just ordered myself a print from Imagekind of this painting and a couple of other favorites that sold. The Guardian Angel Of The Scatterbrained and 20 other favorite paintings are available as affordable prints in my Imagekind Gallery. Big prints and little prints, prints on canvas and framed prints--all at very reasonable (ie: gift-giving) prices. The turnaround is quick and the quality is impressive. Know anyone that could use a Guardian Angel?

Angel Of The Wings And Roots

2011-11-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

5x7" acrylic and collage on paper, SOLD

Not sure why I am drawn to the whole angel thing this time of year. I grew up Catholic and am still recovering (my apologies to those of you who are still devout and earnest believers). But seriously, there is something so compelling about letting go and believing that there's truly some one/thing out there, bigger than you, that has things under control. So maybe it is a twisted little nod to my Catholic roots that I paint my angels of Divine Intervention this time of year and practice letting go of the wheel--just a wee little bit.

Fair Weather Friend, Out Of The Vault

2011-11-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

8x6" oil on canvas, available

Most of my paintings include a bird somewhere on the canvas--some are more obvious than others. Many are hidden in the scratchy background marks. There are several symbols that appear repeatedly in my work: tic-tac-toe games, ladders, chairs, moons, etc. But the bird? Well, he can represent so many things; a versatile little symbol, this guy. Freedom, childhood, the sub-conscious, the voice of reason, escape, my kids...the list goes on. Thinking I should change the name of this blog to Brenda York's Bird A Day. Tweet that!

In honor of Cyber Monday, this painting and 20 other small format pieces (ie: affordable for gift giving) are available in my online store. Take a peek--the elves have been busy!

Useless Moon

2011-11-17T09:00:00.000-08:00

18x 24", oil on canvas, prints available

There are some paintings that are a real hot commodity--they sell practically the minute I put my brush down. And then for months after, I get more inquiries about that particular painting. I've never been able to figure out what the magic potion is; there are just some paintings that go out into the universe and strike a chord with a whole bunch of people. And this painting, Useless Moon, is one of those.

So I have partnered up with Imagekind to offer some of my most popular paintings as prints: big prints and little prints, prints on canvas and framed prints--all at very reasonable (ie: gift-giving) prices. I have been very impressed with the quality of the prints I have ordered from Imagekind and I think you will too. From now until Christmas, I will be featuring one hot commodity painting every week-now available as a print. If you'd like to see all that are available hop on over to my Imagekind Gallery.

Heartquakes And Jive

2011-11-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

16x20" oil on canvas, email me for purchase information

Just recently finished this piece to add to my series of "Lovers". I usually do the lovey-dovey stuff around Valentine's Day but these two sweethearts jump out at me every time I open my sketchbook. A bit pushy, these two! I really like the colors and the line work done with big fat oil bars--makes me feel like a little kid with those chunky crayons. Here's a detail shot so you can see the line work.

Double Divine

2011-11-15T09:00:00.000-08:00

5x7" acrylic and collage on paper, SOLD

This is another in my series of Divine Intervention angels. Sometimes the dirty work of life requires a tag team approach--right? Two angels for the price of one!

Bones, Out Of The Vault

2011-11-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

8x8" oil on canvas

A while back I painted a series of Fairy Tales for a solo show at a San Diego Gallery. By far, the favorite of most everyone was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In addition to the "family portrait" I painted a little mug shot of each of the Dwarfs. And, of course, I couldn't settle for the Disney names so I spent hours (truly...) agonizing over the names. I wanted them to have some relevance to the original names but with a twist. Say hello to Bones (aka: Doc) one of only two remaining (and homeless) dwarfs. Awww....

Here is Snow White in all her glory with those seven little dudes tagging along.

Snow And Her Tribe Of Wee Bitty Boys

36x24" oil on canvas email me for purchase info

To see all of the Fairy Tale paintings visit my website and click on New Work under Portfolio.

