"Dinho"

Another successful commission. I had three references for this piece and the quality wasn't that good so it was a little more of a challenge to render. The eye had red eye from the camera so I had to try and get rid of that. Overall it came out fine. Thanks for visiting!

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"Coffin Pond"

A nice plein air piece painted on site in Sugar Hill, NH. This is a place called Coffin Pond. It was very peaceful and sunny with a beautiful view and wonderful colors. Had a very satisfying painting session. Thanks for visiting! :)

"Westbrook Yesterday"

This is the town of Westbrook, Maine from a time long ago. A commission that was quite a challenge! Composed from a snapshot in black and white. Very interesting to tackle this one. I used a bright yellow tone to help simulate the bright light of the sun on the dirt roadway and sidewalks. The old cars were a challenge too. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for visiting! :)

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"High Noon"

I headed up north for this piece. A nice, quiet farm called Muster Field Farm in Sutton, NH. It was a perfect day and this scene was out back behind some buildings. Such a perfect day. This is a two hour study that came out quite well. It's simple, with nice colors and easy on the eyes. Thanks for visiting!

"Wonder Woman"

This is the character Wonder Woman as played by the actress Gal Gadot. I really enjoyed sketching this piece and it seemed to just flow and come out quite easily. I did this over about 5 sessions which was a total of about 8 hours. She is so beautiful and I love the character in the movie. Thanks for visiting!

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"Hollis Library"

Sketched on site in my favorite old lawn chair with my backpack of drawing supplies. I was in a very small town common area which is quite quaint. The sun kept coming in and out so I made the best of it at the end. Thanks for visiting!

"River Scene"

Another scene along the Merrimack river right near my house. Very nice place to visit. Just a few days later there was no beach as we had so much rain. The river is always rising and falling. A quick half hour sketch in vine charcoal. Thanks for visiting!

"Walk with Me"

I really enjoyed this piece and I think it came out quite well. I like the different dark and light values and how the path in the grass pulls you into the scene where the old shed is hidden amongst the trees. This was sketched on one of my favorite properties in Hollis, NH. Thanks for visiting!

"Covered Bridge, Sunny Day"

A very hot day for this one. I was getting boiled alive while sitting in my lawn chair dedicated to rendering this scene! This bridge was rebuilt so it's brand new. I have pics and drawings/paintings of the older one. A nice old covered bridge in a small town. What a treat. Thanks for visiting!

"Hollis Homestead"

This is a beautiful site in Hollis, NH where the city bought this old farm property. I go here often as there are a few buildings being swallowed up by nature and they look so natural. The property is so nice and varied. I love sketching there. This piece came together well with subtle shadows and plenty of variety. Thanks for visiting!

"Mine Falls Reflections"

Another plein air piece (sketched on site). I put a little more detail than I usually do as there were many elements man made. But there are some loose spots as well. Very hot that day and clear and sunny. Very rewarding session! Thanks for visiting!

"Restful Place"

Another scene on an abandoned farm of a friend of mine. They have since sold the property. There are endless possibilities for motifs at this place. No one is usually around either. I particularly like the bush to the left of the building. I like the colors and values. The background trees aren't bad either. Needs some minor touch ups. Thanks for visiting!

"Across the Field"

I pushed the color on this one and had some fun. I stood out in this field on a kind of road through the grass. I like the tree a lot but I need to shrink the house a bit, fix the 'road' leading to it and work on the background a little more. Anyway, it was a fun experience. Thanks for visiting!

"Behind the Shed"

It was a hot and muggy day when I set up in back of this shed. The sun was in and out so it was mostly high overcast. I pushed the color on this one. Needs more work. Thanks for visiting!

"Off in the Distance"

This is known as the Heritage Trail and it goes all through New England. This small section is along the Merrimack river in Bedford, NH. The middle section of the drawing looks like a stream but is actually a walking path. Didn't notice while I was sketching it! Thanks for visiting!

"Church in the Distance"

I sat along the Nashua river in the downtown area of Nashua, NH and sketched this piece on a beautiful early summer day. It's a little busy but the church looks pretty good in the distance. Thanks for visiting!

"River's Edge"

I joined a few people in Lambert Park in Hooksett, NH for a painting expedition. This is my piece. Was fun painting it and I enjoyed the whole experience. It was quite hot and humid. It was high overcast but the sun tried coming out later with some blue sky and it got really hot then. May need some touchups. Thanks for visiting!

"Long Summer Day"

This is along a stream just off a main street in Jackson, NH. It was an unbelievable day and I enjoyed the experience even though I was very fatigued. A nice colorful scene with a natural opening to look into the distance. Probably will touch it up a bit. Thanks for visiting!

"Spring Sunshine"

I was out in the country in Hollis, NH on a beautiful Spring day. I found this quaint scene bathed in sunshine. I painted this on site (plein air) and finished up in the studio. A very peaceful place. Thanks for visiting!

"Back on Track"

A quick sketch of a scene not far from my home. I set my chair right along the railroad tracks and proceeded to sketch. Next thing I know a couple of dogs come right up to me wagging their tails and vociferously sniffing my sketch pad! The dog owners apologized right away but I told them I didn't mind because I love dogs. It was the first sketch of the season for me. I worked on it for about an hour or so. A good start to the outdoor sketching season. It was an unusually hot and sunny day - first of the year. Spring is here! Thanks for visiting!

"Self Portrait 2017"

Another self portrait. Seems like I'm always one year behind! For some reason this one came together fairly quickly. Thanks for visiting!

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"Zach"

Another commission finished. Had some trouble near the beginning of this one. Some things were too far off and it required quite a bit of fixing. I am happy with the result. Thanks for visiting!

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"Railroad Trestle in February"

We had an unusually warm day here in NH in February today, 76 degrees, so I decided to go out and do a quick sketch and enjoy the nice day. I have drawn this motif before because it's close to my house and it's a beautiful area. I thoroughly enjoyed the session. Thanks for visiting!

"Matthew"

Another commission finished.  Charcoal on bristol vellum. This one had tough values because it was from a studio picture with multiple light sources. Very subtle changes all over. It turned out quite well. Thanks for visiting!

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"Island Near The Shore"

A plein air piece along a highway leading to Millinocket, ME. I spotted this area as I was driving around looking for a motif. I came prepared the next morning all ready to paint and the weather was beautiful! The traffic was a bit daunting whizzing by at 65 mph but I persisted. A little touch up work in the studio and the piece was completed. I added the boats from Monet paintings to give it more interest. Thanks for visiting!

"Jessica"

A recent commission I finished. The original picture had the girl wearing braces but they didn't want those drawn of course so I created a nicer smile. It's always a little trickier doing portraits where everything is lighter because I'm drawing on white paper. The blonde hair has to be darkened a bit to have contrast so you can see it. Anyway, I'm pleased with the result. Thanks for visiting!

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"Old Dana Warp Mill"

This is a commission I did for a family member. It is an old historic mill in Westbrook ME. I really enjoyed pushing the color a bit and rendering all the water areas and the rocks. The buildings add a nice backdrop which led to the bridge in the background and then to the colored pylon to the left that brings you right back to the  turbulent water. Thanks for visiting!

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