Monday, March 18, 2024

Path in the Pines


Pastel 12x16 on LuxArchival 100

This view of an old path through the pine woods has held my attention for years.  The woods are now a housing development, but the memory is precious to me.  My goal was to use contrasts in values, temperature, and color with hard and soft edges to draw the eye to the unseen distance where the path curves away into the woods.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Winter Waves



Watercolor and Pastel on Arches - 4x6

"Winter Waves" 4x6 watercolor and pastel on Arches. This view of the surf at Vilano Beach was inspired by my photographs and videos after a recent storm. The air was crisp and wind had died, but the waves were spectacular.

Monday, January 15, 2024

Follow the Bird


Ink and Watercolor with Pastel on paper, 6x4

This view of the "quail pines" presents the early morning sunshine as the birds begin to move into the open.

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Cardinal - the Lord Will Provide


Line and Wash, with digital script added.

'Cardinal - the Lord Will Provide" 4x6 ink and wash. I painted this spring cardinal with space at the bottom to add "Trust in the Lord.  He will provide."  Matthew 10:29-31."

Friday, January 12, 2024

Cedars and Muhly Grass

Cedars and Muhly Grass

 Pastel on Sanded Paper, 6x9

This quick exercise that started with a "spontaneous" watercolor, and it evolved into this study of cedar trees and muhly grass on the dunes.  As it progressed, it took a life of its own.  In order to correct weaknesses in the basic composition, I added the path, extended the pink muhly grass and moved the cedar tree to the left and back.  I had to abandon much of the native color to get the values and movement in the painting to work.

Monday, November 13, 2023

Christmas Wreath 01

First Wreath of Christmas

 Watercolor and ink on cotton paper, 4x6

This was my first new work for Christmas.  I started with an ink drawing, added broad washes for the wreath and background, then the watercolor in multiple passes with increasing depth of color.  I finished the painting with a few touches of gouache to deepen the reds and add highlights.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Wind Rising

Wind Rising

Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 4x6

As the autumn storms move in, the dunes fall into darker colors, the wind rises, and the pounding waves drive the birds into the air seeking shelter inland.

Path in the Pines

Pastel 12x16 on LuxArchival 100 This view of an old path through the pine woods has held my attention for years.  The woods are now a housin...