Vermont January

Vermont January

18" x 24"

Oil on hardwood Panel

This was a great painting to work on. I loved it, and I was sad when I considered it complete and therefore  it was time to sign and leave it.

Although complete is a relative term, I did make some minor touchups after taking this photograph.

It has lots of little things that are painterly.

And it has unity, partially reached by hiding some red in the dark accents in the woods.

The buildings are warm and for contrast [and unity] the shadows are a cooler value.

This painting and the Winter Woods painting are the same size. However this one seems larger. Winter Woods is closed in with no real sky visible. While this Vermont scene is an open vista with distant woods and clear sky

A few of you may recognize this as based on Jenne Farm.

This has been so pleasurable that I may do a couple more

Winter Woods

Winter Woods

18" x 24"

Oil on hardwood Panel

Snow is one of my favorite subjects to paint. 

Since I'm warm in my heated California studio, I can afford to indulge myself in doing winter painting

Stapleton Kearns does a highly regarding snow camp each year, and while I would love to paint with him offering instruction, the idea of being outside working at an easel for eight hours or more is challenging

I like the unity in this painting. It's something that I have been trying to improve

Trees, like the dominant one on the left, is also something enjoyable

The painting has a bit of mystery, just a hint that by keeping on the left side of the stream, one might be able to circle back behind the small rise

Rebecca and Spencer

Rebecca and Spencer

18" x 24"

Oil on hardwood Panel

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This is the second portrait of the Brocks.

The palette is different which gives it a different feeling. This is much cooler than the first one.

I like the hair effects and highlights.

A most handsome couple

If you are wondering why you don't remember seeing that dress, etc. They are altered from the original for unity.

Summer

Summer

24" x 18"

Oil on Panel

Some children have loads of enthusiasm and joy. They can find interesting and creative things to imagine and enjoy with very little structure.

This little one is full of great stuff.

She is fun to watch and listen to.

This is a small moment of summer play.