Return To The Park
After a long hiatus I have come back to visit the park. Immediately, I am reminded of its allure and hear an inner voice scolding me for my lengthy absence. Life’s responsibilities can get in the way and what brings much delight can soon become a fading memory.
A gentle breeze rustles amongst [...]
Hi Everyone,
I made this small video from my Powell’s Point Park Series I am working on. Hope you enjoy it
Let the tranquility of nature transport you to a realm of peacefulness.
Christmas Wonderment
The scene is set, candles lit and ornaments hung. A Christmas glow envelops all, warming hearts near and far.
Christmas heightens our sense of humanity and stirs a kindness lost in the rush of life. Mere strangers’ nods and smiles are warmly acknowledged; which would otherwise be lost to a sea of preoccupation.
Christmas brings a [...]
Sending Holiday Cheer to everyone!
I hope everyone is getting along well with their Christmas preparations. I’m trying to beat the clock as usual! I have lots to do yet before the 25th. This is always a very busy time of year.
I am presently working on a Christmas still life I set up in my studio. [...]
Inevitable Change
After last night’s rainfall, a cold chill hangs in the air. Dark clouds warn of impending weather disturbances. Mother Nature broods over her unsettled disposition, suggesting that she is not yet finished delivering rain and clouds. A thunderous surf echoes in the distance as it moves rapidly to shore. Peaks and rolling motion become [...]
Special Thanks to all those who followed my process on “Time Framed”. I really enjoyed interacting with you during the painting process. Hope you enjoyed your visits too. Cheers to you all!
Time Framed
After continuous days of showers and thunderstorms the sun decided to make its debut this evening. Golden light drenched the landscape presenting dramatic [...]
After a few inquiries about posting progression shots on my blog I decided to add the stages of an 18×24in. landscape of Powell’s Pt.Park entitled” Time Framed”. You can read my earlier note about the evening I painted the sketch for this piece here.
Plein Air:
All my landscapes begin with a plein air painting study( completed [...]
One Last Bloom
Early summer has begun with a symphony of dramatic blooms. For three years a small peony bush taunted one with the anticipation of expansive blooms. Finally, the day arrived and she joyfully presented an array of large bouncy blooms. Their gentle pink hue made them appear delicate as they swayed happily in summer’s [...]
Final Days
It is a crisp October morning. Mist hangs in the air from last night’s moisture; while sunlight adds drama to the land and sea. I can hear a chorus of Canadian Geese announcing their arrival as they inhabit the space overhead. They arrive in formation moving quickly into the expansive space beyond. A few [...]
I spotted this little pot of begonias in the grocery store one day. They reminded me of warmer days and gardening. In the summer they have been known to add a burst of bright color to any shade garden. Their interesting shaped leaves are an added bonus to their song of color.
Like roses, they boast [...]
