What Our Front Yard REALLY Looks Like!!
I found out recently that Google has an old image of our house that comes up when people search “Dave Sellers Artist”. It’s of our home over 10 years ago, before we bought it as a foreclosed basket case fixer … Continued
New Painting. Old,Favorite Subject!
I just completed this painting which was conceived of with the frame in mind. Chris built the frame as I was painting the piece and we collaborated on color choices in the frame as the painting developed. I always consider … Continued
“Dimming of the Day”
I just completed this painting which represents the coast range of California near Cambria. The view is looking south to Morro Bay. Both Chris and I are pleased with the way it turned out. The challenge with the presentation of … Continued
The Tiffany Cypress
I painted this piece about 7 years ago but, upon reviewing it recently, decided it needed a more theatrical lighting effect. Specifically, I wanted warm light emanating from behind the cypress tree, creating a stained glass lamp warmth and beauty. … Continued
“Shapes and Colors”
Occasionally I go through periods in which loosening it up is helpful. When doing so, I concentrate on shapes and colors rather than a more photo realistic representation. This actually helps a lot with more interesting color choices in all … Continued
River Dreams
Here is my latest painting and frame. Chris and I worked together on this frame. It’s based on a design from a master wood worker from Seattle. It was not easy squaring it up and the finish details took quite … Continued
Reliving a great October memory
I sketched this on location at a remote creek during an October backpacking trip. Painting this in the studio was a great way to relive the experience. Fantastic weather, great fishing and the most wonderful solitude for creating art. A … Continued
My latest small painting….
Here is my latest small painting. It is derived from my experiences far in the backcountry of the central Sierras here in California. This was sketched on a calm evening the night before the wind went crazy and set fire … Continued
My Latest Large Painting
This painting is the latest in a series of long horizontal works depicting the hills I grew up exploring in California. It is 65 inches wide. It is also the most “tonal” of my recent paintings of the California coast … Continued
What Our Front Yard REALLY Looks Like!!
I found out recently that Google has an old image of our house that comes up when people search “Dave Sellers Artist”. It’s of our home over 10 years ago, before we bought... READ MORE
New Painting. Old,Favorite Subject!
I just completed this painting which was conceived of with the frame in mind. Chris built the frame as I was painting the piece and we collaborated on color choices in the frame... READ MORE
“Dimming of the Day”
I just completed this painting which represents the coast range of California near Cambria. The view is looking south to Morro Bay. Both Chris and I are pleased with the way it turned... READ MORE
The Tiffany Cypress
I painted this piece about 7 years ago but, upon reviewing it recently, decided it needed a more theatrical lighting effect. Specifically, I wanted warm light emanating from behind the cypress tree, creating... READ MORE
“Shapes and Colors”
Occasionally I go through periods in which loosening it up is helpful. When doing so, I concentrate on shapes and colors rather than a more photo realistic representation. This actually helps a lot... READ MORE
River Dreams
Here is my latest painting and frame. Chris and I worked together on this frame. It’s based on a design from a master wood worker from Seattle. It was not easy squaring it... READ MORE
Reliving a great October memory
I sketched this on location at a remote creek during an October backpacking trip. Painting this in the studio was a great way to relive the experience. Fantastic weather, great fishing and the... READ MORE