Monday, February 1, 2010

New Blog, new work, new year

I recently read an article about the misconception of artists; how beautiful works flow effortlessly from their fingertips while they enjoy a fun-filled life of leisure...uh, sounds good. Actually, just the other day I checked in with a much more talented artist friend to see how things were going, but our talk was cut short -- he said he'd have to call me back as there was someone there to see him about a kidney...(true conversation). Yes, the flowery description of the artist's life you may have read about in a Danielle Steel novel contrasts quite starkly to the real thing (mine anyway). But before I contemplate hocking any vital organs, I thought I'd start this blog to see if I could generate some more interest in my work. So please check back often -- I promise to update regularly and do my best to keep it interesting (although I can't help but wonder what a kidney fetches these days)...


Shimmy Dancer (36x24)

This piece was inspired by the old vaudeville/1920's jazz age entertainers who sang as well as danced... although there are no instruments depicted as with my other musical genre paintings, I felt this still relates to the same subject matter.



Trumpet Solo (8x10)

I've done so many guitar players I thought it was time to branch out a little... This is a fairly quick sketch (for me) about 3 hours, including lunch and a very limited palette.



Good as it Getz (12x16)

Here are Stan Getz and Benny Goodman jamming -- been studying Soviet painters lately, and after getting over the initial depression and subsequent inferiority complex, I took a shot at these guys in cool values...again, limited palette.

8 comments:

  1. Welcome aboard the blogosphere! Looking forward to reading your posts.

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  2. The new paintings look great. glad your putting the book to use so quickly.

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  3. Eric - I've admired your work since first seeing it in George's gallery in Lake Oswego. Loved your pieces of the dress mannequins in the lonely looking windows. My best. Donna Sanson

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  4. I can see myself making frequent stops here. I had no idea you did figures!
    Carrie Holst

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  5. Félicitations, j'aime beaucoup vos musiciens.Ils paraissent tellement vivants, je peux les entendre jouer... Bravo

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  6. I love your work and i have to say the bottom piece here really draws me in; i think its the sense of character in the guy with the glasses; your brush work is very expressive and tactile. Thanks for sharing your work!

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  7. Tudo que pintas é mágico. Formidável! parabéns. valeriasouza-telas.blogspot.com

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