I sketch and paint what I see while hiking, fishing and exploring.
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 4 feet wide, framed. My wife, Chris, … Continued
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.
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 the Sierras meet the Cascades.
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 Galleries in Duncans Mills, CA and is … Continued
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 and frame maker.
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 any variation on the theme to match … Continued
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
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
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
Chris just completed the frame for my latest large work. This piece is 2 and half feet by 5 feet. The frame is American Red Oak, American Walnut, Kokomo Art Glass inlay with copper patinized Tiffany style solder.