Notes From MJ
A few notes from Michael Jackson. We would always go back and forth with sketches and ideas when Michael wanted a new painting done. Usually the work started with a small hand-written note, idea, or [...]
Young Dancer
Pastel study of a young ballerina. A study in color and shadows on green paper with soft pastel sticks.
Ink Figure Study
Quick ink study from a sketchbook. Woman's figure drawn in pen and ink with soft color washes on paper.
Gift From Q
An incredible very personal gift from Quincy Jones. Quincy and I still talk about those great times and the endless stories in the studio together with MJ at Westlake Audio in Hollywood. There's no one like [...]
Kanye West Sketch
A colorful acrylic and ink sketch of Kanye West I painted for a project done a while ago. I always enjoy this fast, bold, loose contemporary style for portraits.
Silkscreen Dance
A few colorful silkscreen pieces featuring a series of MJ figurative dance poses. Hand embellished and painted over screen printed figure of a dancing MJ.
Mixing Oils
The soft powdery tones and textures of mixing oils just can't be beat. I use pigment mixed with a bit of linseed oil and a special binder that creates a beautiful glaze. Oils have the [...]
All In The Sketch
Pencil, charcoal, oil, and ink sketches really show what an artist can do. If you really want to see the depth of an artist, always look at their sketches...these truly show where the artist's mind [...]
For George Lucas
Private commission for George Lucas and his lady. This is the old world style I love to paint portraits in...or Renaissance style in chalk and washes on prepared canvas. A newer style I'm working on [...]
Custom Maybach
Custom painted leather bags for the luxury brand Maybach. Here I used special leather dye and ink to paint Quincy Jones conducting with his famous quote on a messenger bag: "The Heart Gives Access To [...]