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.

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.

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."

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.