The Work of Daniel Robbins

Kitchen, part 4

2012-01-19T12:02:00.000-08:00

More progress! I've been working on some other paintings lately, so I put this one on the back-burner for a couple of weeks. Since the last post, I've started to add more objects that were in the kitchen and refine areas. The difficult thing with this painting is figuring out when I have pushed and pulled the objects enough to achieve the idea (or feeling) I want to get across. I am also having fun capturing the glow from the window.

Kitchen progress 3

2011-12-07T10:18:00.000-08:00

Here is another progress shot of the kitchen. I finally covered the surface of the canvas with paint and the composition felt much more complete.

Russell

2011-11-12T10:32:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh, the painting is finally done. Here is the finished work and two close-up shots. There is a small amount of glare in the close-ups, which explains the white speckles.

"Russell"

40" x 42"

"Russell" progress

2011-11-05T15:58:00.000-07:00

The painting of my brother is almost complete. In these progress images you can see how I began to work on this painting. I'll post the final painting soon.

The Magowitz's

2011-10-16T08:06:00.000-07:00

These paintings are from a commission I recently finished. The first piece was a study I painted on location to create the finished work in the studio.

22" x 18"

45" x 37"

Bark and Brick

2011-09-19T17:47:00.000-07:00

Here is the finished version. I also recently finished a large commission, which I will post soon.

"Bark and Brick"

33" x 45"

kitchen progress

2011-09-06T10:18:00.000-07:00

This is what I have after 4 more sittings. I'm starting to get excited about it now because it's starting to look like something. The interesting thing about this painting is that it is evolving with the kitchen.

Best In Show

2011-08-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

Good news! I recent won Best In Show at the Hampton Arts' "Virginia Artists 2011 Juried Exhibition". Part of the Best In Show prize is a solo exhibition in their space next year, which I am busy cranking for.

Here are 2 recent paintings.

"Hanging Pansies"

18" x 14"

"Bouquet of Roses"

18" x 14"

Painting Process

2011-07-04T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hey guys and gals. I'm currently working on a painting of my kitchen and I'm posting my process of the piece. I only work like this on larger paintings (about 30 x 40" and larger) that require a lot of planning and preparation. A few weeks ago I posted the initial line drawing I created after studying the subject for a few weeks. I scanned in the large drawing, printed it out at approx. 4" x 6" and began the value study. Just like the drawings, the value study was done from life. I then scanned in the value study and tweaked the composition until I felt it was correct; aside from cropping the image, I had to reduce the size of the ceiling to get the desired effect of the composition.

I forgot to record the step where I gridded the final composition and transfered it to the final canvas, though you can still see parts of the drawing that have yet to be painted over. I used vine charcoal to transfer the drawing because it doesn't mix with the paint and flakes off easily when paint touches it. Once this step is done, I start painting. Lately the weather hasn't been cooperating so I've only been able to paint for about an hour before I've had to stop (this is one of the issues of working from life and with a fleeting effect of light). The final painting is 36" x 45" and this is what I have after the first 4 sittings.

Spies and the Boardwalk Festival

2011-06-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

This first painting was for my friend Joe's album cover. His band is called "Spies" and you can listen to his music here: http://drunkspies.bandcamp.com/

This next painting I just finished a few weeks ago. I exhibited this piece among many others at the Boardwalk Art Festival, where I received the "Virginia's Finest" award.

"Kitchen Counter with Flowers"

22" x 18"

Exhibition info and 2 new paintings

2011-06-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. Here are 2 paintings I recently finished. "Bark and Brick" and "Kneeling" were both selected for the Hampton Arts' Virginia Artists Juried Exhibition, which is at the Charles H. Taylor Center in Hampton Roads. The exhibition will hang from July 17 to August 28.

I will also be showing work June 16-19 at the Boardwalk Art Festival in Virginia Beach. I will be by 19th St. at booth #1914.

Papers and Roses

24" x 25"

This next painting is the color study for a 33 x 45" painting I'm almost finished with.

