Lights in Seville-Watercolor Process

Sevillana Dressed for the April Fair in Seville

 During a trip to Andalusia, I was captivated by the beauty of a white Andalusian horse performing a traditional dressage routine. His graceful movements and powerful presence stayed with me. Back in my studio, I poured that memory onto the canvas, blending rich blues and earthy tones to capture not just the horse, but the spirit of Spain’s equestrian heritage. This painting is a tribute to the elegance and strength of these majestic creatures, and the profound connection between horse and rider

 

Married Couple's gift

 

This painting was commissioned by a friend of the couple, and it was such a thoughtful gift that it made me wish I had friends like him! They've been married for 30 years, and he wanted to celebrate their journey by having me paint their portrait. Initially, he requested a standard-size canvas, something like 36" x 48". But I decided to use a high-quality board instead, allowing me to experiment with new techniques. For instance, I used a brayer to spread the paint rather than a traditional brush, which added a unique texture to the piece

Vendor in Morocco

Here is a watercolor I did as a challenge to create something complicated. Little did I realize the drawing alone took me 8 hours.








 

This recent watercolor is based on a picture I took in Bhutan

Here is a link to a YouTube video for the process https://youtu.be/dxL-bkIL1Dg?si=Hks4mmCl0QX_-4JW

 

 Here is a picture of one of my recent paintings from the series "Birds from the Bay"

Some final touches...

I like where my painting is hanging...

 

Watercolor demonstration

I have uploaded a new process video showing my watercolor painting method.

My aim was to embrace freedom and spontaneity in my art. Until now, my watercolors have been very detailed and precise, almost methodical. But recently, I’ve felt the need to let go of that control. I want to let the watercolor do its thing—flow, blend, and create in its own unpredictable way. It's a bit of a leap for me, but I’m excited to see where this more relaxed and organic approach takes my work.

 I loved how this collector framed my watercolor. He gave it a double mat and plenty of space to breathe before the beautiful golden frame, This is the first watercolor I did on location in Fells Point, Baltimore.

There is a video of it here: 

You never know

You never know.

I set up at the Annapolis First Sunday art show and was disappointed that I only sold 2 pieces, and barely paid for the tent space, however,...this client saw my work and later contacted me to purchase it