Thursday, October 27, 2011

Two gems on 19th Street


"Irving Place Gargoyles"
Oil on canvas panel
6x6 inches


Thought I'd offer these two small paintings on eBay today. They are small studies of the Gramercy Park area. The apartment building on the corner of Irving Place and 19th Street is dotted with marvelous figures and gargoyles, fanciful and charming.



"19th Street Carriage House"
Oil on canvas panel
6x6 inches


The carriage house is a beautiful little building, very unique from it's neighbors and located on the rightly called "Block Beautiful." I remember when this building underwent its restoration and I just love it.

If you would like to bid on "19th Street Carriage House" click this link.

If you would like to bid on "Irving Place Gargoyles" click this link.

These paintings have been sold.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Reflections of Empire


"Empire Reflections II" (study)
Oil on canvas panel
6 x 6 inches


This new painting is a study for a larger planned piece. Once again, the iconic Empire State Building is my subject of choice in this uncommon view. The top of the the building is reflected and abstracted on the facade of a nearby glass-faced building. I so enjoy coming upon these reflections, yet another way to look at the city.

Right now I'm busy blocking in a number of new paintings that will keep me busy for a few months to come. Several of the new paintings will be reflections, and this will be one of them.

I am offering this painting in an eBay auction. If you would like to bid, click this link.

This painting has been sold.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Court Square Diner

A neighborhood haunt of long standing

"Court Square Diner"
Oil on canvas
8 x 10 inchs


Thought I'd share a new painting of the interior of the Court Square Diner in Long island City. I've been painting diner and restaurant exteriors for years and have recently begun painting a few interiors as well. I have spent a lot of time eating in diners, first as a child growing up in New York with a working mother who rarely cooked a meal, and then as a busy artist with few culinary skills. The atmosphere of diners, the bustle, the shiny surfaces, the huge selection on the oversized menus, the clatter or dishes - music to my ears. Sliding into a booth to share a meal with friends is one of life's great pleasures.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Zig Zagging up Broadway


"Zig Zag Broadway"
Oil on canvas panel
6 x 6 inches


This small study of a stretch on Broadway was part of a body of work I created of the Gramcery/ Flatiron districts of New York. The building on the left was an early location of Lord & Taylor and there is a lot of architectural history to be found in this location.

I'm offering this painting in an eBay auction. If you would like to bid on this piece, click on this link.

This painting has been SOLD.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

A reflection in Long Island City


"Court Square Reflections"
Oil on canvas panel
6 x 6 inches


Today's painting depicts a reflection in the window of the Court Square Diner in Long Island City. A young man is heading to the #7 train, at the first elevated stop in Queens. I've walked on this street thousands of times but one day the light was shining on the window of the diner and I was taken with the colors and composition. I came back with my camera and took several photos. This is a small study for a larger and more involved painting that I am planning. Still painting the LIC neighborhood as I always seem to find inspiration here.

I am offering this painting on an eBay auction. If you would like to bid, please click this link.

This painting has been sold.

Monday, September 26, 2011

The Players Club

Fabled haunt on Gramercy Park

"The Players Club"
Oil on canvas panel
6 x 6 inches


A haunt of folks in the arts, the Players Club has a long and illustrious history. Nesteld on 20th Street facing Gramercy Park, it's rooms have seen the likes of well-known figures in the world of theater, art, literature and more. In need of some repair, its faded glory still sits proudly in this historic neighborhood of New York.

This sis the third small painting being offered in an eBay auction. To bid please click this link.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The Paramount of Times Square


"Paramount Reflections II" (study)
Oil on canvas panel
6 x 6 inches


Here is the second in the group of small paintings that I will be offering on eBay. This painting is of the Paramount Building on 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in the Times Square area. The rooftop clock and globe are a well-known sight. This building has a rich history and the theater hosted many well-known acts over the years. I've painted this building in the past and decided a return visit was in order.

Reflections of buildings in other buildings is an ongoing subject of choice and I'm very happy with this small study. Planning on doing a larger painting in the future.

If you would like to bid on this painting, click here.

This painting has been SOLD.