Portraits from the Ramp
“Portraits from the Ramp” is an on-going series of digital portraits, all drawn from life using an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and the Procreate app. The ramp is the area of an airport where aircraft are parked and serviced. These portraits depict Ramp Service Employees (RSEs), also known as “Rampers” or “Ramp Agents”, from the […]
Live Painting in the SFMOMA Atrium
I painted this digital painting live at a corporate dinner / reception in the iconic SFMOMA Atrium. I incorporated in the artwork signature landmarks of the San Francisco cityscape, such as the Transamerica building, Coit Tower, Salesforce Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge. I used an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and the Procreate app. The iPad […]
Live Painting at Sonoma Wine Country Wedding
This painting was painted live at a wedding in the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. The scene I painted from direct observation was the wedding dinner and dancing surrounded by vineyards. The painting was created live over about four hours using an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and the Procreate app. The iPad screen was projected on […]
Creating at CREATE! Downtown San Francisco
This digital painting was painted live at CREATE!, free public event in Downtown San Francisco https://downtownsf.org/things-to-do/create CREATE! was a wonderful “only in San Francisco” celebration of creativity and the performing, literary and visual arts that took place at the historic Landing at Leidesdorff, next to the Transamerica Pyramid, where the financial district of downtown San […]
Painting the Scene: HQ Soirée at the Barnes Foundation
This digital painting was painted live at a company HQ Soirée gathering at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA. The artwork depicts the scene both outside in the courtyard where I was located, and inside in the magnificent atrium where the band played. I started with a custom background that I created using textures from […]
Painting Expressive Portraits at a Trade Show
This portrait was painted live at a trade show in Dallas. I painted portraits of guests throughout the trade show. Each portrait subject received digital files of their portrait and the time lapse replay video plus a small framed print which was produced immediately at the completion of the portrait.
Painting the Scene: Gingham Gala
This digital painting was painted live at an annual fundraiser, the Gingham Gala, that supports the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Lancaster, PA. It depicts the scene and captures the atmosphere. The artwork was displayed in real time as it was created on a large screen visible throughout the event space. Here are some photos […]
Painting the Scene: Corporate Party at the Renwick Gallery, Washington DC
This digital painting was painted live at a corporate event in the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.. It depicts the scene and captures the atmosphere. The artwork was displayed in real time as it was created on a large screen visible throughout the magnificent event space. The room had dramatic […]
Painting the Scene & Awardees at a Fundraiser, Washington D.C.
This painting was created live at the S.O.M.E. Annual Gala in Washington D.C.. As you can see I captured the scene from the side of the stage, including the live band and all the awardees honored during and after the Gala dinner. My digital painting, created live on an iPad Pro using the Procreate app […]
Portraits & Presentation at a Leadership Summit, San Antonio, TX
The portrait above and those below were created during a real estate company’s annual Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas. I painted these portraits of guests throughout the summit, including at their Halloween party on the famous Riverwalk (you can tell by the wonderful costumes!), as well as during conference breaks and reception times. The […]