“Dimming of the Day”
I just completed this painting which represents the coast range of California near Cambria. The view is looking south to Morro Bay. Both Chris and I are pleased with the way it turned out. The challenge with the presentation of … Continued
The Tiffany Cypress
I painted this piece about 7 years ago but, upon reviewing it recently, decided it needed a more theatrical lighting effect. Specifically, I wanted warm light emanating from behind the cypress tree, creating a stained glass lamp warmth and beauty. … Continued
“Shapes and Colors”
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
River Dreams
Here is my latest painting and frame. Chris and I worked together on this frame. It’s based on a design from a master wood worker from Seattle. It was not easy squaring it up and the finish details took quite … Continued
Reliving a great October memory
I sketched this on location at a remote creek during an October backpacking trip. Painting this in the studio was a great way to relive the experience. Fantastic weather, great fishing and the most wonderful solitude for creating art. A … Continued
My latest small painting….
Here is my latest small painting. It is derived from my experiences far in the backcountry of the central Sierras here in California. This was sketched on a calm evening the night before the wind went crazy and set fire … Continued
My Latest Large Painting
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
I just finished this piece. I sketched it outdoors at the creek in the “backyard” and then painted it in the studio. It’s actually much looser than it looks, and was very fun to paint. There is so … Continued
River Life
This new painting is titled “River Life”. It means two things in this case. One, life on the river in spring, especially during the American shad fishing season is way beyond beautiful, and so much fun. Also, the … Continued
A New Painting of a Favorite River
This painting is new as of February 4th 2023. It represents the beautiful Klamath River and is available at Christopher Queen Galleries in Duncans Mills, CA (707)865-1318. It is 2 feet tall by... READ MORE
“Trees of the Western Wind”
Here is another painting depicting a favorite subject, Monterey cypress trees, and inspired by a favorite painter, Arthur Matthews. This painting now resides in a beautiful craftsman home in San Francisco. READ MORE
A New Piece, Painted From Fond Memories
This new painting, which is no longer available, was based on many memories. It was inspired by experiences exploring the rivers and creeks surrounding my home and studio in far northern California, where... READ MORE
“The Hills of Serenity”
This is the only painting on my website currently available, as of December 15, 2022. A favorite subject framed in beautiful quartersawn oak and American black walnut. It is exhibited at Christopher Queen... READ MORE
A Tribute to Arthur Matthews
Here is a recent piece honoring a favorite painter from the early part of the last century. He was prominent during the early craftsman period in San Francisco as an instructor, painter, woodworker... READ MORE
Morning Light on the River
This new work is titled “Heron Flight”. It is painted largely from memory. I enjoy obsessing over a specific subject matter, in this case river scenes, to the point that I can imagine... READ MORE
Above the Central Coast of California
In this new piece, my goal was to imagine a painting in a very old California coastal lodge built from redwood and lit dimly with candlelight. This is old California. But those last... READ MORE
My Latest Larger Work
Here is my latest piece, inspired largely by our daily dog walks in the forest behind our house. Chris framed this piece is American black walnut and maple with Kokomo stained glass accents.... READ MORE