I PAINT THE WORLD WITH Passion My art is a reflection of this passion: capturing the vibrancy of color, beautiful sea life, and constant movement above and beneath the ocean.
Painting is a process for me. An idea develops and forms. Then I work on a plan to execute the vision. Immersed while painting, the canvas comes to life. Imagine yourself in that world, slow down, and enjoy the beauty.
Technical challenges will always occur when trying to express a vision. Because one is not copying a picture or making a portrait likeness, challenges emerge: under painting, will it require glazing, how will the light fall, what angles express movement the best, what colors portray the mood and character, and when a rough plan and drawing are in place...paint, paint, paint. There is no substitute for painting and letting the image emerge and develop.
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In short: I invite you to step into my world of art for a few minutes and feel and experience.
Read MoreI just love painting the ocean and everything in it, as well as palm trees, waves, and sunsets. Who doesn't love to watch whales and dolphins at play or see a lighthouse with crashing waves ?
Both oils and acrylic paints can create great paintings. I prefer acrylic paints for prints because the sheen of oils can cause some issues when photographing or scanning the image. For some subtle transitions and deep rich colors I prefer oils. What is it they say? "Patience is a virtue." and when using oil paints, one must be patient.
The "Ocean in Motion" series of oil paintings is underway. This series brings back memories of my first oil painting of a humpback whale back in the early 1980's. read more
This was an incredible detail intense painting. It grew from a vision of a reef I visited many years ago in the northern Hawaiian islands. In particular I remember the reef for the many beautiful moray eels and have paid special attention to show one in its' normal spot on a reef.read more
The new sailfish painting has begun. This will be a large painting featuring sailfish and tuna. This one will take some time...
The lighting is proving quite tricky to get the reflections on the Tuna and Marlin to look authentic. I've glazed them several times and only now are they starting to work out.read more
...the diffused sun through the sea water creates the palette masterfully mimicked...Creative brilliancy in my opine.
Mr."Chip" Grayson Art Critic
Many years ago I acquired one of Tom's beautiful tropical paintings. It has been a centerpiece of my home ever since. It never fails to bring many compliments and smiles.
Michelle G.Happy Customer