It’s been another year of painting, and the 22nd since I first got the idea. These shown aren’t all the paintings of the year, not near, but it’s a fair sampling. Not included are portrait commissions and the public events, most of which have been shown on other blogs. Also not shown are the botched up failures (which generally get painted over anyway). A couple clicks on the pictures will reveal a larger view. A click on a title will bring up info about availability, prices or prints.
Enjoy the tour. And let me know your favorites. I always welcome feedback.
Blonde Blue Eyes, oil, 24×18. Long ago daughter Allison once said, “Dad, you don’t even know how to paint a caucasian.” This just to show myself I can.
Bow and Braid, oil on panel, 16×20. Just a lovely profile with subtle flesh tones.
Commanding Presence, acrylic on canvas, 24×30. It was the colors that attracted the buyer of this one. I did six more, smaller and on paper, as variations on a theme.
Earring Slender, oil on canvas, 42×19. She’s from tribal Viet Nam; the painting as much about the background brushwork as the gentle face.
Ethiopia Tea, oil on canvas, 24×24, a commission by a friend and collector (including my abstracts) and does mission work in Ethiopia.
Flamenco Motion, oil on canvas, 24×18, started as a demonstration in a “Loosen Up” workshop I gave last summer. It’s all about the action, and that energetic red.
Giving Life, oil on canvas, 22×18. One of a series of four, commissioned by a friend from his own China photos, now hanging handsomely in Texas. (I love the blues in the face.)
Homeless Jesus, oil on canvas, 38×47 A commission. Shown on a previous blog, a very different painting for me, in color and all the rest, with much thought going into it before and during. And after.
In the Stream, oil on canvas, 18×24. The western theme is another favorite, at least when that spirit moves. This one painted over another (which is where that stream came from . . . and the reds).
Madrid, oil over acrylic on canvas, 54×41. This one is big, hangs in our house, and keeps growing on me. Remember it started as an abstract and grew into a dancer in Madrid.
Blessed are the Meek, acrylic on canvas, 40×30. You’ll remember this, one in series of nine. I have a talk I give with them I’ve done half a dozen times. So far.
Myanmar Age, oil on panel, 20×16. I do these “just because.” Often they end up as gifts to mission organizations. This one, not yet.
Rain Comin’, oil on canvas, 12×24. Again, I painted this one over an old one, which is where that yellow came from. Things just happen that way.
Red Ribbon, Nepal, oil on panel, 20×16. Someone I never met was going to Nepal to do good. I said, “Take a painting with you,” and made this one for her.
Seeing the Future, oil on canvas, 28×21. Actually I did this one, along with a series of similar, in 2016. But it was dull. This year I brightened it up (extremely).
Shell Seeker, oil on panel, 24×18. This of a friend, who now lovingly owns it, in Pennsylvania, as a gift from her parents. (She seeks shells in Florida.)
Shoulder Glance, oil on panel, 16×20. This will find an owner someday; meantime I’m quite intrigued with her (as she seems to be with me).
Still Hope, acrylic on canvas, 54×70. A large piece, and pensive, part of a series for the sex traffic crisis. The other three not yet painted.
Thinking Back, oil on canvas, 27×45. Who can resist these colors? Which reminds me, Anne and I have a trip scheduled to India in March. More such paintings after that?
Ventura Wonder, oil on canvas, 20×28. Finally, one solitary landscape (though there were others). This, commissioned by a friend with Ventura roots.
Okay, I wasn’t going to add any words, but I thought a few would help, and hope you think so, too.
This last year was good. With grace, the next will be too, as long as life and energy lasts. Wishing the best for you.
Thanks for viewing. And don’t forget to vote.
5:30 pm
They were all beautiful and interesting. Thank – you,
Daisy
6:35 pm
Beautiful! I love the big blocks of color (like in Seeing the Future). My favorite is Homeless Jesus. It’s so powerful seeing Jesus show up in the places we try and avoid. Look forward to seeing next year’s work. Happy New Years!
7:54 pm
Thank you for sharing! They are beautiful And meaningful!
8:13 pm
They are all great as usual. I do like the one of your daughter. She’s so pretty.
8:16 pm
Thanks, Rosalie. Actually there’s no painting of my daughter (as pretty as she is).
8:23 pm
I like Shell Seeker and In the Stream, both painted so wonderfully free and loose
8:35 pm
Beautiful Hyatt!!
