One sees what comes to mind . . . an abstraction of trees reaching for the heavens and releasing their leaves, or a courageous awakening to look up, breathe deep and e… See more

What seems at first glance to be black is really layers of purple, Phthalo Blue and other dark pigments to gradually build the darkest areas. The lighter grays were also mixed usin… See more

Fancy Featherswas the result of hours of waiting to capture the perfect moment when the flamingo opened his wing and displayed the spectrum of values from light, soft pink to … See more

There is a lot of color and texture in the skin tones of most portraits. Wagner finds when he applies it loosely it appears more realistic and lush. He painted Billwith a full range of col… See more