The Quarter

24" x 30" Oil on Wood SOLD

When I first started this painting I wasn't sure how it would come out, but I am really pleased with how it developed. Learning something new with each painting. Long way to go...

Poolside

12" x 12" Oil on Board

I got about 30 minutes into this painting of my wife sitting by the pool, before she had to leave to attend to our newborn. It is good though, to paint fast and see what can happen. Too often, I think we (painters) tend to over-work our pieces and as a result, end up losing some nice moments.

Evangeline Theater

24" x 30" Oil on Wood Panel SOLD

Driving around the small towns in Louisiana I really enjoy looking at the old buildings and architecture. I particularly love coming across an old movie theater like this one. The Evangeline Theater (now known as The Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts), was built in 1930 and was used as a theater for 30 years. It's wonderful art deco style really sticks out in the town of New Iberia, which mainly showcases beautiful antebellum homes and turn of the century brick buildings. Fortunately, it has been restored and has been added to the National Register of Historical Places.

Clementine

24" x 30" Oil on Panel SOLD

This is a painting of main street in New Iberia, LA. The painting is not so much about the location as it is about the relationship between light and dark. That being said the restaurant "Clementine", was named after the celebrated South Louisiana folk artist named Clementine Hunter. On a personal note my wife and I have had a couple date night's there and really enjoy the food and atmosphere.