by artbydjh | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I’m painting I try to think of everything in pairs. When I have a new idea whether it be color groupings or styles and shapes of the buildings – I usually try to complete at least two pieces that are somewhat similar, using that same idea. First we... 
by artbydjh | Aug 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Above are two recent creations… The first photo shows my continued efforts to play with new color combinations and perspectives in my work. I stepped outside of my norm with a recent order through Dick Blick (one of my favorite supply shops) buying some bright... 
by artbydjh | Aug 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
A couple of years back when I decided to try to ‘get my work out there’ I read a book on art marketing entitled Starving to Successful by the owner of Xanadu gallery, Jason Horejs. I learned a great deal from reading it and still follow Jason’s blog... 
by artbydjh | Jul 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Holding Hands is my most recent painting and measures 18″wide x 36″ high. I haven’t done very many vertical pieces as most of my work is focused on both the subject and the perspective of the painting. This one was meant to focus just on the... by artbydjh | Jun 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
I have finally reached the ten paintings mark. (I’ll do better on my timeline with my next attempt at this). In the City is a 24″x24″ acrylic. This is only the second time that I’ve painted figures this close up. I wanted the focus to be more...