Cottonwood Calm
Bright yellow cottonwood trees light up the Rio Grand valley between Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico in the autumn. This painting reminds me of several trips to that area…
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…
Is a Painting Ever Finished?
This painting was completed several years ago after a trip to New Mexico. It was framed and displayed for sale. This weekend I was taking inventory and evaluating old…
Rio Grande Gorge
Glimpses of the Rio Grande gorge are a defining feature of the drive toward Taos, New Mexico. In autumn the yellow chamisa and fast-moving thunderstorms add drama to…
Fauvism: Part 2
Georges Braque was another French artist who was influenced by Matisse and Derain. He painted in the Fauvist style for a short period before evolving toward cubism. See several examples…
Revival of Fauvism
In the Post Impressionist period of the early 20th century, a group of artists experimented with bold, expressive color and defined brushstrokes. They were influenced by Vincent VanGogh and Paul Gaugin…