Wysteria - Finished

This painting is pretty much finished. I may add a few more highlights, but I don't want to overwork it. Decisions, decisions! Hope you enjoy it.

Wysteria - Work in Progress

The painting is taking shape. Most of the vegetation is in and I am working one giving it dimension. The top of the wysteria needs work and some highlighting needs to be done.

Wysteria - Work in Progress

If you are lucky to visity the Japanese Garden at the University of Washington, you may have noticed the awesome wysteria feature that is near the northern part of the garden. The support for the mature wysteria vine was changed several years ago, a feat that was pretty amazing considering the weave of the wysteria. However, to a newcomer's eyes, the wysteria looks quite comfortable. This painting shows the southern side of the feature looking across the pond.

A Tiger in the Garden - (Almost) Finished

The tiger is now fully in command of the garden. As you round a turn in the pathway, you are greeted by his interested eyes. His whiskers pop to attention as you ask for directions to the exit. Hope you enjoy the adventure.

A Tiger in the Garden - Work in Progress

The tiger is patiently waiting to be completed, but there is plenty of work left to be done. His coat is looking softer...now it needs dimension.

A Tiger in the Garden - Work in Progress

A Tiger in the Garden - Work in Progress

I am now roughing in the tiger. This is an exciting step because the personality of the tiger begins to emerge...and playfully it hides and reveals itself. I can only hope to be alert enough to know when it is exposed.

A Tiger in the Garden - Work in Progress

Most of the vegetation is now in...it still may need some work, but it is time to bring the tiger to life. Notice that the path to the gate is just visible...no longer a good escape route, but then again, this tiger is friendly.

It is time to put in some trees and plant...they look somewhat surrealistic with grass or shading, but you can see where I am going.

A Tiger in the Garden - Work in Progress

The painting is beginning to come to life with the garden wall and gate more distinct. I glazed the tiger with a little color to get an idea as to what I want the background colors to be.

Tiger in the Garden - Work in Progress

I am now roughing out the background. I have put in some mountains and clouds as well as the garden gate and wall. I wonder if the wall is tall enough to keep the tiger in (or out).

Garden Charm - Finished

I am just catching up on scanning several small paintings that I have finished. This one is another scene from the Japanese Garden.

A Tiger in the Garden - Work in Progress

This is indeed a fantasy painting...the viewer is strolling through a beautiful garden and suddenly is met by another stroller...this one has big teeth and claws and a hypnotic stare.

Garden Jewel - Finished

I needed a little rest, so I hid out in this garden painting...just me and the Koi.

Andy Barker Dreams - Finished

Well, the painting sure has changed since its beginning. Andy Barker, the dog, has remained pretty much the same, but the sky features have dramatically changed as I tried to find an even balance between fantasy and landscape painting. This painting has a peaceful soft feel about it...I guess you could say it is dreamy. It is late afternoon moving into early evening. Andy has found a resting place on a high ridge and is relaxing before returning home. His thoughts turn to something playful.

The painting idea came from the person who commissioned this painting for a charity event for a wonderful local animal shelter. Hopefully it will sell and benefit many Andy Barkers.

Work In Progress - Andy Barker Dreams

I am now working on the cloud feature...the dogs are playing with the moon.

Work In Progress - Andy Barker Dreams

The trees are taking shape along with the low lying clouds. Andy Barker is now more established. The next challenge is the sky.