Nature

Falling Leaf, Oil, 16 x 12, 2015

Fallen, Oil, 12 x 12, 2015

When discarding old books from our library collection I came across several illustrations of falling leaves. These inspired me to paint an image of motion and stillness. Working on these paintings made me realize that the reason I often over-paint is that I do not perceive landscapes as still shots
—they are constantly changing over time.

Blue Heron, Oil, 12 x 6, 2015

Shellbank Creek is full of wetlands creatures including many blue herons. The light was just right for an intense reflection surrounded by blue.

Camouflage, Oil, 12 x 9, 2015

Camouflage was created for the From Camera to Brush show at the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center. The painting was an interpretation of a photograph by Sally Lewis titled Heliconias.

Bluebirds, Oil, 5 x 7, 2012, Donated

Bluebirds are some of my favorite birds because of their striking blue feathers and soft pink underbellies. I painted this small piece for a This Century Art Gallery fundraiser.

Orange Butterfly, Oil, 5 x 7, 2011

I loved the warm colors of the orange butterfly on the yellow flower. This was based on a photo I took in West Virginia. I have been trying to identify the species—unsuccessfully.

Water Lilies, Oil, 9 x 12, 2011

These beautiful red water lilies were in bloom in central Maine. This is an homage to Monet, and my first foray into using oil paints.

Mindy, Watercolor, 10 x 8, 2010, Gift

My sister lives in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. For many years her family lived in a rustic log cabin. Mindy was her Belgian workhorse. She was huge, strong, and gentle—a quiet presence.

Golden Field, Watercolor, 5 x 7, 2009

The mountains of West Virginia are remote and beautiful. Silent, except for the sounds of nature and the wind.

Tony, Oil, 14 x 11, 2012

I’ve always had a soft spot for tigers. They are fierce and beautiful and their stripes are entrancing. This image is based on a public domain photo I found on Wikimedia Commons.

Swallowtail, Oil, 7 x 5, 2011

I painted these small works for an exhibit of small works at This Century Art Gallery. I was just starting to use oil paint and was experimenting with the medium and with visual perspective.

Ouray Yaks, Watercolor, 10 x 8, 2009

Ouray, Colorado, is in a valley in the southwestern Colorado mountains. It is peaceful and secluded, perhaps because it is a long journey to get there. There we found hot springs and yaks—and a misty double rainbow at sunset. It was magical.

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