"Soft Spot", Out Of The Vault

2011-11-09T07:57:00.000-08:00

5x5" monotype and mixed media

I have taken a couple of printmaking classes with Amber George and learned how to make monotypes. Loved it! It's so different from painting but in many ways, is a very painterly method of printmaking. Each piece is an original--no editions. I made a few of these in class then added to them in my studio with pencil, ink and paint--that's the mixed media bit. I just have a few of these left; hoping to get around to making more very soon. The pieces available now are mounted on 5x5" wood with sides painted red.

Guardian Angel Of The Empty Pockets

2011-11-07T19:25:00.000-08:00

6.5x4.5" acrylic and collage on paper, SOLD

Toward the end of 2008 I started doing a series of Recession Angels. And here I am in 2011 still working with the same theme. Sheesh. I don't know about you, but I am pretty darn sick of the whole financial debacle. I can whine with the best of them but have decided instead to put my own personal juju toward a new series of angelic paintings. Real life angels--not the fluffy, virginal angels. Nope, angels that don't mind dealing with a little scum to get the job done.

Guys In Ties #9, The Urbanite

2011-11-02T11:25:00.000-07:00

9x12" oil on canvas

"A well tied tie is the first serious step in life."

Oscar Wilde - wit, poet, dramatist 1854-1900
He tied his first tie at the age of two while wearing a smoking jacket.

Frank N. Stein

2011-10-31T07:00:00.000-07:00

8x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

My friend and fellow Daily Painter, Chris Beck challenged several of her artist friends to do a special painting for Halloween. I, of course, went through many pages in my sketchbook of pumpkins, witches and black cats. But ultimately Frank won me over--lovable and creepy at the same time. And a really good excuse to paint a guy with a ghoulish-green face. Scary stuff, right? Hop on over to Chris Beck's blog or Pablo Villicana Lara's blog to see all the Halloween paintings created by this group of talented and diverse painters or you can visit each artist's individual blog for a real treat. Happy Halloween!

Artists participating in the Halloween Challenge:

A Spider Beside Her

2011-10-27T12:56:00.000-07:00

8x6" oil on canvas

Funny thing: I've done several paintings of Little Miss Muffet. Makes me look like one of those people that keep pet tarantulas in little pink cages in their bedrooms. But really? I'm pretty much a weenie about spiders--so maybe I'm just working out my issues with the Arachnid Nation. Here's some of my previous spider offerings just in time for Halloween.

$125 + 10.50 shipping

Little Miss M. Makes Peace With The Arachnid Nation

36x24" oil on canvas, available on my website

I really had to face my fears in painting this one--I don't have much integrity when it comes to spiders. In fact, I act all girly. Not a pretty sight. But my daughter has convinced me that we should not smash them in an act of pure power over nature. No, we should lovingly catch and re-direct them to the out-of-doors because they were here first. So she and I are spiders re-directors which requires a lot of squealing and flapping of the hands. It's a tough job. So even though this is a painting of Little Miss Muffet, it's also a little bit me. Our secret.

L. M. Muffett

8x8" oil on canvas, SOLD

Seriously...anyone who accuses me of making "cute" paintings surely hasn't seen this one. Little Miss Muffett is one of my favorite subjects. Creepy little lady. Creepy little spider. Cute? I think not!

Along Came A Spider

16x12" oil on canvas, sold

I find great joy in painting the people that collect my paintings. They already have an appreciation for my art and, other than a few little directives, they usually give me free reign. The best of all worlds. Take this guy, for instance. He and his wife own several of my pieces. In fact, so devoted are they, an entire room was repainted in their home to work with my paintings. He and his wife had seen my painting of Little Miss Muffett and loved it because he is a spider aficionado. So his lovely wife commissioned this portrait of Mr. Muffett for his birthday yesterday. Which is also her birthday. And their wedding anniversary! I hope the day was spectacular Donel and Robin and thanks for including my art in your celebration! I am honored.

