Palmetto Trees
The sabal palmetto is the state tree of South Carolina and gives us the nickname "The Palmetto State". These trees remind me of trips to the South Carolina and Georgia…
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…
Bugville Morning
This is a larger studio painting based on small watercolor paintings and photos from Ft. McAllister State Park in Georgia (aka "Bugville"). I was inspired by the palmettos silhouetted by…
What Do Palms Mean To You?
Palm trees, ocean breeze, salty air, sun kissed hair. That endless summer, take me there. (Unknown) It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it…
Hosanna
I have had a wonderful time this week working in my studio, painting palms and preparing for Open Studios April 21-22. I'll be featuring paintings of tropical palms and…
Palm Painting
This week I’m on vacation from my other job and am having a private “art retreat” in my studio. I wanted to organize my work with a theme for Open…
Hunting Island Path
This small painting is from a wonderful trip to South Carolina's Hunting Island State Park this past weekend. It is painted on rough paper using fluid acrylics in a watercolor…