Thursday, January 16, 2014

Insects

Throughout my career there have been a few subjects that I continually am drawn to paint.  Of course the figure is my main love, but then too I am nearly equally drawn to nature.  I've had an on going series of paintings of dead birds that was started while still in college, though my fascination with birds likely started at a much younger age.  My childhood best friend's father was the director of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Nearly every weekend was spent on some bird count our nature hunt.  But right now, I seem to have reconnected with insects.  Here are a few small, recent, little buggers for your viewing pleasure.

Cicada Killer, oil on panel, 5" x 5"
Progress Shots of Bumblebee:


Bumblebee, oil on panel, 5" x 5"

I have one more insect related painting that I just completed.  The paint has dried dull in some areas and needs varnish to even it out.  So until I can get a good final image, here are just a few progress snapshots of my painting titled Orchestrate Change which features a cocoon, likely of a Polyphemus Moth .





  
Orchestrate Change, oil on panel, 6" x 18"

4 comments:

  1. I find Orchestrate Change very original and love how you've made me almost like the dreaded Wasp. Lovely.

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    1. Thank you Rachel for taking the time to comment. Wasps get a bad reputation. Glad you like the paintings.

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  2. I love it that you have this series :) they are just so striking and fresh.

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