Chatterbox Is All Ears

2011-10-26T13:11:00.000-07:00

6x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

I am often asked where I get my inspiration and, at the risk of squashing the ever-romantic notion that artists are the targets of golden nuggets of genius randomly dropping from the skies, I give you one of my all time favorite quotes from a brilliant working artist:

"Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work." --Chuck Close

And that's pretty much how I do it. Somedays the art gods smile down upon me. And somedays just plain suck. But I keep showing up...

Wanna see more? Check out my website for the latest in my larger paintings.

Color Blind And Featherbrained

2011-10-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

8x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

Blinded by color is more like it, these days. I am a test subject in UCSD's Department of Psychology Synesthesia Studies. Yep, I'm a bona fide synesthete (and proud of it). So I've been going to the campus for experiments and tests--I think they are going to try to re-program my color/number connections while I am hypnotized. I have color-graphemic synesthesia; I perceive certain numbers as colors. Seriously--you can't make this stuff up!

Not sure what synesthesia is? There's a good lay person explanation on Wikipedia. I'm guessing that some of my artist friends out there are also synesthetes--true? Let me know. Definitely going on my resumé!

Margo, Queen Of The Bird Bots

2011-10-20T10:00:00.000-07:00

12x6" acrylic and mixed media on paper, SOLD

My son, the college graduate and creative writing major, has many great works of literature under his belt. He has always loved to read. If you ask him to list his all time favorite books, Stuart Little is still in the top ten. And Margo will always be one of his favorite characters. So this is a twisted little nod to Margo and to Zac and to the joy of the great books of childhood.

To see more of my artwork please visit my website. Enjoy!

LoveBirds (Out Of The Vault)

2011-10-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

5x5" oil on canvas, SOLD

Yep, like it or not, the Holidays are quick approaching. What better gift than one of a kind original art? In addition to these "Lovebirds" I have several small, affordable pieces available in my online store. At the top of my blog, click on the BUY tab and then the Daily Paintings link.

I also have prints available of a few of my all time favorite paintings that have sold. I have carefully chosen some of the more popular pieces and have made them available on Imagekind. They make high quality prints on paper or canvas. I have been very impressed with their work and I encourage you to take a look at my Print Gallery in case one of your favorite paintings got away. It just might be available as a print.

And don't forget to visit my website to check out my newest paintings in larger format. Enjoy!

Urban Bürdman

2011-10-17T11:22:00.000-07:00

6x12" acrylic and mixed media on paper, SOLD

Here's something that gave me a chuckle this morning: I have this service on my blog called Statcounter. It's something like Google Analytics. Anyway, once a week I get a report on the visitors to my blog--where they came from, if they clicked through from another website, what paintings they look at, etc. All very intriguing while you're trying to sort out if this blogging business has any real value or if you're just stroking your own tiny little artist ego.

Anyway, I digress--one of the most interesting and entertaining bits of info from Statcounter is a list of "Search Terms" that folks, who have landed on my blog (either by intent or by accident), have typed into the various search engines. I give you today's list:

Brenda York paintings
paintings going long ways
akimbo
creepy painting
guy in chair with alien head painting abstract (Seriously? You can't make this stuff up!)

So for the person who actually typed in that last Search Term...I present Urban Bürdman: trust me, he is sitting on a chair. And definitely has the alien head thing going on. Painting-check. Abstract-check. Just tell me where I should ship him!

FGM Of Creative Redemption

2011-10-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

6x12" acrylic and mixed media on paper, SOLD

I need a Fairy God-Mother. Is that so much to ask? Seriously, life this year has been nothing but a game of Landmine Hopscotch! Sheesh! All I want to do is paint. Maybe if I paint the FGM she will pay a visit-with a big bottle of wine and a whole lotta quiet. Standing by...

