ArtCroft residency Day 2

It's unusually warm for February...possibly in the 60's!

The skies are dark, and it has stormed off and on all day...while I painted up a storm in the studio.


Here is a little oil pastel painting of my studio.


Sunday, I ran into 5 or 6 cats who were loafing around in a tree behind the log cabin in Augusta.  I thought they would make a good subject for a painting.  I like the oil pastel so much, I am in the process of painting it in oils.

I have another canvas that is almost finished...I haven't decided whether to show it online or not.  I am afraid that If I show everything online, you won't come to the show at the banana tree studios in April.  I'll probably show it off, because it's too good NOT to show off!

I also have some video I am working on...hope to get it up soon for everyone to see!

Did I say I love it here?

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Happy Groundhog's Day

The official word is that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year, so let's all try and stay warm for the next 6 weeks!

Here's some of the latest:


She's a little prissy with her front legs crossed, but she should be...she's such a pretty little cow!
oil pastel with irridescent gold and bronze...you really have to see this one in person


oil pastel painting of a spot I ran into while driving on a crooked road. I took a wrong turn, and thought I'd do some sketching to get my bearings...i took the sketch home and painted this beautiful painting!


While driving the backroads in Kentucky, I came to a beautiful spot where the road curved and there were lots of cedar trees in a hollar with a little house. I pulled over and made a little sketch, then painted it at my studio.

Cat Nap

A Painting in Oil Pastel...using gold irridescent pigment for the tree's background. You need to see this one in person to enjoy the reflective property of this one.

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ken

Oil Pastel

a bit more traditional than my recent work. A farm scene typical of my neighborhood.

new oil pastel paintings

I've been keeping busy in the studio. Here's two new Oil Pastel Paintings.


Small oil pastel painting of the ferry that joins Kentucky and Ohio. The ferry in Augusta, Ky is one of 2 operating ferries on the Ohio river.



Still Life of Vase With Flowers.

New Oil Pastel Paintings Featured On Etsy

I thought I would try offering a few of the little oil pastel paintings I have been working on Etsy.  It's a great website that for buying and selling handmade things.  In addition to the usual detailed photos, I wanted the buyer to get a sense of scale...and a glimpse of how messy I keep my desk!







Just wanted everyone to know in case you are interested.

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ken

small oil pastel paintings

I have been painting very small oil pastel paintings. Having to cover a very small surface, I am able to work quickly. This exercise has allowed me to visualize my idea before I commit to a large, time comsuming painting. These exercises also give me small original paintings to offer for sale at hard-to-resist prices.

Please feel free to comment on which ones you think "work" and don't.


a little lake with a little riverfront real estate undeveloped.


Little house on hill with outhouse in backyard.


Small Oil Pastel painting of a cow enjoying the view from the top of a hill.


I was missing the warm weather when I could take my bike for a spin, and painted this small oil pastel


little dog in the yard


A very small oil pastel painting.