James Island View

Here is a view from a cottage in Charleston where I was recently on a family vacation. It fortunately had a screened porch, where I was able to paint without interference from ferocious mosquitos or brutal sun.

Redbud Display

This spring has been amazing with the show of color. This is a new painting of a redbud tree in a friend's backyard. It was painted en plein air, or on the spot. It just doesn't get much more inspiring than this.

Clingman Cafe Show

I currently have work hanging at the Clingman Cafe in the River Arts District. The cafe is a wonderful venue to showcase work, and my paintings really liven the joint up! The show will be up through the end of March, so stop by and check out my newest painting in pastel, 'Widow Creek Falls', while having a steaming hot latte.

Auto Shop

This scene is right across the street from my studio, and I have been admiring it for years now. I finally painted it in the nick of time, as they have moved out and the building will soon be gone, to make way for a greenway. I am happy to have recorded it in its glory, and will miss all the interesting cars that came through there.

Biltmore Bridge

Here is a painting I did recently on location at the Biltmore Estate. I am really happy with the freshness of it, and the vitality of color. I love working on location, and the Biltmore is a great place to paint outside.

VW buddies

Here is a fun painting of a Volkswagon bug and van. They looked to me like they were hanging out, shootin' the breeze. The shapes and colors were a joy to paint, and it didn't hurt that there were beautiful mountains in the background, either.

Green Barn

Here is a painting of a fantastic green barn I found one day while searching for a suitable place to paint. The sun on it was making the color really pop, and I stayed and painted on site for several hours. I finished the painting in my studio. It is done in oils on a wood panel.

Into the Clouds

This is a scene from Craggy Gardens off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a beautiful spot that is different every time I go. This particular day was pretty spectacular, as the clouds made it feel as if you were floating above them. You can see the parkway snaking its way around the mountains in the background.

Mills River

This is another painting that is in my current show at the Arts Council. It's called "Mills River Swimming Hole". I did most of this painting on location at the North Mills River Rec. area, which is gorgeous. I was actually standing on a rock in the middle of the stream to get this view. A very pleasant place to work! I finished the painting in the studio from reference photos. This painting was previously seen in a group show by the River District Artists, which was also at the Arts Council, in the Front Gallery this past June.
I had a great turnout at my opening reception this past weekend- thanks to everyone who came!