"SWEET AND SMART"

THE MIGHTY QUINN

Here's what Quinn's family says about him.

Quinn preferred to be "naked". 

He was a diabetic and 9 days after he had cataract surgery, 

Quinn developed glaucoma and eventually had to have his eye removed to rid the pain. 

Quinn had many health issues but rose to each and every occasion and completely

fulfilled his registered name, "THE MIGHTY QUINN"(little

did we know that his name would describe him so well).

Quinn had a serious personality but had a very gentle soul. 

He was not as outgoing as his goofy brother Kobe. I 

always called him my nervous Nellie.

Quinn was lucky to have such a great family.

Thanks for looking, MB!

"RUSH HOUR - STEAMBOAT STYLE"

12"h X 24"w

oil on panel

I had so much fun painting this scene. Maybe it's out of my system.

I doubt it!

Have a great weekend and thanks for hanging in there.

"DETAIL II - RUSH HOUR - STEAMBOAT STYLE"

Another one of my favorite subjects - Rabbit Ears Motel sign.

Thanks for looking.

"DETAIL - RUSH HOUR - STEAMBOAT STYLE"

I've wanted to paint this painting on a larger scale for quite some time.

It's up at the gallery for the month of February.

Thanks

"ELK RIVER ROAD"

BARN

6" X 6"

I have a student coming to my studio for some refresher oil

painting lessons. She brings a photo and we paint side by side

painting the same image. It's an experiment for now we'll see

how it shakes out. This way she gets to paint what's close to

her heart and I get a challenge in the process. 

It's been interesting. The first painting we did together I had to

wipe off after she left there was no saving it!

Thanks for following. 

"REVIEW"

This gives you some idea of scale. 

The courthouse painting is 6" X 6". 

Have a wonderful weekend.

Also for those of you who like to come to

the studio for some paint time I'm toying with

Monday's with MB starting in June.

If it's a good idea let me know.

Format - 9:30 sharp(1/2 hour demo)

Then Paint on your own till noon 

then discussion and questions till 12:30.

Thanks!

"SPACE STATION IV"

36"h X 18"w

Oil on canvas

"DETAILS - SPACE STATION IV"

I wanted to paint this image a lot larger than I have ever attempted before. 

It was a painting quest - I enjoyed the process and the outcome. 

Thanks for looking. 

"JUSTICE"

"ROUTT COUNTY COURTHOUSE"

6" X 6"

Downtown Steamboat Springs has changed quite a bit but one thing remains constant

 The Courthouse.

I love this building. The front doors are 3" thick. 

 The classic architecture is truly appreciated along with the history and sense of place.

 Remember when the jail was in the basement???

The times they are a changing.

Thanks for looking.

"TWO PEZ ARE BETTER THAN ONE"

Well what can I say other than

Two Pez are better than one!

Thanks for hanging in there I appreciate it!!!

"REVIEW"

This gives you an idea of scale on the Usual Suspect Pez piece.

We are praying for snow!

I rode my bike twice this week and that's not a good thing

in the scheme of things. 

Thanks for looking.

"HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY"

"BE MINE"

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day and a great weekend.

"SPACE STATION III"

I know you've seen this before but I love to paint this scene.

I have 6 of these Steamboat images hanging at the gallery for 

the month of february. 

Thanks for looking.

"SCHRAGE'S PUMPKIN TRUCK"

"1937 DIAMOND T"

Rod Schrage owns this truck and parks it in front of his business

for various holidays. I talked to him about the truck and found out that

this truck has been in Routt County since it was new. It was originally

a forest service truck. It has had three owners all locals since its

days in the forests of Routt County. Quite a lot of history behind this vehicle

and for Rod some great memories. 

Thanks for looking.

"KALI'S"

6" X 6"

oil on panel

Sorry for the lack of posts. I have been so busy it feels like

there's been no time to breathe. I've painted a couple of larger

pieces - got some OK photos of them today. 

First Friday is tonight - February 6th

At the Depot

I plan to do a painting demo if you're in town 

between 5 - 7(first friday goes till 8)stop on by.

I bought a new guerilla painter pochade box that I'm going to

give a whirl. See if it works and what I need to change.

Have a great weekend wherever you are!

Thanks for taking a look.

"CRUISING RABBIT EARS"

We were on our way to Silverthorne - it was foggy and

quite beautiful leaving the Yampa Valley. This little MG?

with collector plates was cruising in front of us so I 

shot off a few photos(not while driving).

