Freshly framed and ready to go!
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
A life long love of horses
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
American Miniatures at Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, AZ
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
My first blog post highlighting a few new pieces
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
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... READ MORE
“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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE