Month: April 2023

The Original Pears in Isolation

April 11, 2023
Prior to completing my painting of the same name, the sketch was completed a few years ago, but it remained unfinished. With some downtime from my easel, I returned to this piece in my sketchbook and completed the drawing. This piece was the inspiration for the mixed media piece Pears in Isolation.
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Progress on Pet Cat, Odin

April 10, 2023
A Xenophobe pet started on a 10 x 12 oil on canvas hardboard with a nice blue-purple background to make his colorful eyes pop. Just a side note: I named this work after my cat, Odin – who’s also wonky. Photo by C. A. Schmidt, 2022.
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Sunday Doughnut

April 9, 2023
I started this 19 and ¾ x 19 and ¾ inch oil on canvas Xenophobe element. So far, I put in 4 and ½ hours – with still much to do. But I am enjoying the summer-tasty feel I am achieving.
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Xeno Practice Flowers

April 7, 2023
These 4 x 6 oil paintings on canvas hardboard began as a practice session, exploring ideas how to paint the urn flowers for the Wake of Xenophobe 4. When I finished the round cone, I knew the color wasn’t going to work with the composition. I didn’t want to toss it incomplete, so I moved forward, painted the background and […]
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Honored at the Black & White Exhibit

April 5, 2023
The Black & White exhibit at the Library Arts Center in Newport…. Was the first time I attended a show that presented my work. Seeing my art on a gallery wall for the first time was a wonderful experience. Live music. New friends. A really wonderful night!
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