Bark and Brick

10" x 12"

last 2 studies

2011-05-09T22:13:00.000-07:00

These are the last 2 studies I completed before I started the final painting of my brother.

Russell (study)

24 x 26"

Kneeling

23 x 23"

details

2011-04-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple detail shots of 2 paintings I'm working on.

This is the final drawing for another painting I will be starting soon. I'm still working on cropping this image.

painting studies

2011-01-02T10:56:00.000-08:00

These are 2 of the studies I've done for the painting of my brother.

"Remnants"

23 x 24"

This next painting was originally going to be a color study for the final piece, but I quickly decided I wasn't satisfied with the composition and returned to the drawing board.

"Bedroom Lights"

16.5 x 19"

final drawing

2010-09-24T23:14:00.000-07:00

After numerous studies, this is the composition I arrived at for the final piece. The finished painting will be approx. 40 x 42". Critiques are welcome.

preliminary drawings

2010-09-19T15:02:00.000-07:00

This is some of the preliminary work I've been doing for a painting of my brother. In these drawings I'm working through the idea, composition, and mood of the piece. The room underwent a few changes as I was working on the drawings which changed the way I was imagining the piece. These are all graphite on 8.5x11" paper.

This was the composition I decided on. However, after painting a color rough of this composition, and not being completely satisfied, I decided to go back to the drawing board.

These are the drawings that followed.

I will post the completed composition soon.

River and Flowers

2010-08-25T16:17:00.000-07:00

More work. "Nameless River" was a piece from my solo show that I just got photographed. The other paintings are more recent.

"Nameless River"

20 x 68"

"Beach Buildings"

7.5 x 18"

"Daylilies"

18.5 x 12"

"Rose With A Milk Can"

12 x 17"

the first of russell

2010-07-29T16:54:00.000-07:00

A couple of paintings I've done recently. The portrait is the first painting in a series of pieces about my brother.

"Russell"

14 x 16

"Camellia"

10 x 13"

More.

2010-05-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here is some more work from the show.

"Pansies on a Table"

12 x 16"

"Headstones"

6 x 9"

"Winter House"

15.5 x 22"

"Sunlit Rocks"

9 x 12"

"Summer Flowers"

18 x 19.5"

"Roadside Tree"

15 x 27"

"A Pale House in Winter"

7 x 9"

This is portrait practice for when I start marketing that aspect of my work.

22 x 25"

Paintings from the Solo Show

2010-05-07T13:34:00.000-07:00

These are some of the paintings done for the solo exhibition. I'll see if I can post some of the images from the show.

Suburban Tree

27x30

Winter Landscape

10.25x23

Lynnhaven Inlet

15.5x54

Study of a River

15.5x36

Cemetery at Sunset

22x48

Video

2010-04-27T16:54:00.000-07:00

This is a quick video done for the Art at the Mill show in Millwood, VA.

The video was created by Nancy Sanders.

Solo show

2010-04-11T13:43:00.001-07:00

Hey guys. I have a solo exhibition up this month at the Glave Kocen Gallery. The pieces in the show can be viewed on the website, and soon I will post a few higher res images on my blog. I hope you all can stop by and check out the show. It is up until May 1st.

Glave Kocen Gallery

1620 W Main St.

Richmond, VA 23220

gallery hours: Tues-Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 11am-4pm

flowers and a bathroom

2010-02-27T12:35:00.000-08:00

Here is some recent work. I have been cranking out paintings for my solo show opening April 2 at Glave Kocen Gallery, which is why I haven't posted in a while. Those paintings will remain hidden for a few more weeks, but these are some others that will be shown elsewhere.

"Yellow Rose"

7x13"

"Stargazer Lilies"

10.5x19"

"Pink and Green"

16x20"

"Yellow Roses"

12x15.5"

"Alstroemeria"

15.5x17"

This is a painting I created for a poster advertising the "Art on the Half Shell" art festival in Urbanna, Virginia.