Bernie Is A Free Range Bird

2011-10-05T17:08:00.000-07:00

10x8" oil and mixed media on canvas, SOLD

Today seemed like a good day to bring Bernie out of the vault. One of my favorites and an example of the interesting effects you can get with collage and paint. In this painting I first collaged some beautiful old maps and other images onto the canvas. Once they were sealed I painted the figure in oil and slathered on the background with a palette knife (it's a combination of oil paint and cold wax medium--magical stuff). Here's a close-up of the background:

Crybaby Red

2011-10-03T16:11:00.000-07:00

8x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

Have I mentioned that I love red? Seriously, I don't think I'll ever have too many tubes of red paint. My favorites are any of the reds made by Old Holland...pricey but luscious!

a small part of my red paint collection

Redman

2011-09-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

12x6" acrylic and mixed media on paper, SOLD

I ran into a friend today at my local art supply store. We were both doing the same thing--trying to light a fire. Well, not literally, of course. But we were both wandering through the aisles looking for that new medium or paint color or fancy pencil that will be just the thing to push us on to the next level in our work. R & D--that's what artists do in order to stay fresh. That's what I have done with this piece--a little research and a little development with collage, gel medium, acrylic paint and some way cool water soluble wax pastels. Too much fun to be called work!

Truth Or Lie?

2011-09-26T15:04:00.000-07:00

6x12" acrylic and mixed media on paper

To those of you who pay attention to my artwork and my crazy little blog, you've probably noticed a scarcity of offerings from yours truly of late. It's been a very rough summer--make that a rough year. Not conducive to creative output in either words or pictures. But I am happy to report that I am slowly getting "back in the saddle" and will be sharing some new pieces that I consider little mutations of my usual work. I hope you like them and thanks for waiting for me!

Fool In Love

2011-08-09T13:42:00.000-07:00

6x6" oil on canvas, available

This fellow was included in the juried One Foot show at the San Diego Museum of the Living Artist last month. He's one of my recent favorites--playin' fast and loose with those chunky oil bars. You just can't bother with details when you're pointing one of those bad boys at the canvas!

To see more of my paintings visit my website and my online store. Enjoy!

Five-Oh!

2011-08-03T13:31:00.000-07:00

6x8" oil on canvas, SOLD

This painting was done for a friend to give as a birthday gift to her friend who was rounding the corner on 50. Kind of a fun birthday gift, me thinks. By 50, we're all trying to get rid of the stuff in our lives that is meaningless and acquire only those things that are necessary...or make you smile. I count art as necessary and even more so if it promotes a little joy in my bubble.

Curious about commissioning a birthday painting? Here's my spiel: Yes! I love painting commissioned pieces--as long as you don't really expect that it will look like you or your family. What I mean is that the good folks that have hired me to do paintings of their family fully expect my wacky version of their family. And they're OK with that. Really. I’ll collect a few interesting details and lots of photos. I then rearrange the facial structure while maintaining the essence and personality of the subject. And I always find a way to interject some humor and whimsy! So yes, I do commissions but, no, it won't look a thing like you! Whew! That's a relief, huh?

Shoot me an email if you'd like to receive my commission price list.

Message From The Wild Side

2011-08-01T13:56:00.000-07:00

12x12" oil on canvas, email me for purchase info

This piece was done a few weeks ago before the sh*t hit the fan. I've been trying to get back in the swing of things ever since I have returned home from the Midwest but I can't seem to clear my head (or my desk) enough to light that creative fire. One thing I know for sure (channeling Oprah, here...) is that stress is creativity's worst enemy and "the only way around is through." Thank you Mr. Frost. So for now, I'm just wading through and hoping to be back at my easel by the end of the week. Fingers crossed.

This Is The House That Jack Flipped

2011-07-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

16x20" oil on canvas, SOLD

So happy to report that "Jack" has found a new home in Knoxville, Tennessee with my new collector, Karen H. He will join four other paintings that Karen has purchased from me in the past couple of months for her collection. It's truly a joy to work with a person that's new to my work; to help build a meaningful collection that brings joy and whimsy to their home. Many thanks Karen!

This painting is from my Fairy Tale series. I love reinterpreting childhood stories and giving them a little quirky twist. Mostly idiosyncratic and a bit wacky. Hopefully never cute. If you'd like to see more from this series take a stroll through my "new work" portfolio on my website. Enjoy!

