Friday, April 23, 2010

"DESERT BEAUTY"

This is one of my first floral paintings, I remember it just popped into my mind. When that happens painting is really fun, and it has kept me going ever since. 40" x 30" Oil on canvas. (SOLD)

Saturday, April 17, 2010

"FLORES"

I love being near the Ocean my creative spirit seems to revel in it's power. This painting came to me after a visit to California, I spent an afternoon at Mission Beach in Orange County with my sister and niece. We had a great brunch at one of my favorite restaurants, then we got some potato chips and ice water and went to the beach. It was great just to sit and take in all of the movement. The sun and smell of salt water along with the sound of the surf, put me in a trance like state of mind. I began painting, which by the way always happens in mind, way before I get to the studio. This painting was a true joy to paint, and it reflects my spirit of happiness and my need to express what's in my heart.
44" x 44" Oil on custom built canvas. (SOLD)
For more information Email me at  mcunningham34@cox.net

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

"TWISTER"

I remember the game twister and just how simple it was to have fun as a child. Today many  of the games children play are filled with what might seem like fun but are designed to desensitize children to violence and death. I think we should bring back some of the things from the past that made us happier and healthier. 20" x 16" Oil on canvas. (SOLD)
For more information Email me at  mcunningham34@cox.net

Monday, April 12, 2010

"SINGLE"


I loved being single It was a time in my life that I would love to relive. I hope all you single people have some fun for me.
12" x 12" Oil on canvas. (SOLD)

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

"A WINTER BOUQUET"

Every year around Christmas I begin to think of
how good the holidays made me feel when I was
a kid. I loved decorating the house and tree. The
scent of oven roasted turkey and stuffing. All of my
family in the same place at the same time. I don't
know what could be better when I feel good, I paint better, this is a true beauty.
44" x 30" Oil on hand custom built canvas. (SOLD)

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

"BIG RED"

This painting is one of the best of my floral series of works that I have done over the years. I wanted to paint on a large scale and I waited until all of the conditions in my life were right to do so. I allowed my mind to develop the concept while working out the colors, composition and placement, of all of the components that I thought would make this a great painting. I spared no expense or time to create this piece. At the time my life was so full of different new people, places, and things. I was in the middle of putting together a retrospective for a museum show I was scheduled to do. I was also working on new paintings and juggling with the Idea that I might just find something else to do with my life. After going through what it took to complete this painting I found myself falling in love with art and the creative process all over again.
70" x 65" x 1.5" Oil on hand stretched canvas. (SOLD)

"DOUBLE CALLA LILLY"




    Calla Lillie's are my Wife's favorite flower, I think they are beautiful as well, I buy them for her when I can. This painting was part of series I did for a museum show.
    "12 x 12" Oil on canvas.  (SOLD)

    Friday, April 2, 2010

    A FALL "BOUQUET"

    I had a show at Galleria Mistica in Tucson, Arizona, a few years ago in the summer it was September  it was hot as could be. I just kept thinking about the coming of the fall and the cooler air it brings. I did this painting with thought's of the holiday's in mind and all of the festive moment's ahead. This was one of the first paintings sold at that show, I try to project myself into my work to the point of seeing it go where it belongs.
    "24 x 18" Oil on canvas. (SOLD)