From the Road, oil on canvas, 18×54
The sloughs of the Columbia river provided this visage from out the window on the southbound freeway. I liked it because there were no people or buildings to clutter an inspiring view looking south from the road.
Love Them Clouds, oil on canvas, 20×30
This is a view looking north in the late fall just before the leaves fall. What I like was the contrast of complementary colors of the purplish sky and the yellowish foreground.
Local Rural Too, oil on canvas, 20×40
"Local Rural Too" is an image with an invitation implied by the road to draw you into the scene and enjoy the environs.
June Grass, oil on canvas, 28×30
Peaceful, sunny spring afternoons have a quality about them that warrant trying to capture in oil paint. "June Grass" was my attempt at trying to render peace in paint.
Hill Pasture, oil on canvas, 20×30
This is merely a hill with trees on it, but there's more there than meets the eye. My aim was to create a feeling of hopefulness for another spring and all it promises in the months to come.
Blue’s Field, oil on canvas, 20×40
This field was lit like it was internally glowing from the effect of a very low angled morning sun. I liked the feel of the warm foreground in front [...]
Autumn Swale, oil on canvas, 24×54 SOLD
I love how gentle undulations of land create swales that hold seasonal waters and invite migrating birds to stop and replenish their energy. This swale was in the central [...]
Vineyard Road, oil on canvas, 20×40
I love early morning light as it first hugs the ground and lights up all the edges--tufts of grass, weeds, trees and other vagaries of the early morning. The [...]
Prospect, oil on canvas, 20×30
Late evening shadows are one of my favorite things to paint in the landscape. I like how the edges illuminate with a myriad of golden lights. Even though there is a consistent light, each color still needs to be mixed and that was the main challenge in painting Gold Trace.
Extra Sheds, oil on panel, 5.5×8.3 SOLD
I was drawn to the serenity and simplicity in this little gem of a scene. It conveys the peace and satisfaction that comes at the end of the day: work’s been done, the yard is mowed, and the low-angled sunset sends a subtle message of hope. Each shed gave off an air of having its own personality, and I attributed that to when they were built and the personality of each builder.