Ober Fine Arts

Punchy

2012-01-18T19:34:00.002-06:00

Howdy! Working feverishly on some still life paintings for the gallery. This one is an oil on panel, 18 X 18. I will never paint circles again. Argh.

Pastel of a sweetie!

2012-01-04T08:43:00.002-06:00

What a doll! This little girl was a joy to paint. Well behaved AND adorable. Great combination! 24 X 18 in pastel. I love working on my new Uart boards. Call me, Uart. I have a big mouth. Perhaps we can work out a trade?

Still Life Commission

2012-01-04T08:14:00.002-06:00

I wish this had been my idea but it wasn't. It was my client's idea. This is a commissioned memory still life. It contains important objects from my client's life and family. I LOVED painting this one! 20 X 20. Oil on panel.

I've Gone to the Dogs!

2012-01-04T08:11:00.002-06:00

Two recent and very large oil paintings for a client. Each measured 43 inches wide!

Oil Painting of Boy

2011-12-04T03:00:00.001-06:00

It's that time of the year when my studio stacks up with completed portraits. This handsome little fella is one of the more recent and it has been delivered! Oil on panel. Roughly 16 X 20. Now it's up to the framer to get the whole package together before Christmas. One down, lots more to go!

Holiday Portraits!

2011-11-30T01:05:00.001-06:00

Greetings this holiday season! It's a busy one here. Posting a few recent portraits and then back to work for me! Thanks for peeking.

11-11-11 Reception at the Gallery! Come join us!

2011-10-31T03:26:00.002-05:00

Hope you can join us for a fun evening!

I've been working! Paintings of baseball players

2011-10-31T03:23:00.002-05:00

Sometimes you just get lucky. I had the good fortune to be able to create these paintings for a baseball fan/collector overseas. The project was large. The paintings were large. It took a lot of time. That being said, it was one of my favorite projects of all time! These are all oil on panel.

Peter Max Visits Ober Anderson Gallery

2011-10-31T03:04:00.003-05:00

American artist and icon Peter Max exhibited at Ober Anderson Gallery in October. The visit was a huge success! Lots of people who might not have discovered our gallery came by to see Peter's work and visit with him.

New Gallery and St. Louis Art Fair

2011-09-09T00:39:00.001-05:00

Join me this weekend at OBER ANDERSON GALLERY (my new gallery) for the St. Louis Art Fair. It begins Friday at 5 PM and runs through Sunday. Stop by to say hello!

Late Summer Artwork

2011-09-09T00:24:00.000-05:00

Recently, I had the opportunity to create another piece for the Rams. This one (top) was to honor Marshall Faulk's HOF induction. Other recently completed works: A local circuit judge for the city hall and a fun still life. I had painted this still life setup before but not nearly this large. It measures 24 X 36 and is available my new gallery.

2011-08-09T00:52:00.002-05:00

Above Top: "Odd Ball" Pastel, 24 X 18.
Above: "Captain Picard" Oil on panel. 14 X 18. I'm hoping to get Sir Patrick Stewart to sign this.

New Still Life-Zest Appeal

2011-05-22T00:34:00.004-05:00

In advance of the grand opening of my gallery with Daven Anderson, I have been working on some still life paintings. I'm so used to working on commission and even with the gallery will continue to do that but I think I need some other paintings on the wall. This one is an oil on gallery wrapped canvas. It's large, measuring 24 X 24. Not sure what to call it yet. Maybe "Zest Appeal".

Mother's Day Gift

2011-05-10T16:03:00.002-05:00

Here's a portrait I did of my mom's dog, Sasha. It was my Mother's Day gift to her. I think it went over rather well.

Spring

2011-05-01T16:30:00.005-05:00

Some Spring work which included a historical portrait of Custer which I really enjoyed doing since I had to invent the colors. Fun! Some of these prints will eventually be available on my website.

Watercolor-A Step into the Unknown

2011-03-12T18:09:00.002-06:00

A friend inspired me to try watercolor for the first time in decades (except for the occasional house portrait). Above are the results of two very large paintings. I didn't realize what I had been missing all these years. Watercolor is so freeing!

A Few Pieces from October. Hello November!

2010-10-30T02:15:00.003-05:00

Yellow Lab in Oil

2010-09-17T03:40:00.002-05:00

This oil on panel is my most recent dog portrait. This guy was sweet and handsome. I really enjoyed painting him. Lots of little brushes with little hairs to paint all the fur. FUN!

2010-08-31T00:41:00.004-05:00

Here is a recent portrait which I am using for a portrait demonstration this coming Wednesday.

Some More Summer Paintings

2010-08-06T18:03:00.006-05:00

2010-06-27T23:02:00.003-05:00

Who doesn't love a furry face? This pastel (16 X 20) is the most recently completed furry friend.

Triplets In Oil

2010-06-08T23:58:00.003-05:00

The dogs above, oil on canvas (16 X 20), are all members of the same family. Rescued to a wonderful home, they are all adorable!

Recent Oil Portrait

2010-04-25T20:45:00.004-05:00

It was my honor to paint a portrait of my dear friend, Jeff (also an artist). Though about 25 years overdue, I finally delivered! It sure was a lot of fun painting someone I know even though it made me a little nervous. My hope is that he liked it enough not to hang it in the garage or bring it out only when I visit. Oil on prepared panel. 20 X 24.

Stickler for Details

2010-04-25T01:48:00.002-05:00

Above is a "just for fun" painting done in acrylic (which I rarely use). Trees fascinate me.

But wait...there are more!

2010-04-15T00:55:00.005-05:00

I just realized, I have more to post! Above please find more recent pastel portraits.