I came across this woman one very hot 4th of July in Philadelphia and she graciously agreed to pose for me. I had to made adjustments for her sunglasses, but the outfit is original. This is obviously only a sketch, almost a cartoon, but I kind of think it’s finished.
An Activist, 14″ by 18″ oil on canvas
A friend posing in costume at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing.
(Temporarily withdrawn – back soon.)
My brother and I obediently ignoring whatever drama is going on in the background.
Williamstown 1, 18″ by 24″ oil on canvas
Heading home after a visit to Tiananmen Square.
Beijing, 2005, 18″ by 24″ oil on canvas
My Russian step-grandfather standing behind a rose bush, God knows why.
Williamstown – Grandpop, 14″ by 18″ oil on canvas
Somewhere in Italy. My friend Dea is playing it nonchalant, as usual.
Dea in Italy, 14″ by 18″ oil on canvas
I followed these monks through an art market in Xi’an.
Monks, Xi’an, 18″ by 24″ oil on canvas
My grandmother from Riga who always had a big black dog.
Nana and Shep in Pennsylvania, 18″ by 14″ oil on canvas
Coming down Yellow Mountain in heavy fog. This was part of an experiment of painting people from the back. On the whole not a successful line, but I may have another try at a couple from that group.
Huangshan, 14″ by 18″ oil on canvas
A Temple in Xi’an.
Temple, Xi’an, 14″ by 14″ oil on canvas
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