"Oysters and a Rose"

14.5x17"

These are two studies for a figure painting that is in the works.

"Study of a Bathroom"

16x20"

"Bathroom Window"

15x12"

graveyard final?

2009-11-19T20:06:00.001-08:00

I made some changes to my previous composition and threw in some values. I would like comments and critiques on this if anyone has any. This will be painted as the sun is setting.

2 mas

2009-11-04T21:39:00.000-08:00

This is the final composition for a painting I am about to start. Working on a color study now and I should start the final in a couple of days. Painted in Hollywood Cemetery.

This one was started back in February when Richmond got about 8 inches of snow. I managed to stop myself from playing in it for long enough to paint.

"Snow at the Park"

9 x 12

"Marshland With Buildings"

10.25 x 26.75

more flowers

2009-09-30T08:31:00.000-07:00

I've been busy lately, which is why the blog has been neglected. I've been painting a lot but it seems like I put off photographing my work until it is absolutely necessary.

"Still Life With Zephyr Lilies"

16x20"

"Rose of Sharon"

20x23"

"Rose on a Windowsill"

20.5x18.5"

expect another update soon.

drawings

2009-06-02T20:58:00.000-07:00

A drawing I did when I went to Italy.

These are some preliminary drawings for pieces I've been working on.

2009-05-20T19:37:00.000-07:00

"Pond"

"Water (study)"

12 x 13"

"Creek (study)"

9 x 12"

"A Bush"

Paintings

2009-05-15T21:45:00.000-07:00

Finally got around to photographing more stuff.

The first two are about a year old.

"Marsh Trail"

16 x 22"

"Sand Dunes"

10 x 13"

Newer stuff.

"Sunset on the Marshland (study)"

6 x 9"

"Orange Fence"

8 x 12"

"A House"

9 x 9"

"Gravestones"

12 x 17"

"Buttercups"

8 x 10"

"White Azaleas"

8 x 10"

There is more to come.

recent landscapes

2009-04-02T21:14:00.000-07:00

New paintings. I have many more to show but they haven't been photographed yet.

"Snowy Sunset"

6 x 9"

"A Rocky Stream"

12 x 15"

"Sunset on the Marshland"

24 x 36"

flowers

2009-02-22T14:02:00.001-08:00

"Two Barns" - This painting was done about 6 months ago.

These paintings are a small portion of the work I've done in the last 3 months.

"Flowers in a Window"

"Evergreens"

"Assorted Roses" - This one was heavily influenced by Richard Schmid (www.richardschmid.com). I have been reading his book Alla Prima and I think it has really helped my work.

"Lying Rose"

I have a bunch of other paintings I need to get photographed in the next few weeks, so expect an update soon.

And a figure painting

2008-09-04T18:50:00.000-07:00

Four new paintings.

"walkway"

30 x 40"

oil on canvas

"girl under a tree"

33 x 44"

oil on canvas

"a beach"

11 x 14"

oil on canvas

"swings"

12 x 13"

oil on canvas

landscape and still life paintings

2008-06-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

Some of the new paintings I've been working on. Sizes range from 10 x 10" to 18 x 24".

draw

2008-05-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

I've been painting a lot lately, so the sketchbook is a little thin.

update!

2008-04-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

More sketchbook drawings. People move a lot.

landscapes

2008-04-13T14:11:00.000-07:00

Some recent landscapes. All are started outdoors and finished in the studio. Critiques are very welcome. Oil on canvas on board.

"fenced"

12 x 20"

"division"

20 x 18"

"the ancients"

17.5 x 22"

"watchers"

16 x 20"

Gift

2008-04-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

This is a drawing I made for a friend.

11x 8.5"

Eh...

2008-04-09T22:24:00.000-07:00

More sketchbook stuff. I hate the second drawing, but I'm posting it because someone requested I do so.

Sketchbookery

2008-04-02T21:47:00.000-07:00

I figured I'd start things off with some of my sketchbook work. Criticism is always welcome.