Figurative Oil Paintings

M.G. Seated, Oil on Paper, 9 x12 inches, 2023.

C.M. Backlit, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14 inches, 2022.

E.T Backpose Seated, Oil on Panel, 20 by 24 inches, 2022.

S.M. Seated, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14 inches, 2023.

E.T. Portrait, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14, 2022.

Suspended in Darkness #1, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14, 2023.

N.M. with Sweater, Oil on Panel, 9 by 12, 2023.

C.M. Draped, Oil on Panel, 9 by 12 inches, 2023.

Sarah, Oil on Panel, 12 by 16 inches, 2023.

C.M with Sweater, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14 inches, 2023.

M.G Variation, Oil on Paper, 9 by 12 inches, 2023.

V.V. Seated, Oil on panel, 12 by 16 inches, 2022.

T.C. Seated, Oil on Paper, 13 by 15 inches, 2022.

A.M. Seated, Oil on Panel, 8 by 8 inches, 2022.

E.T. Backlit, Oil on Canvas, 20 by 24 inches, 2022.

C.M. Draped #2, Oil on Panel, 12 by 16, 2023.

T.C. Evening Light, Oil on Canvas, 16 by 20 inches, 2022.

Nina, Oil on Panel 12 by 16 inches, 2023.

E.T. Portrait, Oil on Panel, 14 by 16 inches, 2023.

V.V. Back Pose, Oil on Panel, 12 by 16 inches, 2022.

E.T. Sofa #2, Oil on Paper, 9 by 12 inches, 2023.

E.T. Multiple, Oil on Paper, 9 by 12 inches, 2023.

Figurative Pastel

C.M. Seated, Pastel, 10 by 14 inches, 2022.

E.T Bean Bag, Pastel, 12by 15 inches, 2022.

E.T Bean Bag #2, 12 by 15, 2022

A.A. Barcelona, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

Pixie, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

Standing Figure, 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

A.A. Barcelona, Pastel, 12 by 15, 2022.

E.C. Seated, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

A.A. Barcelona #3, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

M.G. Mucha, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

D.J. Barcelona, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

D.J. Barcelona #2, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

D.J. Barcelona #3, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

E.C Seated #2, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

E.C. Back Pose, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

N.M Portrait, Pastel, 12 by 17 inches, 2022.

N.M. Back Pose, Pastel, 12by 17 inches, 2022.

T.C. Grouping, Pastel, 11 by 17 inches, 2022

T.C. Reclining, Pastel, 22 by 12 inches, 2022.

T.C Portrait, Pastel, 12 by 16 inches, 2022.

T.C. Reclining #2, Pastel, 12 by 9 inches, 2022.

Pixie, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

T.C. Wig and Stockings, Pastel, 12 by 17 inches, 2022.

T.C Seated Purple, Pastel, 12 by 15 inches, 2022.

W.R. Barcelona, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

S.D. Barcelona, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

S.D. Barcelona #2, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

S.D. Barcelona #3, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

S.D. Barcelona #4, Pastel 11 by 15 inches, 2022.

M.H. Seated, Pastel, 12 by 17 inches, 2023.

T.C. Sofa Stockings, Pastel, 22 by 15 inches, 2022.

T.C. Window, pastel, 15 by 22 inches, 2022.

T.C. Late Afternoon,Pastel 22 by 15 inches, 2022.

Digital Figure Paintings

F.R. Montage, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

F.R. Montage #2, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

V.V Seated, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

V.V. Stairwell, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

M.G. Seated Twist, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

V.V. Windows, Digital Painting, 24 by 36 inches, 2023.

N.B. Reclining, Digital Painting, 36 by 18 inches, 2023.

E.T. in Pink, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

N.B. Montage, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

E.T. Bean Bag, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

N.B. Reclining Neon, Digital Painting, 36 by 18 inches, 2023.

S.B. Reclining, Digital Painting, 30 by 24 inches, 2023.

Sara Seated, Digital Painting, 24 by 30 inches, 2023.

C. R. Seated, Digital Painting, 24 by 24 inches, 2022.

Neon Cat, Digital Painting, 24 by 24 inches, 2022.

Gouache Figure Paintings

Figure Study : Kyla Trapeze

Gouache, 8.5 by 11 inches, 2020.

Sleeping Cat, Gouache on paper, 12 by 9 inches, 2021.

Sylvana Seated, Gouache on paper, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Kyla Trapeze, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Kyla Seated, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Kyla reclining, Gouache, 12 by 9 inches, 2020.

Kyla Trapeze #2, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2021.

Kyla Seated Back Pose, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Cat Reclining, Gouache, 12 by 9 inches, 2020.

Cat Back Pose, Gouache, 12 by 9 inches, 2020.

Kyla with Sword, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Kyla with Sword #2, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Cat with Kitten Ears, Gouache, 12 by 9 inches, 2020.

