In the mood for trying somethings new, I have a few of these vintage tins so I decided to paint on them.
Having painted vibrant colors in my paintings for sometime, I will be moving into some earth tones, like the recent Venice work. 

I have found some collectors have become very fond of impasto paintings. I have started a version of my own, that I think you will really love. I will post them as soon as I can. So here you go is a vintage tin primitive style with roosters.  Available here: Vintage Rooster Tins

Today we visit Venice, with sunlight and shadows. Who doesn't love the Old World Ambiance?

Ambiance of Venice

I wanted to share an awesome picture with you. When I first started getting these in my photographs it was a misty evening I thought... its rain.  Then I shot them on clear nights. Right away I cleaned my lens, thinking ... dust particles. Even after that I kept getting photos with them. Pretty cool, huh? Oops I just told my age! Do people use cool anymore?

Romantic Strausbourg

Sharing some older sold paintings today, with our new bundle of joy, time is one thing that is hard to come by right now. I am working on a new Venice piece I hope to finish next week for the website, until then....AFTER HOURS CAFE.

We have a new baby! Oliver Lincoln Beal, 7pds, 9 oz. 19 1/2 inches long. We've been waiting for him!