Exchange Of Views

This painting ready for framing is from a photo snapped last year in Puerto Vallarta.  Love the interaction between the three people, and the play of light which gives the scene a lovely natural feel.  I must admit it always seems a little creepy to take these shots even from quite a distance, but I endeavor to leave them somewhat faceless although I know they would imediately recognize themselves should they see the end product.  Probably result in a free painting for them if brought to task...ha!

Oil on board

20" x 20"

$1250.00  framed

Carol"s Cherries

This is a quick demo painting which I thoroughly enjoyed doing in my latest workshop based on a beautiful original by Carol Marine. (She generously gave me permission to show and sell this as it does not directly copy her work). It was later completed in my studio.  I was trying to convey a different style of drawing and brush work to my latest crop of students. Using quick straight strokes can simply convey a loose but accurate depiction of a subject without the fiddling and over detailing that seems to be a focus for a lot of beginners.

oil on board

8" x 10"

$275.00 framed

No Turns Ahead

This just finished painting is the subject of my first email to subscribers to vernschwarz.com.  Please visit and sign up to view my newest pieces along with any news tidbits like shows, workshops, thoughts etc.

I photographed this group last year in PV, and loved the different interactions.  Dad and new mom getting a little peace and two young ladies maybe talking about whatever exciting things are happening in their lives.  In the end the beach is always perfect and relaxing, even for babies.

oil on canvas

18" x 24" 

$1200.00 framed

Ready For Takeoff

 

This little beauty is what keeps us green and fed.  Don't see as many as when I was a kid, but it sure is a treat to see them at work in the garden.  I remember trapping them in hollyhocks when I was around 10 and getting stung the very odd time, but it was fun even though dangerous...ha!  We didn't realize that they died after deploying their stingers.  Who's kidding who, at 10 we probably would have still done it.  

oil on board

8" x 8"

$175 framed