The beautiful hillsides of Marin County, California, provided the initial inspiration for my first paintings. While I am now branching out and exploring other kinds of imagery, the Marin hills remain one of my favorite subjects.
Trees are another favorite. They provide an environment in which many creatures, including people, can enjoy a living shelter and a sense of safety. When I paint trees, I try to represent that environment -- that place where we remember our simple, yet deep feelings that connect us to the beauty and mystery that is right next to us.
12x12 - acrylic on canvas
30x24 - acrylic on canvas
30x40 - acrylic on canvas
16x20 - acrylic on canvas
36x36 - acrylic on canvas
*Honorable Mention: 2017 Marin County Fair
16x40 - acrylic on canvas
16x40 - acrylic on canvas
16x40 - acrylic on canvas
*Award of Merit: 2018 Napa Town & Country State Fair
20x24 - acrylic on canvas
11x14 - acrylic on canvas
16x20 - acrylic on canvas
16x20 - acrylic on canvas
18x24 - acrylic on canvas
24x36 - acrylic on canvas
*Special Award: 2018 Napa Town & Country State Fair
20"x30" acrylic on canvas
30x24 - acrylic on canvas
12x30 - acrylic on canvas
15x30 - acrylic on canvas (Original SOLD)
*Awarded Second Place: 2016 Marin County Fair
*Awarded Third Place: 2016 Fall Juried Exhibition - Falkirk Cultural Center
12x30 - acrylic on canvas - (Original SOLD)
12x30 - acrylic on canvas - (Original SOLD)
based on the photograph by Ed Okeeffe: Autumn Tree in the Lake District
16x20 - acrylic on canvas - (Original SOLD)
36x48 - acrylic on canvas (Original SOLD)
24x18 - acrylic on canvas
9x12 - acrylic on canvas (original SOLD)
9x12 - acrylic on paper
24x18 - acrylic on canvas
16x20 - acrylic on canvas
18x24 - acrylic on canvas
Recently, I've been trying my hand at a more painterly/expressive style. It's been both challenging and fun. I like the results I've produced, and I expect to have more of these to show in the near future. Thanks for looking!
24x36 - acrylic on canvas
30x40 - acrylic on canvas
24x30 - acrylic on canvas
16x20 - acrylic on canvas (Original SOLD)
20x30 - acrylic on canvas
20x24 - acrylic on canvas
16x20 - acrylic on canvas (Original SOLD)
16x20 - acrylic on canvas
24x30 - acrylic on canvas
22x30 - acrylic on canvas
Birds. Ubiquitous to life on earth, they provide the melody, harmony, and rhythm of the air.
My bird paintings are part of an ever-growing collection. I combine both watercolor and acrylic paints to create realistic birds and other creatures in an environment that feels both abstract and natural.
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper - (Original SOLD)
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper - (Original SOLD)
9x12 - watercolor & acrylic on paper
*Awarded Honorable Mention - 2016 Falkirk Spring Art Exhibit
12x12 - acrylic on canvas
12x12 - acrylic on canvas
12x12 - acrylic on canvas
12x12 - acrylic on canvas
12x12 - acrylic on canvas
8x10 - watercolor & acrylic on paper
20x30 - acrylic on canvas
20x30 - acrylic on canvas (original SOLD)
20x30 - acrylic on canvas (original SOLD)
24x30 - acrylic on canvas
