Up the Pass, oil on canvas, 20×40
Sheer beautiful simplicity was what inspired me to take on this painting. It’s a view looking up as you pass between the hills in Eastern Oregon. Although the roiling [...]
Polo Field, oil on canvas, 16×32
This open view of a well-maintained polo field was remarkably beautiful, especially when seen in the early light of a cold winter's morning. I had to paint it. Getting [...]
Rural Address, oil on canvas, 20×40
I usually take a camera with me when I go for a walk. Even though I’ve walked the same routes almost daily for nearly 20 years, I never know [...]
Hill Shadow, oil on canvas, 28×30
I was inspired by the geometric graphic design quality of this view. The long shadows on the hill seem to hold the ground in place as belies a warmth that wasn’t to be found on that early winter afternoon.
Gorge Autumn, oil on canvas, 11×14
Beautiful views abound in the Columbia River Gorge. I was in the right place at the right time to catch this late fall afternoon looking east through the Gorge. The intense blue color of the distant hills were what attracted me to this waterscape scene
Fog Training, oil on canvas, 20×30
This view had it all: fog, blue skies, transparencies and opacities, green grass, yellow grass, blue grass and a whole view of what it means to be subtle.
Edge to Edge, oil on canvas, 28×30
I was inspired to paint this scene because of its subtle colors and the nostalgic feel it gave me. I purposely look for comparisons of color complements, and I found it in this view of a farm in Oregon. I loved how the golden green of the field contrasted nicely to the red-toned dirt road. The field must have been highly reflective to give it the subtle blue overtone on an otherwise gold green field.
Deep Country, oil on canvas, 28×30
Rural countrysides have a special charm to me. I sensed that a whole lot of work went into removing the hay out of that field. Low-angled morning light threw long shadows along the hedgerows and into the field.
Splayed Shadow, oil on canvas, 20×40
Great views can be just out the door. Splayed Shadow is a scene within walking distance of my studio and is a fine example of using what’s at hand. [...]
William’s Creek, oil on canvas, 66×100
William’s Creek is the signature piece at my June 2019 art show titled Land, Water & Sky at Gallery 903 in the Pearl District in downtown Portland, Oregon. William’s [...]