I sketch and paint stuff I see while hiking, fishing and exploring.
Occasionally I go through periods in which loosening it up is helpful. When doing so, I concentrate on shapes and colors rather than a more photo realistic representation. This actually helps a lot with more interesting color choices in all … Continued
This painting is the latest in a series of long horizontal works depicting the hills I grew up exploring in California. It is 65 inches wide. It is also the most “tonal” of my recent paintings of the California coast … Continued
Here is my latest painting. Finished on May 29th, 2017. Another piece from my Sierra sketchbook from 2016. I can’t wait to get back up to the high country again this year but it will be a late start to … Continued
I just finished this painting a few minutes ago. Dreaming of summer fun in the Sierras, full of backpacking, hiking and plenty of fishing.
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