The new york city paintings 1978-1985
Radio City, Gouache 18x24 1979
1,2,3 Rooms, Watercolor, 18x24, 1983
1,2,3 Rooms, Watercolor, 18x24, 1983
Nightime painting was fun in Manhattan. There was always a lot of light from a storefront to paint with, and the pizzazz of the marquis would dazzle.
1,2,3 Rooms, Watercolor, 18x24, 1983
1,2,3 Rooms, Watercolor, 18x24, 1983
1,2,3 Rooms, Watercolor, 18x24, 1983
My building had a wonderful view W 73rd St and Amsterdam Ave---This was a calming view because it showed a break in the cityscape, through to New Jersey.
Rooftop Series, Pastel 18x24, 1981
1,2,3 Rooms, Watercolor, 18x24, 1983
A northern view of Manhattan from the Upper West Side.
Rooftop Hudson River, Pastel,17x21 1981
Rooftop Hudson River, Pastel,17x21 1981
All the New York paintings were done on locaton. I would have to stop painting in watercolor in Winter because the paints would freeze.
Clouds n Bricks, Watercolor 15x20, 1980
Rooftop Hudson River, Pastel,17x21 1981
Clouds n Bricks, Watercolor 15x20, 1980
The rooftop series was a summer favorite with a nice breeze coming off the Hudson River.
Drum Studio, Gouache, 16x20, 1979
Rooftop Hudson River, Pastel,17x21 1981
Clouds n Bricks, Watercolor 15x20, 1980
A scene of the West Side, and a short walking distance from my residential hotel.
Zum Zum, Gouache, 19x24, 1979
On a summer's night there was great joy in painting on location on Broadway--The lights were garrish, the pedestrians often hookers, actors, patrons and lots of cops.
Cherry Hill Fountain, Pastel,24x30, 1981
Cherry Hiill in Central Park was a favortie park spot to paint. Often peaceful, no crowds. And one day Greta Garbo came up to me and she discussed how she liked that area to do bird warching.
Shubert Alley, Gouache, 20x28 1980
Shubert Alley, Gouache, 20x28 1980
Shubert Ally was a street scene busy with people and marquis aglow.
Becoming a professional artist
Keeping a Day Job
After graduating SDSU, I drove cross country with $400 dollars and big dreams. In Manhattan I began working at Womanart Gallery while doing warehouse work. I eventually learned framing and supported myself as a picture framer with the art supplier, Sam Flax.