Texas River

I found a reference photo that I took a few years back of a river in Texas, and used it as the basis for a painting. I am working towards a looser, more colorist style. This was tons of fun to paint

Experimenting with Plein Aire landscapes

I have decided to try plein aire painting. Below is a study of a small bridge that I completed onsite in 3 hours. I realize that working onsite means working faster than in the studio, and I wanted the spontaneity and sense of light that comes from this approach.

First snow, Baldwin

I love to paint nature’s changes and the texture of leaves. This is a painting of the view outside my home in Baldwin last fall, just after the first snow. Oil, 16″ X 20″

Sunset Beach Painting

I spent a couple of weeks in Vancouver, and loved it (especially the good coffee and riding the SkyTrain). Here’s a painting based on a few photos I took of one of the beaches there.

 

Sunset Beach, Vancouver  Oil 16 X 20

Calico Cat Portrait

I have a good friend who has a beautiful calico cat. She asked me to paint a portrait. Here’s the result:

“Calico Cat” oil 11 X 14

It looks just like her! My friend is happy with the result.

By the Beach, Ludington

I love the beach in the summertime. This latest painting reflects that love. “By the Beach” oil, 16 X 20.

 

Faith 2

Because I sold my “Faith” painting awhile back, I decided to repaint it, with a slightly different emphasis. Here is Faith 2:

“Faith 2”, oil, 16 X 20, canvas wrap.