Lighthouse at Folly Beach

Here's a scene from down in Folly Beach, SC. This was done from a dock overlooking the marsh, with a nice view of the lighthouse in the distance. The marsh grasses are always fun to paint, as they come in so many different colors.

Hot Coffee

Here's a fun little painting I did from a simple cup of coffee. I often go over to the local cafe to get a cup of joe, and one day it seemed to inspire me. This is a small piece on paper with deckled edges.

Spring Bloom

Here is a small painting I did of a cherry tree in bloom. Everything is exploding with color right now in Asheville, and it is very inspiring to paint.

Little Pumpkin

Here is a small painting of a mini pumpkin from last fall. The format for this is the same as the bug series. It's oil on paper, with a single subject, no clutter. Sometimes I do a painting like this as an exercise in simplicity. There is something about the plain white background and a simple object that is easy on the eyes.

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.

Big Ship

This is an oil painting of a huge ship parked in the mighty Mississippi in New Orleans. I was attracted to the sheer size of it, but wanted to represent the scale, so I only painted the bow. Had I included the entire thing, it would have been a radically different effect. I also love the graceful curve of the bow, and the massive anchor chains. When I lived in Savannah, I was forever impressed by the ships that would come up the river, sometimes with the deck being at eye level, depending on the vantage point. I always found it somewhat surreal.

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.