This is a little 6" X 6"

oil on panel

It will be showing at the gallery for February.

Thanks!

"PEZ A DAY #4"

"ANIMAL"

I didn't do what I was suppose to do today.

 Instead I Painted my Valentine. 

If you want to receive a Valentine card in the mail

E-mail me your USPS address. 

You can go to my website

mbwarner.com 

And send an e-mail.

The Valentine is nothing a normal person would paint.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

"THE USUAL SUSPECTS"

"THE USUAL SUSPECTS"

8"H X 30"W

OIL ON PANEL

I painted this for the Palette show at the Steamboat Springs Arts council.

I don't know if it will get in but it was painted specifically for  the show.

The piece is suppose to have taste, texture, sound and smell.

I figured those little pez dispensers would make some sound - the wrappers for touch 

the candy for taste and smell. 

Not sure if it will qualify but it sure was fun to paint.

COMIC RELIEF IN THE ARTS!

"PEZ A DAY #6"

"REX"

PEZ A DAY #5"

"WOODY"

PEZ A DAY #3"

"SUPERMAN"

"PEZ A DAY #2"

            

"HELLO KITTY"

"PEZ A DAY #1"

This is the first installment on a large painting.

It was still wet - I couldn't get good photo shots so this will 

have to do for now. I'm kind of excited about this piece

it's suppose to offer some "comic relief" in the arts.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

"REVIEW"

It's been a while since the last review.

Where does the time go?

Thanks a bunch - MB 

"SPUTNIK #6"

Call me what you will - a Space Station junkie!  

So much fun to paint.

Thanks.

Pez a day next!

"FUR COAT"

I used to teach art up at the community college. 

I found this copy of Jan - my figure drawing model

 and thought it would make a nice thank you. 

She has helped me with my work in so 

many ways that I wanted to thank her in some way.

She was a great model and she's a really good friend.

Thanks for taking a look.

"MAX THE WONDER DOG"

Max is a Tibetan Spaniel who lives in N.C.

He spends lots of time at the beach. 

I've included the photo of Max(below) that I worked from. 

I figured it would be more fun to paint Max at the beach 

instead of on the rock. I hope they like it!

Thanks for looking.

"BEST FRIENDS"

Dog portrait - best friends!

I did this commission for a friend of mine. The dog on the  left 

is Hogan and that's all I really know. 

Later!

"HOGAN"

Hogan is a girl dog - so much for names and gender.

Oh well I hope they like it.

Thanks for following and have a great weekend.

MB

"BLUE - MOO"

Here's another demo I did for first friday.  

I was on that night. This was suppose to be a black

cow but it turned into a blue - moo. 

Thanks a bunch!

"ORANGE AND BLUE - MOO"

This was another demo I painted at the Gallery for First Friday 

January 2nd. Call me cow crazy it's OK. 

Thanks for looking.

"MOO REVIEW"

This is a demo I painted at the Auction December 31st.

Remember the last time I got stuck and I said paint a dog and

it will go away. Well this time I decided to paint some cows.

It's working.

My "SWEET RIDE" truck painting sold at auction for 

2400.00(I didn't get one thin dime - the gallery got the dough)

Then I sold 5 paintings in 4 days - boy was I on a roll.

Then on Wednesday the gallery owner took my large

cow painting out of the front window and asked me to

take it home??????!!!!!!!!!!!!

Could things get any weirder? Is that a word?

Anyway I'm looking for some other avenues to sell my 

paintings if you have any ideas or you want to 

become my sales rep let me know.

I need all the help I can get from people 

who like my work and like me!

Thanks a bunch

"2015"

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

THANKS FOR FOLLOWING

THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS IN 2014

I WISH YOU ALL A WONDERFUL 2015!

BACK AT IT

MB

"BUSTER"

"THE OTHER MOMMA'S BOY"

I added some whiskers but didn't get a photo so you'll have

to use your imagination on this one. 

8" X 8" goes with Chase the original Momma's boy.

I'm taking some time off - it's the holidays and you are all busy 

 I'm pooped - it's time for all of us to reflect - or drink

or eat or party or ???????

Thanks for following - have a wonderful holiday!

See you all in 2015

"CHASE"

"MOMMA'S BOY"

I guess that's it in a nutshell. 

Here was another challenge - why do I keep doing this to myself?

The photo is so blurry I couldn't see any facial features etc.

My advice to everyone out there - GET A CAMERA!

These phone photos are crap. 

