French Bulldog

"French Bulldog"

Acrylic on board

16" x 20"

These little guys were originally bred in France from English Bulldog runts crossed with rat dogs. They are often referred to as a "clown in the cloak of a philosopher." I just like the way they look.

English Bulldog

English Bulldog

Acrylic on board

16 x 20

  First in a series of paintings of dogs. This happens to be my dog, Gridley. I've always loved dogs. Unconditional love and all that. My first dog was a Daschshund. Awful dog. He used to bite my nose. (They're used for hunting Badgers in their burrows. And, Badgers are nasty!) But, I was about ten and probably tormented him. Anyway, glad to be painting again. Stay tuned for more.

Lisa Jarvis 1.15.15

I see Lisa most mornings if I make it to the Winnetka Fitness Center. She works there at the reception desk. She also is an instructor and manager of the Chicago Red Hots, a women's roller derby club In Cicero, IL. Next month, she'll take a polar plunge in Lake Michigan. Yikes!

"Bunny Head" woodcut

"Bunny Head"  woodcut

artist's proof

image size 7.5" x 9.25"

black, oil-based ink 

white, acid-free, Stonehenge paper

B.B. King Woodcut

"B.B. King"

Woodcut, 20" x 20", Black Oil-base Ink on White Stonehenge, acid-free paper.

The first in a new series of woodcuts of musicians.

"Red Badger" woodcut

"Red Badger" woodcut

18" x 15" image size

I also printed this guy in black ink.

The red is for my University of Wisconsin friends.

"Shell Song"

"Shell Song" watercolor, 5" x 7"

"Finch Family"

I've been creating some new woodcuts for a show opening June 7 at Hevanston Gallery in Evanston, IL. The theme of the show is "Memories of Birds." This is one of the new pieces for the show: "Finch Family" 12"x10" image area, black ink on Japanese Mulberry paper.

Gridley & Lady "Prophesy"

Today, Gridley was right.

Gridley & Lady "Tennis"

Actually, Gridley's favorite toy by far is a tennis ball.

He chews them until he breaks them.

Gridley & Lady "Big Bunny"

Gridley & Lady "Global Warming"

The weather guy says it could snow tonight. Really?!?

Knitter 3.25.14

Because I never know when people are going to leave, I took a photo with my iPhone. Later, I drew this from the image on my monitor with a Micron permanent fine line marker. Then, I added watercolor.

Gridley & Lady "Facetime"

Gridley & Lady "Clean Sheets"

OK. So we let them on the bed. Actually, we don't sleep as well when Gridley isn't snoring away between us.

Gridley & Lady "Cats"

We do have a cat. Chloe's been with us since Christopher brought her home for college about ten years ago. She's ultra-low maintenance, doesn't eat much, and speaks a foreign language. I do have her blocked from my studio as she likes to sit on my arm as I try to draw or type. She and the dogs seem to have an understanding re: turf. However, Lady likes to lick her and that doesn't go over well.