Update!

"The Last Farewell"

11" x 14"

Acrylic on Amate Bark on hardboard

While I haven't been sharing many photos of new paintings, I can assure you that I have been busy painting in the studio. I did want to share a small painting from my time in the studio last night. I recently started painting on Amate (ah-ma-tay) bark. It is a very interesting surface to paint on. It is made by the Otomoi (oh-toe-me) Indians of Mexico by pounding the bark fibers of fig and mulberry trees on a wooden board and drying the sheets in the sun. If you want to try something new, stop by City Art and pick some up! And, stay tuned for information about an upcoming solo show!

Great News...

I am now a City Art represented artist. Please check out:

http://www.cityartonline.com/lee-monts/ ...City Art is located at 1224 Lincoln Street in Columbia, SC. Please stop by to see the gallery - a very large space - and also visit the art supply shop in the lower level! This establishment can meet all of your art needs and then some!

Fun with Fiber Paste

So far, 2011 has me playing with new techniques. I have created "skins" by spreading fiber paste on wax paper and letting it dry to a paintable surface. These will soon become collage pieces. If you haven't tried Golden products, go out and find some and experiment. If you are local, get them at City Art!

From the weekend...

"Communion"

24" x 48" - Acrylic on Canvas

Integrity

"Perfect Timing"

15.25" x 23.25" - Acrylic on Amate Bark Buckskin

This is the painting that I delivered to my client yesterday. She saw it when I posted it on Facebook, and immediately inquired about purchasing it. While I could have sold it to her directly under my business license, I chose not to do so. Since she came to me via Verve Interiors for the first painting she purchased, the sale for this piece is going through Verve as well. Integrity is a great thing to display and something to look for in an artist (and in everyone)!