New work from Arts Student League, Pencil, Sumi & Collage

Working with both long poses in pencil and quick poses in collage, sumi ink and a wooden coffee stick, in Nikki Orbach's experimental figure drawing class.

Happy Camper, Christmas email....

This is what I'd call a happy camper, received this first thing Christmas morning from Ted Valentine

Merry Christmas Annie,

I just wanted to thank you so much for the awesome painting. It is absolutely fantastic and I couldn't be more pleased, thanks so much. I just couldn't wait to thank you. My favorite boots ! It will always have a place of honor in our home!!

Thanks so much and best wishes to your entire family for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!


The Christmas Commission Project is closed for the time being, but think of next Christmas! I will be opening next year for a limited number of Christmas Commission paintings. In the meantime, back to the studio......

12/29/10 Pink Camelia

The camelias are blooming now, and are as pretty as roses.

12/28/10 Porch Lights

Such fun holiday lights on this pretty little porch.

12/27/10 Creek

The creeks are getting full with all  of the rain we have had, and the grass is turning green.

12/26/2010 Arched Rock Coastline

In a small break from the rain, the coastline was clear but still pretty chilly.

12/25/2010 Christmas Cat

River loved his Christmas collar with its cute jingle bells!