The Colorado Street Bridge

Here are some studies and some final versions of the Colorado Street Bridge. I experimented with gouache on the third sketch.

A Church in Whittier

Here are a few studies of a Church in Whittier. I added some gesso to the bottom of the painted version to give it a vignette feeling. I'm not sure if the composition is working yet. The bottom sketch was painted with gouache.

The Hat Restaurant at Dusk

Here are the initial stages of a painting of The Hat Restaurant at Dusk I am working on.

My New/Old Studio

Well, I'm back in the garage again. A year and a half ago I moved my primary studio from the garage into the living room. That was somewhat of a success and I enjoyed the time there, but it wasn't ideal. It wasn't cozy enough. I realized this when I would take my painting gear out there and paint on Saturday mornings. I loved the vibe: the glow from the warm wood of the pegboard, the open garage door, the relaxed hang out feeling. I finally made the switch. Everything is now back where it belongs.

And the living room studio? It now contains my collection of art and architecture books, and my model of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House.

Some Recent Views of Los Angeles

My Brother's Cabin in Colorado

Colorado Street Bridge, June 2012