December 2009
























18x24 Oil on Panel at Union Gallery
Lambertville, NJ
I had this image for a couple of years, waiting to be in the proper mood to paint a winter scene. Finally, did it two weeks ago, but waited for the right moment to post it on the blog. This morning I got a nod from mother nature: an enormous winter storm piled snow on New York. So here it is: 42nd St under the snow.

Reading 12"x16" Oil on Panel
























A book is a perfect companion in crowded subway car. If you ask me, the book "All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum would be my first choice. As one critic said: "It is interesting how much of it applies not only to individuals, grown or small, but even to nations." Yea, like clean up your own mess!

UGG Boots 12"x16" Oil on Panel





















There is an old saying in my native country: "A hat is protecting your head, but the good boots are protecting your health". Of course, the boots have to be made by UGG, an Australian company. I know it first hand, my wife has few pairs, and planning to buy more.