COMPTON COWBOYS

COMPTON COWBOYS 

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SPRING MEDLEY

BLOSSOM

3 X 3

Oil

BLUE

3 X 3

Oil

HAPPY

3 X 3

Oil

SKY

3 X 3

Oil

HONEY DIPPER

6 X 8

Oil

OK - where to start?

Failure after failure after more failure 

That pretty much sums it up.

I should show the failures but it's a bit too embarrassing 

You really wonder where that comes from - extremely bad painting!!!????#%*++=

Anyway I felt "Honey Dripper" was worthy of a post.

I'd like to say I'm back but my confidence is a bit shaken

Gotta find that groove and paint on.

Time will tell - thanks a bunch MB

THE BIG KISS

6 X 9

Oil

I love this image. Not sure if I got it right gotta start somewhere.

   

Back country skiing - by MB It finally snowed and I got some runs in on my secret stash near my

House. It takes me 35 to 40 minutes of climbing on my fish scale skis to get to

my secret skiing spot.

Then I ski down and climb up on my skis for another run and another and another

And so on and so on - you'd think I'd learn. 

It was a glorious day!

Here's the view from the top of my private bunny hill.  It's not a black run but it's a fun run, and that's what counts. Gotta have a bit of fun to smooth out the edges. Thanks a bunch MB

 

WHO? ME??!!!

6 X 12

Oil

It's been awhile since my last post and painting.

I haven't painted for 2 months due to some family stuff 

 it's all good but it required my undivided attention and energy.

I think I'm through with what needs to be done but now I have to start over

with my painting - which of course is scary and overwhelming.

Thanks a bunch for waiting - hope all is well on your end, MB

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Or 

THE FOX JUMPED OVER THE MOON

8" X 8"

OIL

 Ever since the solar eclipse & experiencing TOTALITY on

8.21.17 

I can't get the stars, the feeling of totality, the experience out of my head.

I've had the Once in a Blue Moon theme in my head for months.

I've wanted to produce some paintings which portray pure joy and wonder

with the stars in mind along with a bit of quiet reflection.

Here's an odd twist to this journey that occurred recently.

I wanted a total escape, a humorous look at the world

what better way to achieve that feeling?

Guardian's of the Galaxy II

I love that movie for me it's a classic. 

In the old days we used to ski with a 

Sony Walkman around our waist with our favorite cassette tape

blasting tunes into our headset. How's that for a flash from the past?

 Guardian's of the Galaxy II is full of aha! moments - great music

a fun ride through time. If you've never seen it give it a go.

Anyway, the next morning I painted "ONCE IN A BLUE MOON".

I was smiling the entire time - painting that morning was joyful

from start to finish. 

Little did I know that January 2018 would bring us so many

celestial gifts. From the Super Moon or Wolf Moon on January 1st

to the big bang -  to the first Super Blue Blood Moon of 152 years on January 31st. 

Not only that but there's also a TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE happening as well.

 

Don't miss out - if it's not happening in your area there's quite a bit of excitement 

on the internet - I'm sure you can find it and experience it as it happens.

Have a great Blue Moon

Thanks MB

 

 

 

 

 

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

8 X 8

Oil

I should've taken a photo of this paintings first version - it was not working.

The colors were blah and muddy, it was a mess. In fact I was too embarrassed 

to record it in any way!  I set it aside not knowing if it would ever

be finished. One day last week I started over, I like this version much better.

You'll just have to trust me one this one. Have a great weekend.

Thanks for taking a look - MB

 

LOOKING AT YOU!

8" X 8"

Oil

I've been painting but not posting. Repainted an awful image today

I think it could be a winner. Gotta let the dust settle.

Happy New Year hoping for some positive change in 2018.

Later MB

 

SNO BUNNY

MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OR

WISHING YOU THE BEST! 

 

ALABAMA SHAKES

Or 

"STRUT YOUR STUFF"

Or

"ALABAMA SHAKEDOWN"

Woohoo!

The times they are a changin'

It's about time

 

 

SHADOW RUN

3" X 3"

Oil

Less is More Series

The entire series is on display at White Hart Gallery

in downtown Steamboat Springs,CO.

Thanks MB

NESTING PAIR

3" X 3"

Oil

My first nest painting - I'm hooked. 

Thanks MB

ROOF

November 26 - 2017 lower roof section completed

The upper pitches will be copper as well but will be strip construction.

Not sure when that will happen we're finished for now.

The weather held this year. In fact we don't have any snow

at our house which is OK for now. It will come.

I have 12 new 3" X 3" paintings but no photos yet.

Gotta get that done.

Thanks a bunch MB

 

Almost finished

SUNRISE ON RABBIT EARS

3" X 3"

Oil

Less is More Series

 

SWEETIE

3" X 3"

Oil

 

GLOW BUNNY

3" X 3"

Oil

Less is More Series continues just for fun.

These new paintings will be on display at

White Hart Gallery in Steamboat Springs as soon as they are dry. 

 I asked Cindy for some painting ideas, it was challenging to say the least.

She suggested bunnies, birds, chickens & nests.

Cindy Arnis owns White Hart Gallery, we make a pretty good team. 

Thanks a bunch for looking - MB

 

 

CLASSIC

SOLD

This little 6 X 6 is a commission piece. 

I can't tell you how hard it is to paint a little yellow potato chip bag.

 I never knew that Lay's potato chips were a division of Pepsi-cola!

That's as much of the story as I can reveal you'll have to fill in the blanks.

Thanks a bunch MB 

GIVE THANKS

Wishing everyone a special day filled with friends & family

🏡☃🍰🍷🍮🍸🍦🍾

Thanks for all the encouragement & comments - MB

ODE TO ANDY

12 X 12

Oil

I love to paint coke bottles. I love the shape, the chosen script style and how the light hits the letters.

I may have already told you this story - when I was 10 I wrote to the Coca Cola company for a school

project I was presenting. The report was about the kola-nut. I think I asked if they could send me a sample

nut for my report. Anyway long story short - I received a personal response from a real person in the company.

He explained why they couldn't send me a kola-nut and wished me luck in my endeavors.

I still have that letter in its original envelope!!!! Go figure. I have moved and carried that envelope

to every location I have lived since I was 10. It's a mystery really. Why do we hang onto these memories?

Good question. I will take that letter out of my drawer and marvel at that old typewriter script and

the exquisite ink signature. I admire good penmanship because mine is atrocious. 

 

The title to this painting pays homage to Andy Warhol one of my artist heroes.

My Disclaimer - I'm not advocating that you go out and buy some Coke. This

is not an endorsement for a product it's just an artists inspiration for line,color and form.

Thanks a bunch. It's going to be awhile for the next post. Getting ready for the show will

take more time than I can ever imagine. 

Happy trails and thanks - MB

RTE. 66

10 X 16

Oil

I love this car! 

This is a 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria 

You can find this car parked at Twisters in Williams, Arizona.

 Twisters is a 50's diner on old Route 66. I've painted their neon ice cream cone 

sign a number of times as well as the Crown Victoria. I'm drawn to the curves and colors.

I'm a sucker for the 50's - what can I say? The cars were beautiful and voluptuous at the

same time - those curves and chrome - a painters delight.

Thanks, one more to go later MB