Every Day, oil on canvas, 26×40 SOLD
Every Day, oil on canvas, 26x40 Even though I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years, I’m still in awe of the natural beauty of the landscape. [...]
Going into Town, oil on canvas, 22×40 SOLD
Going into Town, oil on canvas, 22x40 I painted this view because it is a quintessential image of the West. I originally hail from Michigan, and we always talked [...]
October Friday, oil on canvas, 22×40 SOLD
October Friday, oil on canvas, 22x40 I love this classic fall scene with its perpendicular shadows running the width of the painting. I captured this very early reference scene [...]
Open Barn, oil on canvas, 28×30 SOLD
Open Barn, oil on canvas, 28x30 This painting is all about the graphic design of the parts and pieces of an open dairy barn, all of which were quite [...]
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 SOLD
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 SOLD
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.
Lit Up, oil on panel, 5.5×8.3 SOLD
The arresting composition of this view spoke to me. It had a strong design that was simple and believable even at a small size. The colors and the mood were alive and the strong yellow-white barn was lit up like it was on fire.