Inspired by van Gogh – New Artwork 2023
The following are five new works inspired by van Gogh’s The Road Menders. I’ve created this short video featuring the new paintings. Thank you for watching, and of course, inquiries are always welcome. Dean
The following are five new works inspired by van Gogh’s The Road Menders. I’ve created this short video featuring the new paintings. Thank you for watching, and of course, inquiries are always welcome. Dean
Colors! I can’t get enough of them. I can spend hours looking at books on painting and color theory. Color arouses emotions, sensations, and memories. Creating a color palette is a powerful tool for expression and one of my favorite … Read More
Welcome spring and happy (belated) St. Patrick’s Day! Since much of my painting inspiration comes from nature, I’ve put together a short video featuring a collection of my artwork dedicated to this month’s signature color, green. If you have any … Read More
This month, I’ve taken some of my artwork and created a Valentine’s video. I hope you enjoy the paintings and find inspiration from my work. If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please … Read More
Some people I know would rather be in a room with a clown than with an abstract painting. Why? Because abstract art is scarier than clowns. Clowns are recognizable, abstract art isn’t. The purpose of a clown is to entertain. … Read More
Abstract painting is about movement, color, texture, rhythm and pattern. It represents a person, thing or moment without their familiar features or outlines. It’s the impression of what someone or something feels like when form is stripped away. Because I … Read More
As I continue to work on my Field Series, I eagerly await the reopening of art museums in Southern California. Throughout my career, monthly visits to the Getty Villa, Huntington Museum and Norton Simon (to name a few) have inspired, … Read More
While I’m busy working on paintings for my 2021 collection, I’d thought I’d share with you one of my favorite contemporary artists, Kara Walker. I first saw Ms. Walker’s work at the Whitney in New York and then again at … Read More