My first love is to paint outdoors. However, sometimes inspiration hits when supplies are far, weather is inclement, or a schedule dictates. Working from pictures allows for a different kind of creativity - such as exploring color and light without the pressure of dwindling daylight.
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 24 x 48 inch, $1,100
This morning, I happily traded sleep for the heavy silence of the Adirondack dawn, anchored to the dock with a blanket and a steaming mug.
Oil on Canvas Board, 9 x 12 inch, $300
Found this weed loitering on the sea trail. Honestly, with a view like that, I’d ditch the mountain roads too.
Oil on Canvas Board, 18 x 24 inch, $590
Proof that the lunch crew's commitment is stronger than their circulation. This trail isn't just a path. It's a daily routine, rain or shine.
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 20 x 36 inch, Sold
If I could choose, the cabin would be on East Lake road, to catch the sunset every evening.
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 20 x 20 inch, $560
Tiny mushroom, big canvas, first frost. How one of Alaska's tiniest forest dwellers made it into the limelight.
Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 8 inch, $225
A nod to Monet. These emerging beauties bring a delicate magic to the mysterious depths.
Oil on Canvas Board, 12 x 9 inch, $300
I caught the final sunset while walking home with frozen toes, fully aware the water looks warmer than it actually is.
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 20 x 20 inch, Sold
View from Canandaigua Yacht Club harbor on a lazy summer evening after all of the day's activities quieted down for the evening.
Oil on Canvas Board, 10 x 10 inch, Sold
Just had to paint another New Zealand sheep with their relentless staring contests. Experimented with vibrant alcohol inks which was an exciting process as I had to relinquish control that one doesn't do with oils.
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 24 x 20 inch, Sold
From a plein air painting to a larger studio work. This quiet overlook onto the bay, with its neatly lined up boats was hard to pass up.
Oil on Canvas Board, 8 x 10 in, Sold
Driving into town from our family's farm in a pouring rainstorm near Morgenzon, South Africa.
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 18 x 24 x 1½ in, Sold
Driving into Powder Mills Park in the fall brings to mind Robert Frost's poem.
Oil on Canvas Board, 11 x 14 in, Sold
While visiting friends in the Moaka Valley, New Zealand, we caught these fisherman practicing for the New Zealand Fly fishing competition.