A Chesapeake View

This painting is called "Chesapeake View" (24 x 36). I started it on site and finished it in the studio. I like the way it turned out with rich color of the season.
Quote: The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. ~ Francis Bacon

Still Life - Celedon Vase with Golden Apples

I love this vase and use it in set ups often. I tried

to capture a mood with this soothing color.

Quote: As you happen to see, it will happen to be. -

Yes, It Can Happen

Blue Skies (Eastern Shore)

Early fall weather allowed for great painting outside. The colors were beautiful and I tried to capture the dramatic skies in my work. (Blue Skies, (8 x 10). 12/6 This painting was juried in to the Yellow Barn Gallery Show. There are over 100 paintings in this show and it runs December 6 - December 15, 2008. This painting sells for $550 through the Yellow Barn Gallery.

Quote: Every good painter paints what he is ~ Jackson Pollock

Golden Pears

Hope your week is getting off to a great start! I am excited to share this week's painting with you "Golden Pears" (8 x 10).

Quote: Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. ~Twyla Tharp

Small Handsome Books

I learned November 7, my small books painting was accepted into the Target Gallery/Torpedo Factory "5 x 5 x 5" show! The show dates are December 11 - January 11 with an artist reception Dec.11 from 6-8pm. The address is 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA. Try to stop by.. I'd love to see you!

Small Handsome Books

Welcome to my painting blog!

This is my first post of a small (5 x 5) painting I recently finished. These handsome old books sit on a shelf in my library and became my subject for an upcoming small works show.

Quote: The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work~ Emile Zora