"Gulf Oysters"

This is the painting that was in the juried show, "Small Wonders," at the Maryland Federation of Arts Circle Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. I like this painting and am glad to have it back in the studio. There is a song called "Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?" I do, and this painting reminds me why.

"Bozo Oysters"

I grew up in Baltimore in the 50's watching Stu Kerr play Bozo the clown, so I had a tough time not thinking, “Give me a "B,” give me an “O,” give me a “Z,” give me another “O” when we ate at Bozo’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie, Louisiana, a Cajun/Creole version of the Westview Lounge in Baltimore, but the oysters were first rate. I like the play of greens and pinks in this piece.

I am currently in a juried show called “Small Wonders” at the Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery in Annapolis. My painting is called “Gulf Oysters” and was painted before I started the daily paintings. Nonetheless, had I had all these small, immediate paintings to choose from to submit, I still would have chosen an oyster piece as they are one of my favorite things, both to paint and to eat!

"Dynamite roll"

Oil on panel - 5" x 5"

Another aspect of poissons morts - sushi. Less sad than the fish market and infinitely more tasty, sushi is an art unto itself. The colors hearken to the fast approaching holidays. I allowed myself some fun with the heightened color. The julienned jalapeno and slivered scallion played nicely off the wasabi.

"My two cents worth"

Oil on panel 5" x 5"

This little piggy bank provided me with some fun surfaces to render. The glass had a slight pebbly texture, was tinted copper-pink and the light danced off the shiny coins within. I ride a Harley Ultra and my nickname is "Hog Adams" so the HOG thing seemed to fit. Also, I am always putting in my two cents, for what it's worth.

"Brussels sprouts"

Every child's nightmare becomes fodder for the daily paintings.