June Morning
In spite of the heat in South Carolina, I was able to do a plein air painting this week by starting early and working in the shade of my back…
We Toil in Shadows
This painting was based on a smaller study that I posted several weeks ago. Doing a small study helps me work out my composition and color scheme, but it's always…
Sandhill Yuccas
These yuccas are growing in the dry shade and sandy soil of Clemson University's REC. I was interested in the way the sun on the mown grass silhouetted the trees…
Sandhill Shadow Web
The shadow pattern on the ground inspired this painting. It's another in my series from Clemson's Sandhill Research and Education Center near my home in central South Carolina. The walking…
Farm Lane
A farm near Lake City, South Carolina inspired this painting. There was an old barn, just about to fall down, and this lane that ended in a field. I'm not sure…
Water Lily Series III
Standing in front of a big red canvas this week, intending to start another water lily painting, I was excited and nervous. I enjoy the physicality of working on a…
Water Lily Series II
For this painting in my water lily series, I have exaggerated the horizontal aspect by combining three canvases into a triptych. I've also increased the contrast by adding more dark…
Water Lily Series
Continuing my series of water lily paintings, I'm experimenting with similar compositions in different sizes and formats. This is a large piece, 30 inches high by 40 inches wide. This…
Lily Trio
Lily Trio is another in my series of water lily paintings. It was designed to be a companion piece to Lily Duo in last week's post. Wouldn't these pieces…
Lily Duo
The waterlilies at Sandhill Research and Education Center are a favorite subject that I have painted many times. The round shapes of the leaves and the ripples in the water…