Artist's Boots

Even though this painting was done several months ago, it remains one of my most favorite. I started with a black textured background and painted my way from darks to lights. I felt that this method opened up a much broader tonal spectrum for me. This piece marks my transition from figurative work to still lifes. I was in my studio and I wanted to paint something… anything! The boots happened to be there, and they turned out to be a perfect choice. The set up was really simple, and the painting process was most enjoyable.