Tag Archives: Aquabord™

A little painting and a little news

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

I like to keep my Aquabord™ titles to only one word–don’t ask why, just some arbitrary decision I made years ago–which is how this one came to be titled “Joy”. I finished it over a month ago but it was … Continue reading →

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A little sunlight in winter

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

I got the word that it would be extremely unlikely that the “hidden for now” painting would be seen on my blog before it was delivered to its intended recipient. The plan is to present this to the owner of … Continue reading →

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Hidden for now

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

I’m starting a new Aquabord™ commission as a surprise Christmas present. Will have to check with the client to gauge possibility of early discovery if I post it. It’s an unusual one for me, as my Aquabords have all been … Continue reading →

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Sky’s the limit

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

Here comes #3 out of a projected 10 large paintings inspired by clouds reflected around lily pads floating on the Mill Pond.   The undercoat for this one has a bit more feeling of motion to it than the first … Continue reading →

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Another horsey weekend in East Lansing

Posted on March 14, 2016 by

I skipped the annual Michigan Horse Council’s Stallion Expo last year when I decided to go to the Kentucky Reining Finals instead. Kentucky was a bit much of a journey so I returned to Michigan State University’s ag pavilion this … Continue reading →

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Well, Christmas came early

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

This is Ben, another of a long line of horses who are no longer with us. The photo reference for this painting was taken the day before he died, and his owner loved the way the camera flare looked like … Continue reading →

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Stay tuned for another “secret” unveiling

Posted on December 21, 2015 by

Man, I just love these Photoshop alternative versions. Every time I do one I discover a new way to disguise something. Lucky me!

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