"Reflections #4"

This is another in the pond series I completed. This one has more of a blue/green theme. Just having fun with color and shapes. Thanks for visiting!

"Reflections #2"

Another in a series I painted on this theme. I attempted to change colors, the sky, shapes, etc. but it still looks very similar to the first one I painted. So the next few I made sure to make them quite different! Having fun! Thanks for visiting!

"Reflections #1"

I painted a series of pictures on this theme giving myself freedom to change colors as I wanted and adjust shapes, etc. as I explored this freedom. My goal was to finish each picture 'alla prima' which means at the first attempt or all in one session. For the most part I succeeded. I have more coming soon, stay tuned! Thanks for visiting!

"Still Waters"

This is from a series based on Psalm 23… "He leadeth me beside the still waters". I wanted to evoke that time at dusk when everything is quiet, still and peaceful. The colors just add more beauty to the whole experience. It was tricky getting the values in this backlit scene to not look black and to allow some detail but not too noticeable - everything should be vague. Thanks for visiting!

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"By the Old Shed"

I found this nice little area out in the countryside of New Hampshire. It looks like from time gone by. I love the overgrowth that comes late in the summer season. I challenged myself to paint this scene with only three cool colors, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre, and of course titanium white. What do you think? Thanks for visiting!

"Cardinal"

A nice portrait of a beautiful cardinal. I get them around my house all the time. I enjoyed using a lot of pure color in rendering the bird. I hope you like it. Thanks for visiting!

"Last Day in June"

The final plein air piece.

The actual scene.

A short video.

Went out today to paint a small piece en plein air on the last day of June this year. It was a beautiful, sunny day and I was at one of my favorite places - the Heritage Trail in Bedford, NH! The sketch will need some minor work in the studio with edges and color/value adjustments, but it's mostly finished. Thanks for visiting! 

"Summer Sunshine"

One of my favorite spots to paint. Had a lot of fun with this one. The scene is deceiving as I don't have a figure in there for reference. The trees are quite large and there is a drop off to the right that leads to the Merrimack River - quite a nice view. I hope you enjoy this piece! Thanks for visiting!

"Dwell in the Lord's House"

From a  series based on Psalm 23… "And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." I'll let the painting speak for itself. Thanks for visiting!

"Thy Staff Comforts Me"

From a series based on Psalm 23… "Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me". I really like the colorful display in this piece. The reds and greens compliment each other well. I felt the resting staff against the tree brought a sense of comfort. Thanks for visiting!

"He Restoreth My Soul"

From a series based on Psalm 23… "He restoreth my soul". I felt the bible and rosary beads were appropriate symbols for restoring the soul. Thanks for visiting!

"I Will Fear No Evil"

This is from a series based on Psalm 23… "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." I really tried to make the candle glow. The colors represent days gone by with the parchment yellow and the victorian burgundy. Thanks for visiting!

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"May"

This is an iconic place in Hollis, NH. It is known as the old ice house. It's been reconstructed as a replica of the original. There was also a barn, shed and large house. They've rebuilt the barn (not in view). There used to be apple trees to the right but they are gone - now it's just one big field. This was started plein air with touch ups in the studio. It's a wonderful area. I painted this in early May. Thanks for visiting!