This was a Front Lit vs Back Lit translucent drop exercise that I did at the Cobalt Studios Scenic Painting Intensive. This image shows what the drop looked like when front lit.

This was a Front Lit vs Back Lit translucent drop exercise that I did at the Cobalt Studios Scenic Painting Intensive. This image shows what the drop looked like when front lit.

This was a Front Lit vs Back Lit translucent drop exercise that I did at the Cobalt Studios Scenic Painting Intensive. This image shows what the drop looked like when back lit. The backside of the drop was painted to reveal figures in the water, addi

This was a Front Lit vs Back Lit translucent drop exercise that I did at the Cobalt Studios Scenic Painting Intensive. This image shows what the drop looked like when back lit. The backside of the drop was painted to reveal figures in the water, additional clouds, and a sunset color scheme.

Here is a drop painted for "The Beaux' Stratagem" at the University of Virginia. The window in the drop was functional. So a frame was attached to the backside of the drop to allow for an actor to climb through.

Here is a drop painted for "The Beaux' Stratagem" at the University of Virginia. The window in the drop was functional. So a frame was attached to the backside of the drop to allow for an actor to climb through.

Full stage drop for University of Virginia's production of "Parade". The windows were translucent.

Full stage drop for University of Virginia's production of "Parade". The windows were translucent.

This was a recycled drop that we used for the Janiec Opera Company's production of "Tales of Hoffman". The windows needed to be translucent, so the other scenic artist and myself cut out the old material and replaced it with new muslin. Sizing the ne

This was a recycled drop that we used for the Janiec Opera Company's production of "Tales of Hoffman". The windows needed to be translucent, so the other scenic artist and myself cut out the old material and replaced it with new muslin. Sizing the new fabric inside the painted drop was challenging because we wanted to prevent pulling in the fabric. In the end it turned out beautiful.

Process shot of a full stage drop painted for the Janiec Opera Company's production of " Hello Dolly". On the next image, you can see it layered against the other matching portals we did for this show.

Process shot of a full stage drop painted for the Janiec Opera Company's production of " Hello Dolly". On the next image, you can see it layered against the other matching portals we did for this show.

Here you can see the finished translucent drop for "Hello Dolly". We painted matching portals, and the buildings upstage were a separate unit that rolled out.

Here you can see the finished translucent drop for "Hello Dolly". We painted matching portals, and the buildings upstage were a separate unit that rolled out.

This was a fun project. These were muslin covered flats used to create the portals in Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre's production of "Grease". I was the scenic charge that season, and along with the help of my two interns, we recreated these iconic

This was a fun project. These were muslin covered flats used to create the portals in Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre's production of "Grease". I was the scenic charge that season, and along with the help of my two interns, we recreated these iconic 50's images.

Here is a scrim drop that I painted during Cobalt Studio's Scenic Painting Intensive. I was careful to use a scrim pick as I painted to avoid the paint from sticking to the paper-lined floor underneath.

Here is a scrim drop that I painted during Cobalt Studio's Scenic Painting Intensive. I was careful to use a scrim pick as I painted to avoid the paint from sticking to the paper-lined floor underneath.

Here is a marble exercise that I used in my Scenic Painting class that I taught at the University of Virginia.

Here is a marble exercise that I used in my Scenic Painting class that I taught at the University of Virginia.

Here is the finished marble exercise. My students learned a lot about light source, highlight/shadow, and the many different methods for creating great marble patterns.

Here is the finished marble exercise. My students learned a lot about light source, highlight/shadow, and the many different methods for creating great marble patterns.

Here we see some textured walls and a matching floor for The Vagrancy's production of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Shakespeare Center of LA.

Here we see some textured walls and a matching floor for The Vagrancy's production of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Shakespeare Center of LA.

Another fun class project. Here is a patterned fabric exercise in process.

Another fun class project. Here is a patterned fabric exercise in process.

Here is the finished patterned fabric exercise. This is another project that I taught in my classes at UVA.

Here is the finished patterned fabric exercise. This is another project that I taught in my classes at UVA.

Another scenic art class project. This time we see aged wood vs. finished wood.

Another scenic art class project. This time we see aged wood vs. finished wood.

Portrait work. This is a commissioned painting of James Beard that I did in sepia tones.

Portrait work. This is a commissioned painting of James Beard that I did in sepia tones.

Portrait work. This is a commissioned painting of Julia Child that I did in sepia tones.

Portrait work. This is a commissioned painting of Julia Child that I did in sepia tones.

Here is a painted wood floor that I did for a production of " Five Women Wearing the Same Dress" at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Here is a painted wood floor that I did for a production of " Five Women Wearing the Same Dress" at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

These are some stained glass windows that I create using caulk strips for the leading, and then a mixture of gel medium and concentrated water colors.

These are some stained glass windows that I create using caulk strips for the leading, and then a mixture of gel medium and concentrated water colors.

Here are the finished stained glass panels.

Here are the finished stained glass panels.

This was a set piece that I painted for a local Chicago high school production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". I only had a couple hours to do this one, but it was certainly fun and colorful.

This was a set piece that I painted for a local Chicago high school production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". I only had a couple hours to do this one, but it was certainly fun and colorful.