I always think it a good idea to start day one of a new year with something that represents the plan for the whole year. This year my plan is for more light, more art and more videos! Watch a… Read More »January 1, 2009: New Year, New Light and Video
This painting is a little figurative piece from a recent portrait painting session with the fun group of painters of the Taos Society of Portrait Artists.You can see the original at my studio in Berkeley, which will be open again… Read More »December 11, 2008: New Paintings, Open Studios and Painting Demonstration
I will be participating again this year in Berkeley Open Studios, a free self-guided tour of 100 artists and craftspeople who open their workshops and galleries to the public. • Dates: November 29–30 December 6–7, 13–14, 20–21 • Time: 11am… Read More »Berkeley Open Studios 2008
It is finally here – a new website designed and developed by Patrick Berkeley. Yes, Patrick and I are related: father and son. This new site is something I have really wanted for many years, so I’m really excited about… Read More »New Website
A little still life – I like keeping it simple! I have three events coming up this week in Taos that I’m inviting you to attend if you are in the area: October 9, 5:30 – 7:30, DVD Party at… Read More »October 8, 2008: A Still Life, Taos Happenings
32″ x 16″, Oil on canvas on board I’ve been thinking a lot today that it would be a good moment for a little art. You may recall that I painted a smaller version of this setting in Suzhou, China… Read More »Art Break, Art Workshops
This painting was from a recent workshop. It is one of my favorites. Red Drop 10″ x 4″, Oil on canvas on board Another small painting that was the basis for this larger work: Hot Red Peppers.
It’s finally complete – the instructional painting DVD, that is! Actually, I’m really excited about this video. It took a lot more thought and a lot more time to put it together than anticipated. The result was worth the effort… Read More »October 25, 2008: News from Berkeley, new painting DVD
36″ x 36″, Oil on canvas Always something special about a full moon. I wanted to celebrate the new year with a new painting and a new format and decided to do so with this first painting in a series… Read More »A Berkeley Daily: Full Moon II
