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, 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, 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, 8 x 16 inch, $290
The Nalgene cycle team is wearing pink this year. The artist thanks them.
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, 10x10, $240
The fog and drizzle over the Tennessee river in Chattanooga inspired my most somber painting yet. I'm not typically drawn to such a cool palette but this scene called for it.
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.
Morgenzon, South Africa
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 Canvas Board, 9 x 12 in, $250
Aerial view of the Genesee Valley Cycling Club G-Tour race.
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.