Teche Theatre II

28" x 30" Oil on Canvas SOLD

I did a painting of this art deco theatre in downtown Franklin 6 years ago and had always wanted to do another one. The front of the theatre has more of the art deco feel but this view from the side seemed more interesting to me. Definitely feel like Mondrian had something to do with the composition.

Main Street

28" x 30" Oil on Canvas SOLD

This is a view looking down Main Street in the small town of Franklin where I live. It is the quintessential southern main street. The street is lined with beautiful antebellum homes and I often see tourist from other countries pulling over to take pictures here.

Last night Franklin held it's second annual Promenade de Arte (Art walk). This was one of four paintings sold. It was a lot of fun and great to see a small town come out in big support for it's artists. Special thanks to Tony Scelfo for being a great host and providing the best wine selection in town.

Hazlewood

28" x 30" Oil on Canvas

This view is taken from the little road leading into our subdivision. This particular day was overcast with a little fog. We take a lot of walks on this road and it was only a matter of time before it got painted.

Warehouse

24" x 33" Oil on Canvas

Not sure why this random warehouse caught my eye, but I think it had something to do with the red racing stripe.

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...

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.

Bridge Study

16" x 20" Oil on Canvas Board

This is a little bridge that goes across the Bayou Teche. I Painted this from direct observation. Really trying to work on fine tuning my color mixing.

Loyola University

30" x 24" Oil on Canvas SOLD

This is a commission piece I did for a graduate of Loyola Law School in New Orleans. It's a beautiful school on St. Charles Avenue. It was a bit tricky getting a picture with both the trolley and the front of the school in it but I think this composition works well. Especially tricky was trying to express details of the ornate school without getting too deliberate with painting them.

Guy on Bike

oil on canvas 48x36 inches SOLD

This is the first in a new series of paintings based on urban scenes around the New Orleans area.

The Teche Theatre

oil on canvas, 28.75" x 26.5" SOLD

View from Peabody

oil on wood, 24" x 24" (both)

The Grevenburg House

oil on canvas, 28.75" x 24" SOLD