I just finished this piece. I sketched it outdoors at the creek in the “backyard” and then painted it in the studio. It’s actually much looser than it looks, and was very fun to paint. There is so … Continued
River Life
This new painting is titled “River Life”. It means two things in this case. One, life on the river in spring, especially during the American shad fishing season is way beyond beautiful, and so much fun. Also, the … Continued
A new piece from my sketchbook
Here is my latest painting. Finished on May 29th, 2017. Another piece from my Sierra sketchbook from 2016. I can’t wait to get back up to the high country again this year but it will be a late start to … Continued
Here is my latest framed painting
Chris just completed the frame for my latest large work. This piece is 2 and half feet by 5 feet. The frame is American Red Oak, American Walnut, Kokomo Art Glass inlay with copper patinized Tiffany style solder.
Here is a small 4×9 inch painting that I just completed. It’s a resolved work on it’s own but it’s primary purpose is as a study for a larger work. I was unsure about the foreground from my sketched … Continued
Another new California Landscape
Here is my latest painting. As always, Chris made the craftsman style frame on this piece as well. She used reclaimed quartersawn oak from an old table too damaged to repair. After planing it, she discovered the most beautiful … Continued
A Productive Weekend….
I just finished this painting a few minutes ago. Dreaming of summer fun in the Sierras, full of backpacking, hiking and plenty of fishing.
A new painting of my “backyard”.
Here is a new painting depicting the creek behind our house. I spend a lot of time here sketching, running, skiing and fishing. I great place to pass the time and seek new painting ideas. Appropriately, this creek … Continued
Painting from memory
Painting from memory is one of my favorite was to express myself artistically. I like the simplicity of this tiny piece – done completely from memory. Painting with the goal of expressing mood over a refined, technical approach … 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