Solstice
On the morning of the 2015 Winter Solstice, the sunrise was spectacular. Pink, yellow, and violet filled the sky around the dark silhouettes of the trees. I took a…
White Cyclamen
The crazy warm weather this week has been a good time to do some yard cleanup. I even thought I'd take a chance and plant some pansies. They may…
Under the Bridge
The Gervais Street Bridge is an iconic symbol of Columbia and a favorite subject for many artists. It's fun to see a group of paintings of the same subject by…
Red Tree
This painting was inspired by the view of the golf course from my window at breakfast on a November morning. The early morning light made the red tree glow in…
It’s a Scraper
You win some; you lose some. Last Saturday I went out to Gilbert (South Carolina) with the plein air group to paint at Price’s Country Store. My goal for the…
Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, Edisto
The road to Edisto Island, South Carolina, tunnels through live oak allées and skims the top of salt marshes. And it passes many historic churches along the way. On a trip…
Cocktail Hour, Edisto
On a trip to Edisto Beach State Park in October, our plein air group checked in late in the after noon and set up to do some quick paintings before dinner. I…
Early Morning Edisto
On a trip to Edisto Beach State Park on the coast of South Carolina in October 2015, our plein air painting group had cabins along the edge of the salt…
Morning on Pitt Street
The Old Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is an old bridge that has been converted to a park and fishing pier. I painted this view of the…
Morning in Five Points
The Five Points area of Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The popular commercial village offers restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It was quiet when the plein…