Whispering Smith Flies The Coop

2011-07-18T14:14:00.000-07:00

8x6" oil on canvas, sold

For those of you that have noticed my absence I can assure you that I have not run off to a deserted island--although the idea has crossed my mind more than once lately. No, I have been in Kansas City, taking care of my mother who recently underwent open-heart surgery. It's been a rough road and we're not at the end yet.

I have received many kind messages from so many of you who actually pay attention to my blog and noticed that I was MIA. I do appreciate your concern and wish I could respond to each email. Thank you for patiently waiting for my quirky little paintings to re-appear.

For now, I will be posting a few new pieces that I finished before I left and also some favorites "Out of the Vault" that deserve a second look. As for this piece, if you are wondering about Whispering Smith check out what I wrote about him in 2007.

Check out my online store to see other available small format paintings and my website to see my larger pieces. Enjoy!

Fair Weather Friend

2011-06-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

8x6" oil on canvas, available here

Paramour

2011-06-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

6x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

Just returned from seeing Midnight In Paris and felt that this was the perfect painting to post in my afterglow. The line work in this painting was done with oil bars to give it that primitive appearance along with the scratchy marks I make in the backgrounds of all my paintings.

What? You hadn't noticed that? Ahh...that's where I write little secrets, love-notes, grocery lists, lyrics to my studio music, pretend algebra equations and little drawings of robots and unfinished tic, tac, toe games. If you click on this painting on the Daily PaintWorks website there is a wonderful little magnifier that allows you to get a close up view of the painting. Check it out--the magic's in the details!

Dr. Lovelorn

2011-06-09T19:40:00.000-07:00

8x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

Dr. Lovelorn is a recent favorite and I must say he makes me smile. Hope he finds a new home with someone who also could use a little sniggle!

Alien Baby

2011-06-06T13:45:00.000-07:00

6x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

We've all been there, right? That special moment when you feel certain your child is from another planet. There's just no other way to explain their behavior. And there are no Operating Instructions (that I know of) written in Alien-speak. What to do? Wait it out. Whatever form the alien insanity takes today--it will certainly mutate tomorrow. And if you're an artist or a writer or... a space explorer--it's just more grist for the mill.

Sweet Song

2011-06-02T14:53:00.000-07:00

6x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

I've been experimenting with new paints and new materials lately. Specifically in this painting, I did a little collage with some interesting papers and then painted over it. I really like the way the paper peeks out in certain places--adds another layer of interest and discovery. Just tryin' to keep it fresh!

L. M. Muffett

2011-05-31T10:38:00.000-07:00

8x8" oil on canvas, SOLD

Chatterbox Is All Ears

2011-05-22T20:50:00.000-07:00

6x6" oil on canvas, available, SOLD

Sunday night and this chatterbox is out of words. (Shhh...don't tell my family! The shock will be too much.) I've said it before: many times making the painting is so much easier than stringing the words together to tell the story of painting the painting. This is one of those instances. Tonight let's agree to let the picture do the talking...

Richard Surrenders (To The Wild Life)

2011-05-19T10:00:00.000-07:00

10x8" oil on canvas + collage, SOLD

Seriously love the effect of collaging little bits of ephemera into these paintings. I think it adds so much to the story of the painting and the surface interest. I'm always looking for ways to pull the viewer just a little bit closer to my painting. That's where all the secrets are hiding...Don't believe me? Look closer....

Although this painting is on auction this week I have several available for purchase in my online store.

Head Trip

2011-05-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

6x6" oil on canvas, SOLD

Sometimes it just all comes together without any head-banging, weeping or swearing. And this is one of those paintings. It painted itself. I just stood by and held on to the brush. Love it!

I'm starting a new method for purchasing some of my paintings. Each week I'll put a couple up for auction on Daily Paintworks Auctions. It's a bit reminiscent of eBay but much classier. All the work is quality and diverse. And, really, who doesn't love the nail-biting competition of bidding on something you really love on auction. Give it a look--you won't be disappointed.