Birds…
I started my career in art as a wildlife artist with a special focus on birds. My interest in birds went hand in glove with my interest in drawing. On occasion I revisit this early motivation for artistic expression. … Continued
I sketch and paint what I see while hiking, fishing and exploring.
Painting from memory is one of my favorite was to express myself artistically. I like the simplicity of this tiny piece – done completely from memory. Painting with the goal of expressing mood over a refined, technical approach … Continued
Fresh off the easel. I just finished this large painting but I wasn’t sure if it was done. I had a feeling that the missing ingredient might be the frame. It’s unusual in it’s shape and composition and I … Continued
I live on the shores of a beautiful mountain lake in the Northern Sierras. As an avid fly fisher, I spend a lot of time on the lake and love catching smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and, my favorite, in the … Continued
Here is a photo of Gracie, my constant studio companion, hiking buddy, skiing buddy and all around cuddlebug. I love spending time with this girl…….especially on my sketching and painting adventures in the field.
Here are two new pieces I highlighted in a previous post. Here they are shown freshly framed in American Walnut by my wife, Chris. She did an outstanding job, as usual. They’ll debut at Settlers West Gallery on February 11, … Continued
Landscapes, usually with water and often inspired by fly fishing adventures make up the vast majority of my work. However, I am moved to create art by other sources of inspiration as well. Among them, horses, which have been a … Continued
Here are a few brand new pieces that will debut at the Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, Arizona on February 11, 2017. It’s an honor to be included in this show. http://www.settlerswest.com/html/mini.html
I just finished these paintings and my framer, who happens to be my wife, Chris, made these beautiful frames for them. The frames are in the American form of Craftsman Style, specifically influenced by the amazing work of the Greene … Continued