James Island Marsh
This small painting was an early morning view from the fishing dock at James Island County Park. The tide was high so there was quite a bit of water showing…
James Island Morning
Last weekend, the plain air painting group traveled to James Island County Park near Charleston, SC. This small piece was painted early Saturday morning from the fishing dock looking back…
Rough Ground
The landscape and artistic history of northern New Mexico are dominated by Pedernal, the mountain that was a favorite of Georgia O'Keeffe. But walking the paths of Ghost Ranch, I…
Chamisa along the Fence Line
In autumn in New Mexico, the chamisa along the roadside glows against the dark blue of the mountains.
Lone Piñon
The dusty ochre colors of the New Mexico landscape form a dramatic background for the sculptural shape of the old piñon tree. For this painting, I experimented with using a black gesso…
Behind the Lodge
After painting several low country South Carolina scenes recently, I wanted a change from flat marshes and palmetto trees, so I decided to paint one of my other favorite places. This…
Marsh Edge
This painting is another in my series of low country marsh scenes. I had a lot of fun covering up an old painting that never quite worked. Tiny bits of…
Noontide
This small painting is part of my recent series of low country marsh scenes. Midday light produces strong contrasts between shadows below the trees and sunlit grasses.
Marsh Sunset
Isn't it amazing how we find inspiration from disparate places? This painting was based on a twilight photograph from one on my low country trips. Aside from a faint pink in…
Bugville Afternoon
Ft. McAllister State Park (aka "Bugville") is a favorite painting spot for our plain air group. Wild palmettos in many sizes surround the salt marshes and cast interesting shadows. The…