Maybe it's the operator I don't know but I haven't seen a decent phone photo yet. 

I always say I'm not a miracle worker I'm just a painter.

Thanks for that rant.

"SOPHIE"

A HEART AS BIG AS AN OCEAN

I just wrapped up all my dog commissions. Trying to force them 

to dry in my house because they have to get put in the mail.

This one is 8" X 8" and Sophie is a Blue Great Dane.

The client ordered a subtle portrait. 

Do you have any idea how hard it is for me to be subtle????

 I think I got it - in fact I think I nailed it. 

Remember those Bracco Italiano's I painted last year?

Well that assignment really made this assignment easier.

It's a good thing when it all works out.

Thanks for looking.

"FISHERMAN'S WHARF"

"LUCKY LADY"

6" X 6"

First in the San Francisco series. I had to start somewhere.

More to come.

Thanks for following.

"LONELIEST ROAD II"

This was also a blah daytime photograph turned into night. 

Thanks for looking

"THE LONELIEST ROAD"

Nevada State Highway 50

We took a detour on our way to California in 2012.

Saw a sign for the Loneliest Road and decided to give it 

a go. It was indeed lonely but I have a number of odd images

that have been sitting around so this is the first. 

This was originally an ugly daytime photo that I tried to turned into dusk. 

Thanks for taking a look!

"THE KITCHEN SINK"

First Friday - Dec. 5th - demo painting at the gallery

It's a long story and it's below if you can or want to get through it.

photo reference for painting of my kitchen sink

Thursday night Dec 4th the gallery I belong to had a meet and greet your painters night. 

Four of us presented our work - ideas - and whatever else came to mind.

Gregory Block was the first to discuss his work and he's pretty famous 

needless to say it was a tough act to follow. 

He explained in detail his painting titled "JACOB'S LADDER"(click to see his painting).

He takes everything into consideration to set up his still life arrangements.

  Meaning of the objects chosen - color palette is a huge consideration - lighting is essential 

He paints from life - in other words he sits or stands for days

in front of the still life and paints what he sees - I could go on but you get the drift.

I was so relieved when another painter was chosen to follow Gregory's presentation

that by the time they got to me I could just be me and a lot of the audience had drifted.

As most of you know I paint the still life that just happens and I paint it from a photo.

I was in my kitchen wednesday night and I saw my sink in a whole new light. 

Snapped a number of shots - chose one - and painted it for the Galleries First Friday Event.

Everyone that had been at the presentation the night before 

asked me if my "The Kitchen Sink" was a response to Gregory's "Jacob's Ladder"? 

Well that got another conversation started.

I have the shelves -  darkness at the top - bright light below. Objects in a row

(if you can tell what they are). So yes it is a kind of response but from a completely 

different place. Then I started to think about Picasso and Braque(I'm not comparing myself

so don't misconstrue my drift here) but Picasso would visit Braque's studio and if

Braque was painting a vase that said vase would end up in a Picasso painting the next day. 

The crux of the matter is that everything comes from something or somewhere.

Call and response in music - learning and art it's everywhere.

I don't know if any of that made sense but it gets you thinking. 

If you really want to get your mind in a bundle go see "Birdman" 

it's not for the faint of heart nor is it some easy movie going 

but it will get you thinking it may even hurt a little! 

Hey if you made it this far you should get a prize. 

Thanks for following.

"REVIEW"

I wish you all a great weekend. 

We're hoping for snow - it's been dry and we love to ski.

LATER - MB

"64 COLORS"

Here's the 2nd version of my crayon box.

There are 3 paintings in all and perhaps a large one.

Thanks a bunch!

"STIMULUS PACKAGE" HOUSE PORTRAIT

 An architect friend of mine called me and said can you paint a house?

I said with a roller sure but with a small paint brush I'm not so sure.

So I gave it a go. Here's the finished product and they bought it so I'm

happy -  hence the title Stimulus package - merry christmas to me.

Here's the photo I worked from. Too much hill and too much 

background. I've cropped it here to what they wanted. They 

wanted the house larger and the pond included. Solution 

below. I'm revealing my tricks that could come back 

and bite me in the a--! 

I took a sheet of plexi - propped it up on 2 kleenex boxes

with a white sheet of paper underneath. I should've recorded

how I did this but I didn't. Took another photo of the reflection. 

And there you have it - reflection on a pond minus the hill.

Thanks!

I'm painting like mad just can't show anything cause it's 

stuff for christmas.