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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

Rooftop Hudson River, Pastel,17x21 1981

A northern view of Manhattan from the Upper West Side.

Rooftop Hudson River, Pastel,17x21 1981

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

Cherry Hill Fountain, Pastel,24x30, 1981

Cherry Hill Fountain, Pastel,24x30, 1981

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 Hill Fountain, Pastel,24x30, 1981

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

Cherry Hill Fountain, Pastel,24x30, 1981

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. 

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