Working Class America..The Layer Beneath-BOB

I live in a lakefront resort community, surrounded by expensive properties and wealth both old and new. This painting of Bob is the first in as series of paintings of the working class in my community and beyond. The layer beneath that supports the wants and needs of the wealthy. This is Bob, hard working rugged carpenter.
Strong. Gentle.

A Thousand Stories - One Last Dance

This is a portrait of my father. Difficult to paint as he has passed. The inspiration came after attending a performance of On Golden Pond at The Little Church Theater in Holderness, NH. The production was written and directed by Ernest Thompson. The play was wonderful. I laughed. I cried. I was inspired. Ernest and Carly Simon collaborated on a song called The Father and Daughter dance..........

A Thousand Stories - Great Minds

It has been a while since I have had time to post anything.
The subject for this painting was stumbled on while looking for an image of a pipe. The image was so compelling and provocative, I contacted the photographer, Bob Krist, for permission to reproduce his image in pastel. I am really pleased with the resulting portrait. I am grateful to Bob for allowing me to use his image.
Visit his website www.bobkrist.com to enjoy his collection of images.