Category Archives: Painting

Ashley River

Ashley Rever is a blackwater/tidal river. When we went there a few days ago, it happened to be low tide. Its exposed shore line was non-colored but quite shiny. The contrast between the shiny sand and rich green of forage … Continue reading

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After the rain

  We woke up very early this morning and went to Ashley River  next to the Dorchester Road. Since it rained so hard yesterday that everything was covered with vivid green. The temperature was not high yet and we had a pleasant time … Continue reading

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Daily painting

It is wonderful to paint and draw in small dimensions. If the basic structure works then painting will be done in the same session. If I like the painting, it is good. If I do not like what I did, … Continue reading

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more marbles

Multi color marbles against achromatic background bring their high saturation. 6″ x 3″ Illustration Board Acrylic

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Hot Summer

It is 4:30 pm, bright and hot outside. Suddenly I heard the sander. Of course I rushed outside. Very masculine white cloud is growing rapidly against the most beautiful blue sky. It is summer. The tv said that there are … Continue reading

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Landscape painting

I have been working on the interior of the gallery for past two days and somehow I can not finish it. I kept changing values which I established at the beginning stage. At least that is what I thought I did right. I … Continue reading

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King Street

There are so many interesting galleries and stores in the King Street,  downtown Charleston. I wondered around  many places last week and enjoyed every place I went. I had not painted the interior of building before. So I challenged myself to … Continue reading

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More marbles

I went to downtown Charleston last week. There were so many wonderful art works and I had a great time going around the galleries. I am totally rejuvenated and ready to paint. 10″ x 7.5″ Illustration Board Acrylic

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Marbles

The shiny and transparent objects fascinate me. I remember when I was little, I held my mothers jewelry against sunshine and was captivated by the lovely colors. I am sure that they were fashion jewelries but awfully beautiful. I still feel … Continue reading

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Sunday

  I started this painting this morning and finished it this afternoon. I will paint a small still life until outside becomes dark and switch to read a book. such a wonderful Sunday. 8″ x 16″ Canvas board Oil

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