Cat on Pointe, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Kyla Portrait, Gouache, 12 by 9 inches, 2020.

Kyla Suspended, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Kyla Suspended #2, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Kyla Suspended #3, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Joy with Reflection, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Joy with Reflection #2, Gouache, 12 by 9 inches, 2020.

Cat with Sword, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches, 2020.

Cloud Scape Block Prints

Cloud Scape #4, Block Print, 9 by 12 inches, J.Ballay, 2020.

Cloud Scape #2 Block Print, 9 by 12 inches, J.Ballay, 2020.

Cloud Scape #7, Block Print, 7.5 by 12 Inches, J.Ballay, 2020.

Cloud Scape #8, Block Print, 7.5 by 12 Inches, J.Ballay, 2020.

Cloud Scape #5, Block Print, 8.5 by 11 Inches, J.Ballay, 2020.

Cloud Scape # 10, Ink on Panel, 12 by 9 inches, J.Ballay, 2020

Cloud Scape #6, Block Print, 8.5 by 11 Inches, J.Ballay, 2020.

Cloud Scape #9, Block Print, 7.5 by 12 Inches, J.Ballay, 2020.

Cloud Scape #3, Block Print, 7.5 by 12, j.Ballay, 2020.

Lake Scapes

Lake Scape Variation, Oil on Panel, 16 by 20 inches, 2022.

Lake Scape Spring Fog, Oil on Panel, 20 by 24 inches, 2023.

Lake Scape Variation, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14 inches, 2022.

Lake Scape Variation, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14 inches, 2021.

Lake Scape Variation, Oil on Panel, 11 by 14 inches, 2022.

Lake Scape Variation, Oil on Panel, 12 by12 inches, 2022

Lake Scape Variation, Oil on Canvas, 16 by 20 inches, 2022.

Lake Scape Variation, Oil on Panel, 16 by 20 inches, 2022.

Lake Scape Variation Duo, Oil on Panel, 40 by 24 inches, 2021.

Lake Scape # 26. Oil on Cradled Panel, 16 x 20 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 31. Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20 Inches, 2019.

Lake Scape # 30. Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches, 2019.

Lake Scape # 34. Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24 inches, 2019.

Lake Scape # 29. Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14 inches, 2019.

Lake Scape # 28. Oil on Panel, 11 x 14 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 23. Oil on Primed Arches, 14 x 21 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 25. Oil on Primed Arches, 14 x 21 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 27. Oil on Panel, 9 X 12 Inches, 2018.

Cloud Reflections # 4. Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24 inches, 2019.

Lake Scape # 2. Oil on primed Arches, 5.5 x 5.5 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 3. Oil on Primed Arches, 6.5 x 4.5 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 5. Oil on Primed Arches, 13 x 5 inches. 2018.

Lake Scape # 6. Oil in Primed Arches, 13 x 5 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 8. Oil on primed Arches, 13 x 5 inches, 2018.

Lake Scape # 7. Oil on Primed Arches, 13 x 9 inches, 2018.

Floral Paintings

Bind Weed Patch,Oil on Canvas, 20 by 24 inches.

Peonies, Oil on Paper, 15 by 22 inches, 2018.

Peonies, Oil on Paper, 22 by 15 inches, 2018.

Peonies, Oil on Paper, 13 by 15 inches, 2018.

Petals For K & R, Oil on Canvas 16 by 20 inches, 2020

Zinnia Patch #3, Oil on Canvas, 18x24 inches, 2019

Zinnia Patch #2, Oil on Canvas, 18x24 inches, 2019

Petals and Leaves, Oil on Paper,6 by 15 inches, 2020.

Peonies, Oil on Paper, 15 by 15 inches, 2019.

Peonies with Petals, Oil on Paper, 18x24 inches, 2020.

Peonies, Oil on Panel, 9 by 12 inches inches, 2022.

Peonies II. Oil on primed Arches, 14 by 14 inches, 2012

Peonies I. Oil on primed Arches, 14 by 14 inches, 2009

Peonies, Gouache, 9 by 12 inches inches, 2021.

Japanese Iris I. Oil on primed Arches, 16 by 20 inches, 2014

Japanese Iris II. Oil on primed Arches, 16 by 20 inches, 2014

I am interested in images that invite the viewer to enjoy the luxury of slow looking. I seek to create paintings that reveal their story and mood over time. Paintings that resonate with overtones of theatre or music. As if they were a moment in time or a song that stays with you.

I find it curious that a smear of oil paint on a surface can create a sense of the Real. I think this goes beyond questions of realism, representation or abstraction. The search for how much information and context is needed for a composition to engage your attention. This is the mystery that I continually try to solve as I search for these moments.

With color harmonies, a graphic sense of composition, and active mark making I create visual stories that share my experience of seeing beauty and mystery in the world around us. These image stories become a means for talking about the world within us. The visible physical image as a metaphor for the ethereal nature of our experience.

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