6 Day War drawing

 AFTER THE 6 DAY WAR IN 1967, David Rubinger captured an iconic photo of three Israeli soldiers in front of the Western Wall. At the Jewish Food Festival in 2024, I drew an original reproduction of this photo to be auctioned off to benefit Israel. I appreciate the amazing support from Judy Maizels and Keneseth Beth Israel for the opportunity. 

Live Wedding Paintings this past weekend...

 I HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY to capture a couple's first moments as husband and wife but painting the moment and having them recreate it in front of their painting is a rare thing in and of itself. This past weekend I was in Woodbridge for a wedding, and then out in the Shenandoah for another to paint the sunset. Unfortunately, I didn't get a final photo of the painting before I left but will definitely post an update shortly. 

Caroline and Stu

 IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I painted a nude and this is definitely a first for me, not only a nude, but a nude with someone covered in tattoos. I know tattoos get a bad rap, but I absolutely love them...the more, the better. Originally, it was just supposed to be Caroline with some of her houseplants. But she has a cat named Stu, and Stu would not move out of the way, stared at me, and then back at her. Then Caroline said, "Leave Stu in," and I'm glad she did. Stu kind of makes the painting come together. 

I originally started this painting in 2023 (you should be able to see it still) but as it is with a lot of paintings of people, I take longer than I should. I did that once with a Mira Fujita painting that I was reproducing for a friend and a reproduction of The Rookie, by Norman Rockwell. 

This one, however, is not a reproduction, but of a commission. I've been doing more portrait paintings than ever (even though my heart is with landscape paintings) and I love bringing the image of a person to life.

Under The Sea Mural for St. Mary's Hospital

 Lining everything up

The completed mural with yours truly.

Closeups of some of the sea life. 

Tree of Life Mural for St. Mary's Hospital Part 2 of 2

HERE IS THE FINAL PIECE OF art with both layers together. To the right is a tree that, no matter how I photographed it appeared white, but it's a dull brownish gray. For some reason the light kind of makes it stick out in the photographs like a sore thumb. 
 

St. Mary's Hospital Tree of Life Mural Part 1 of 2

 HERE ARE A FEW W.I.P. PHOTOS of the Tree of Life Mural I recently completed for St. Mary's Hospital for their Pediatric Sleep Study Center. The mural is approximately 10'x14' and was broken into 2 sections and painted on canvas rolls. I had to employ the youngest Price child for help. The final piece was meshed together to create one large mural. 

Under The Sea Mural for St. Mary's Hospital

 

WORK IN PROGRESS PICS OF THE Under The Sea mural for St. Mary's Pediatric Sleep Study Center. Just like the Tree of Life mural, this one is in 2 sections, but this one is slightly smaller (by 2'). The top canvas roll is 6' tall by 12' and the second roll is 4' tall by 12'. The biggest problem I had with this one was lining everything up when the murals came together.