Detail takes time. My paintings can take me anywhere from 25-100+ hours to complete. This is because I paint in a lot of details, often use very small brushes on a relatively large surface, and I allow sections or even the entire surface to dry between paint layers to achieve the crisp lines and other effects I want. 

Especially when I am working (in my non-painting vocation) during weekdays, there may be quite a wait to see the next finished painting. I try to post updates of work in progress fairly often so there's still something new to look at in the interim.

Work in Progress

Updated 4/6/07
Mural #1. 140" x 44"
Also check out my "News" section for larger views of my updates to the mural. You may find newer updates there as well.

Image Updated 12/14/07 (this is more complete but I haven't updated the pic. here yet 4/08)
"Monroe St." 18 x 24"

Image Updated 10/12/07
"Night Ramp" 18x24"

Please note the date updated - I do not always update this page each time I work on a current painting.

Previous work in progress:

(State) Fair #1

View from Parking Garage, Chattanooga

Cars at Night I-5 OR

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