"Dead End, Winter"

I sketched this scene near my home on a cold winter day. It's at the dead end of Moores Crossing Road in Bedford, NH. I liked the way the house stood out from some of the woods and the road leading down with the ranch style fence posts leading to the house. I sat in my car and faced the scene. It was too cold to work outside. It's very sketchy but the house grabs you as it's the focal point and has a bit more detail and careful rendering. As you move about farther away from the house the rendering diminishes as it's not necessary unless one wants to sketch it fully. I don't usually do that. I sketch like I paint - with a composition and a focal point or subject. Thanks for visiting!

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 "Nicholas"

This was a commission for a friend of mine. It was quite a challenge as I was given a few photographs and had to do a composite to get it going right. Would not normally do that but it was a friend so I said I'd try. When I finished and showed it to her she cried. I guess I was successful! Getting the eyes and the glasses were difficult as everything seemed too small. The shirt was tedious to render. After this portrait I now have guidelines and in them I don't do detailed garments unless they want it, then I'd have to charge more. Anyhow, I succeeded with this one and the artist and client were both happy. Thanks for visiting!

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"Peanut"

 This is my great niece that I decided to draw one day. What a challenge! The shapes of babies faces are so different and the hair was so thin and wispy. With lots of care and devotion I was successful in getting a very good likeness I believe. My sis ended up buying it. Thanks for visiting!

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 "Baby Jesus"

When I saw this image I felt I just had to see if I could do a good job on rendering it and do it justice. I think I succeeded. That hardest part was the little face of Jesus. The actual size of the image is about 7 x 5 so it's pretty small. I am very pleased with the drawing overall and I really like the softness in the folds of the garment and the scratchy look of the pile of straw surrounding the baby. Thanks for visiting!

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 "Midday"

This is a scene right along the Merrimack River in Merrimack, NH. Just past the trees is a steep drop-off. It goes down about 50 feet or more to the river which is relatively wide in this area. Not very deep though. I liked the two 'sister' trees on the edge and the colors of the distant trees with the foreground fall grasses. Nice little scene to paint. The sky was blustery and filled with sun and clouds. I hope I captured the sky convincingly. Thanks for visiting!

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 "Midafternoon"

This is a pic of a friend of mine who sent me some Fall pictures one year. It was a beautiful scene so I painted it. She has since bought it. The hardest part for me was the figure. I'm more of a landscape painter but I think I did a decent job. Love the color and the composition. Thanks for visiting!

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"Acadia" 

This is a recognizable place in Acadia National Park. There is such beautiful scenery along the coastline. All natural, all good. There is plenty of light and color in this piece. The dark shadows and bright rocks really show how bright and stark the sunshine was on this beautiful day. Thanks for visiting!

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"Countryside"

A nice path winds through this field that has opened up in the forest. I like the different colors in the verge and sky. This is a very small piece 4 x 6 and I enjoyed bringing life to a vista on such a small format. Thanks for visiting!

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 "Mandy On The Lawn"

This is a black lab I used to own way back when. She was very sweet and fun. I was out training her one day in a sit and wait position and snapped a photo. I loved the color of the grasses so I decided to attempt a portrait in the landscape. I like the looseness of the surrounding area with the detail of the dog. Thanks for visiting!

"The Old Barn"

This is an old barn in Hollis, NH that is somewhat of an icon and the property too. This is a painting of the original barn but it is long gone now and a replica has been built. It was later in the day and I wanted to capture that warm glow in the early evening. Thanks for visiting!

 "Conservation Area Concord"

A sketch done from the parking lot of the Concord Conservation Area in Concord, NH. There was a nice tree sitting right by the stream so I thought I'd sit down and sketch it. Done in pencil although I usually sketch in charcoal but I mix it up once in a while. A loose sketch with minimal detail but just enough to capture the essence of the scene. Thanks for visiting!

 "The Old Ice House"

This is a popular motif in New Hampshire. It's an old ice house that was reproduced and sitting on a farm in Hollis, NH. I sketched this sitting in my car with the AC on because it was so stifling hot outside and I was weak from my current condition. I feel I captured the essence of the scene on this bright and beautiful sunny day. Enjoy!

 "The Other Tree"

This scene is down the road from the town center of New Boston, NH. It's easy access because it's right by the road but it's down below a bit so it's away from the road and the traffic. It's such a nice place and a bucolic scene. I usually favor the tree on the left but this time I favored the tree on the right hence the title 'The Other Tree'. I really enjoy sketching here. I just sit in my lawn chair down by the riverside and sketch away. I was lucky once and saw a black mink in the water. A minute later he had a fish in his mouth. Such a nice way to enjoy nature. Thanks for visiting!

 "Gentle River Flowing"

A beautiful river scene in New Hampshire. I sketched this plein air out in the open. The scene is a little busy but it gives the eye plenty to do. One of my favorite spots to sketch. Thanks for visiting!

 "Eddie"

A portrait of the famous guitarist Eddie Van Halen who tragically died in 2020 of cancer. I think this picture is really a cool shot of him where he looks so much like a rock star. It's a bit haunting and mysterious. Thanks for visiting!

 "Still Standing"

I sat by the river on this cool winter day and sketched this beautiful scene as the river quietly flowed by. I loved the look of the tree all gnarled and weather worn and silhouetted against the sky. The rock added a support mechanism to the tree. The background is loosely sketched with a small tree to the far right as a minor point of interest to move the eye around the piece. Thanks for visiting!

"River Peninsula"

 

I sat by the riverside and sketched this scene not far from my home. It was a beautiful day with a nice breeze and it was very quiet. I love sketching outside like this. I used vine charcoal for this and it is very soft so it's usually not easy to keep a sharp point so I leave it blunt and just keep it loose. Thanks for visiting!

"Sketching while waiting for Tami"

I sat by the riverside and sketched this quaint scene while waiting for someone to visit me soon. It was a peaceful scene and the weather was perfect. The sound of the river and the animals doing their thing made the experience more enchanting. Thanks for visiting!

"Late Summer at the Homestead"

I sketched this while sitting across the street near a popular hiking trail. I had to go back for a second session because I was blocking parking. It was a challenge for this one with all the flora abounding everywhere. I liked the house nestled within it all. Enjoy!

"Milford Stone Church"

A plein air sketch I did while sitting on the side of a busy street. I really liked the shadow patterns and the interesting shapes of the church so that was the reason for wanting to sketch it. Thanks for visiting!