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…
Hillside Garden
I never meant to be a historian. No, I’m all about NOW when I’m painting. I look for the way the light hits the side of a building or…
Spring Haze
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In celebration of the day and of the beautiful warm spring weather in South Carolina, I’ve been thinking about GREEN. Today I’m featuring one of my…
Planning for Summer
In South Carolina we have had record low temperatures, a few snow flakes and lots of rain in the last two weeks. Today it was 70 degrees and sunny. …
Mill Stream
For many of us, the first of the new year is a time of decluttering and organizing. This is especially true for me this year as I have recently retired…
Process or Product?
Do you want to have a garden or to tend a garden? Do you want to buy a painting or to make a painting? Do you like to cook…
Happy, Merry, & Anni
Happy Thanksgiving to you! As we pause to give thanks this week, I want to say that I am grateful that you are a loyal subscriber to my list. I…