“Blonde, blue eyes”- reveals a simple Grace and beauty
“Bow and braid”- transports to the innocence of youth
“Commanding Presence”- captures the sacred power symbol of Hebrew Alef –
“Earrings slender” – perfection
“Giving Life”- El Shaddai
“Ethiopian Tea” – invites a soul to authentic hospitality
“Homeless Jesus”- Logos imagined
“In the stream” & “Rain Comin’”- adventure invited & reimagined
“Madrid” and “Flamenco Motion- encourages a heart to dance
“Blessed are the Meek”- reveals one ready to be used of God
“Red Ribbon”, “Myanmar,” & “Seeing the Future”- wisdom personified
“Shoulder Glance” – raises a careful curiosity
“Still Hope” – haunting; speaks of fight remaining despite the odds
“Thinking back”- shines with varietal hues
“Shell seeker”- blessing yours truly!
“Ventura Wonder”- lovely
Top choices: Shell Seeker, Shoulder Glance, Earrings Slender, Still Hope,
– yet the paintings “Still Hope” and “Shell Seeker” say the most to me!
8:44 pm
I like the dancer in Madrid the best! I like the action/ movement you feel from it!!
8:53 pm
Hi there, I love the Caucasian painting, I too had wondered if you ever had painted a Caucasian face…yep you did it’s full of reality!!
My other pick would be the Vietnamese portrait….very gentle and wise expression…not usually captured. Probably because I have spent much time in ministry there.
You master softness and bright color when appropriate, especially noted in anything captured in India.
I don’t know how anyone can pain other cultures, than our own without visiting…better living there and absorbing the culture.
Thank you for sharing your God given gifts in this format!
Blessings and my prayer for more beautiful paintings.
Cindy Smith
8:55 pm
I love color but I like the “Shell Seeker” the best. Beautifully painted and reminds me we are all seeking.
9:39 pm
blonde, blue; Meek, and Seein: 1,2,3
the the cowboys and the bull, and the shoulder glance remind me of young Picassos , which I think is a complement. Nice work.
10:18 pm
Favorite = Myanmar Age
I like her confidence.
10:51 pm
shell seeker is my favorite.
7:38 am
In the stream and shell seeker spoke to me…enjoyed them all though!
8:09 am
Awesome! I love what you do!
9:29 am
I’ve been to other countries-I have the website long ago.
I like that – your painting on other countries.
9:34 am
In The Stream…….I guess because Ed always seems to gravitate toward Western themes in decorating……his favorite is our “Western” guest room where he chose all the decor.
………my second is Ventura Wonder……because I love the scenery so much in that part of the country .(and you DID capture the beauty of it)……..finishing 2018 praising the Lord for all He’s done in and through you and Anne.
9:44 am
love in the stream. love them all but that one is really nice
happy new years to you and yours
gary
9:57 am
Many favorites there, Hyatt. If I have to pick; the Red Ribbon, Nepal and the blue eyed blonde.
Wayne
3:19 pm
Especially love the Shell Seeker
But Erring Slender, Madrid, Still Hope all caught my eye. I think it’s how you make the eyes and smiles come alive. Their faces speak to me. And I really like the blues you use. Thank you for art that speaks to me of God’s grace and love.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 2019 to you and Anne.
9:24 pm
I choose the homeless scene
12:58 pm
My favorite from this collection: “Blessed are the meek.”
6:50 pm
As always, beautiful!
Bless you, my friend.
3:44 pm
When I saw “Homeless Jesus,” I got chills. The painting is absolutely beautiful, but what makes this one most special to me is the message of love and humility.
3:53 pm
I can’t choose which I like best. They are all beautiful.
That one about sextraffiking has a cool haunting
vibe. I like it. I will remember that for inspiration.
Love them all tho all for different reasons.
Good year Hyatt.
9:17 pm
In the Stream and Shell Seeker are my favorites I think because I can relate to them the most.
4:30 pm
I loved all of them, saw commanding presence and thought that was my favorite until I saw…. the Indian in seeing the Future!
5:42 pm
My favorites are Ethiopia Tea and Red Ribbon.
1:06 am
Hyatt,
They are all wonderful, but “Blessed Are The Meek” really
speaks to me. It’s so soulful and the colors are gorgeous.
Jane
4:06 pm
How do you choose?!!! Shell seeker ranks high because of my love of the ocean, but I love the one of Jesus, the colors in Madrid (I would hang that in our house, too!), the intensity in the faces, and oh, I could go on, but I will leave it at that. As always, spectacular Hyatt. Thanks for sharing with us.