This is the first oil painting I’ve completed in eight years. 30×40, oil on paper on birch ply. I have to say, it is nice to hold an actual painting in my hands again.
I hope to have an excuse to do more.
There are a number of detail shots on my website, but this is the largest full image I’ll post on the web.
For your own collection or to be the cover of? Knowing me, I missed the obvious.
Alas, not my own collection. But the client wished to remain anonymous for the moment.
This is a amazing work Todd. Those warm colors that suggest the sunset are so evocative. The composition is awesome too with all this details to look at. Great job 
Thanks, Francesco!
This looks really good. i love the way you use light. does it take you longer with oils or with the pc?
p.s. your detail is exquisite also!
Oh, oils take much longer, or I would never have taken up digital paint.
I love your artwork! I’m not a real artist or anything, but I do some digital stuff :3 I’m doing an art project at school with some of your work. You’re a real inspiration!
I love the work it is beautiful. There is something truly unique about being able to touch the work you are creatingg.
Todd, Your work is always so amazing. The colors and light are so rich. This is one of my favorites of yours! I especially love some of the effects on the wings.
There is a series of pictures taking this painting from beginning to finish on my Facebook Fan Page, if you haven’t already seen them:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150459099633446.391496.26235193445&type=3
Just beautiful! thank you for giving me so much inspiration!
I’ve updated the link to the album on my Facebook page to make the process shots easier to locate…