Paintings Gallery

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Home I and II explore my love of architecture, house plans and before and after photos of interiors. The warm colors represent the embrace of home as a place where we feel safe. The eye is invited to climb through the composition much as we wander amongst buildings or through our own dwellings.

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Home I and II explore my love of architecture, house plans and before and after photos of interiors. The warm colors represent the embrace of home as a place where we feel safe. The eye is invited to climb through the composition much as we wander amongst buildings or through our own dwellings.

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

A trip to Yellowstone and closer to home, the mountains of North Carolina, inspire Canyon. The geological forces of geysers, waterfalls and roaring rivers leave an impression of awe. From dark canyons and river beds one can hike to dizzying heights with the sound of water ever present. The rock faces of mountains come in astonishing arrays of color and shapes and I am constantly reaching down to pick up a small rock to hold in my hand for a time as part of my memory of a place.

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

In Ocean Spray it is the impact of water against rock and wind against water that inform the marks on the canvas. The whip of a wave in heavy wind creates its own little band of weather made of mist and spray. Our eyes are drawn to these fleeting but compelling events. The drama of a wave being broken by the jagged edge of land is something we can watch over and over again. How high will the spray go above the top of the cliff, how much further will the surf push its way amongst the rocks?

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

A trip to Yellowstone and closer to home, the mountains of North Carolina, inspire Mist Rising. The geological forces of geysers, waterfalls and roaring rivers leave an impression of awe. From dark canyons and river beds one can hike to dizzying heights with the sound of water ever present. The rock faces of mountains come in astonishing arrays of color and shapes and I am constantly reaching down to pick up a small rock to hold in my hand for a time as part of my memory of a place.

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Rock Slide shows a favorite memory of sliding down smooth rocks in a rushing stream. The Appalachian Mountains feature these places where a slide off of rock lands one in a chilly pool of deep water for a refreshing dip on hot summer days. A climb along the warm bank is preparation for another cold plunge.

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

In Surf it is the impact of water against rock and wind against water that inform the marks on the canvas. The whip of a wave in heavy wind creates its own little band of weather made of mist and spray. Our eyes are drawn to these fleeting but compelling events. The drama of a wave being broken by the jagged edge of land is something we can watch over and over again. How high will the spray go above the top of the cliff, how much further will the surf push its way amongst the rocks?

Tempest I, 36 x 30 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Tempest I and II show the dance of air and water. I can feel the wind whip the hair across my face. Being outside on a beach or in a boat in a storm can be harrowing and dangerous but also awe-inspiring and unforgettable. The sea and air often take on a greenish tint and the dark clouds are echoed in the water.

36 x 30 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Tempest I and II show the dance of air and water. I can feel the wind whip the hair across my face. Being outside on a beach or in a boat in a storm can be harrowing and dangerous but also awe-inspiring and unforgettable. The sea and air often take on a greenish tint and the dark clouds are echoed in the water.

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

In Heavy Seas I and II the subtle mix of neutral colors acts as a counterpoint to the drama of the subject. At first glance perhaps things look balanced and serene; the even march of black areas, the organic patches of ochre at the top and the careful divisions of grays through the center. But look again and the suggestion of a boat may become apparent. Suddenly the black shapes can become rocks threatening the boat. The yellow ochre is a menacing cloud mass and the gray-blues become the color of the sea on a stormy day. Patches of light in the top and lower portions of the paintings offer an idea that the weather will change, the sea will calm and the boat will slip away from danger.

36 x 24 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

In Heavy Seas I and II the subtle mix of neutral colors acts as a counterpoint to the drama of the subject. At first glance perhaps things look balanced and serene; the even march of black areas, the organic patches of ochre at the top and the careful divisions of grays through the center. But look again and the suggestion of a boat may become apparent. Suddenly the black shapes can become rocks threatening the boat. The yellow ochre is a menacing cloud mass and the gray-blues become the color of the sea on a stormy day. Patches of light in the top and lower portions of the paintings offer an idea that the weather will change, the sea will calm and the boat will slip away from danger.

60 x 48 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

In Canyon Sunrise we see cool, dark shadows on the left, echoed by the deep blue of the sky. The rock face presents a formidable wall before us but we can begin to pick out paths upward from the grassy plateau at the bottom of the painting. Another patch of green near the horizon promises a resting place after our exertions. We sense that the dark shadows will shift throwing different areas into shadow as the day progresses. Like life, our climb will feature gentle walks broken by patches of extreme challenge and exertion.

30 x 30 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Some days have such beautiful skies, lush fields and colorful blossoms that I call them “good to be alive” days. Blue Sky shows late summer as fields are beginning to turn gold and the Zinnias and Sunflowers and other late showy blooms are in their glory. There is the promise of a good harvest, fair weather and abundance. The flowers seem animated as they reach out to greet one another.

84 x 60 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Summer is a large painting about being enveloped by the warmth of long sunshine-filled days. The dark rocks stand out against fields shimmering in the heat and a cool, dark pond beckons. The light is bright, even blinding, and trees and flowers stand still soaking up the rays of the sun. In the sky wisps of clouds float upward.

48 × 36 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Shadow of The Mountain uses triangles, rectangles and circles to depict a dramatic sunrise or perhaps sunset with deep shadows cast by the mountains. The farm buildings in the distance catch the light and the fields have orchards, varied crops and flowers. The vivid colors bring a sense of joy and celebration to the scene and reference the Nabi, French painters whose bold simplified style acted as a bridge from Impressionism to to Modernism. They included Pierre Bonnard and Edouard Vuillard who believed that art was a synthesis of symbols and metaphors created by the artist.

48 x 36 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Paris Balcony I and II are variations of the same theme. The spirals of balcony railings, a riff on Matisse paintings from the south of France, overhang suggested gardens with gravel paths and flower beds. Trees in bloom and scattered leaves add more gentle color to the landscape.  This is la vie en rose with its promise of finding true love.

72 x 48 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

View II is a study in reflected light. The landscape shimmers in watery silver and gold stretching far into the distance. Staccato marks denote plant forms punctuating the cools washes of the fields. This is a grand vista inviting us to take our time as we move through the painting.

36 x 30 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Paris Walk: Paris is a city of parks, small and large and trees line streets and parts of the river. Courtyards are private gardens where cars share space with ancient trees and pots of flowers. All of this is referenced in this painting that imagines us strolling in the gray-blue twilight in search of a tiny restaurant offering oysters and crisp white wine.

48 x 36 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Behind the Chateau: France abounds with beautifully restored Chateaux from Paris to the Dordogne. The hues of rock and plaster walls vary but there is always a garden carefully laid out with great precision.  Vegetation is kept in careful check through pruning, raking and lining the paths with stones or low hedges. Trees overhang benches inviting us to sit with our friends for a moment before we move through the grounds.

72 x 48 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Tide Pools I and II are a joyous celebration of time spent along the coast of Maine. On warm days at low tide the pools of water left stranded amongst rocks leave a warm place for swimming. These paintings show the return of the tide with water slapping against the rocks, filling the cove with water. On fine days the sea is dark and the surf glistens with light as it meets the coastline.

72 x 48 inches, Mixed Media on Canvas

Tide Pools I and II are a joyous celebration of time spent along the coast of Maine. On warm days at low tide the pools of water left stranded amongst rocks leave a warm place for swimming. These paintings show the return of the tide with water slapping against the rocks, filling the cove with water. On fine days the sea is dark and the surf glistens with light as it meets the coastline.