Friday, December 19, 2008

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Trumpets



















This digital painting is done by the Painter software with a wacom tablet, an electronic pen. No photo reference, only imagination. I painted what I wanted to see. It is digital, but it is 100% hand work… each stroke is done by my hand. I like this new way of painting.

O'hara's Pub


O'hara's Pub is very popular for its Jazz music on Las Olas Blvd in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Now it is history. This building is going to be torn down and in this spot, a new taller building will be constructed.
Acrylic on misonet board 12"x17"

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Obama


Today I finished this couple's portrait. A black young lady wanted the original. I scanned it, made some corrections using Photoshop. I like it. This is the moment the President-Elect won the election on election night with his wife, Michelle.

Saturday, December 13, 2008


Cheesecake Factory
8"x10" Acrylic on canvas

South Beach



















Acrylic on masonite board 18"x24". This painting was published in CULTURAL QUARTERLY 2005 Summer edition.

Ali and me






















October1, 1992 Muhamad Ali and me. Memorial Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. I did Ali's oil portrait for a fund raising event.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Night at Las Olas


















This painting was published on the cover of GO RIVERWALK magazine, Jan 2006 issue. I got First Place in a local art show, and it was bought by an investment banker.

Sangria Cafe


My painting and my patron


Sunshine umbrellas

















Every first Sunday of each month, there is a Sunday Brunch at the Riverwalk in Ft. Lauderdale. People sitting on the grass, listening to music, eating and drinking, enjoying the tropical life.
Acrylic on plywoodboard "16x26" 2008

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Pastel Portrait sketches



Two light colored pastel portrait sketches. White paper 11"x17". I use my finger to blend the color and draw lines with charcoal.