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, $685
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, $480
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, $280
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, $530
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, $220
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, $505
Driving into Powder Mills Park in the fall brings to mind Robert Frost's poem.
While visiting friends in the Moaka Valley, New Zealand, we caught these fisherman practicing for the New Zealand Fly fishing competition.