Circle paintings

Circle paintings

I’m experimenting with color combinations in these spun watercolor paintings. A series of large foliage paintings is underway, and it’s nice to have these quick abstracts as a break or a warm up. Circles, suns and moons have been all through my sketchbooks lately, and…

Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair 2022

Glenview Art League Summer Art Fair 2022

I had a great time at the GAL Summer Art Fair on July 30-31, 2022. Beautiful weather, a good experience in the new location on Chestnut Avenue. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the fair and support artists. The music was a lot…

Children’s book illustrations

Children’s book illustrations

Last fall I started taking commissioned art projects and graphic design work through Upwork (find my profile here, and my graphic design site at www.debandersondesign.com). One fun and challenging project was a series of illustrations for a classic children’s story about a knight, princess and…

Small works at EXPO 2020

Small works at EXPO 2020

I’m happy to announce that oil paintings on paper and linoleum prints have been accepted into the Evanston Art Center’s Winter Art And Crafts Expo! From their site: this is one of the largest and most celebrated craft shows in the Chicago area. The annual…