"Two Brothers"

Ink and watercolor on hosho - 9.5x12

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These two palm trees grow on a small hammock in the saltmarsh not far from where I live, and they are a frequent subject in my paintings. This painting is black ink and watercolor on hosho paper.

This painting was completed on May 07, 2011.

Sea Oats - Ink on paper

Ink on Paper, 12x18

I've been so busy with my grandsons, John and Nathan, that I have not been able to finish anything.  Out of desperation, I went to my "studio" last night while they were watching a movie and worked out several ink sketches on student-grade rice paper.

This Sea Oat sketch was the best of the lot - in fact I think it turned out well.  It has not been mounted, so this photo shows the wrinkles and ripples of the paper.

Dunes, Talbot Island

Ink & Watercolor on washi; 12x18

I started this painting from sketches and photos last night late. The first step was to do the drawing in ink and finalize the composition.  This morning when the paper was dry, I added the color.

This scene is a view of the dunes that captures the exuberance and organized confusion of nature.

Marsh Pines

Ink on washi; 12x17

Here is a common scene composite of many others.  I needed to complete something for today, and I'm pleased with this one.

Odd Fellows

Ink on kozo; 9.5x12

This painting was done with ink only - working with different intensities of the ink for effect.  The paper is inexpensive, very absorbent, and sometimes difficult to manage.  As it tries my patience, it forces me to concentrate on the process of applying the brush to the paper.

Two Friends

Ink on hosho; 9.5x12

After a day of running and other obligations, at about 9:30 I was able to get to my studio.  I had to try out some new sumi brushes.  I didn't know how worn out my old ones had gotten.  I like the result, but the lighting was bad, the battery on my camera was giving out, had no flash, picture is not the best....  I'll take a better one in the morning, but I wanted to post something tonight.

Sunday, May 08, 2011 - I took another picture in daylight and replaced the one from last night.  Thus it goes....

Sea oats and Gaillardia

Ink & Watercolor on kozo 12x18

In this painting, I added some splashes of color to indicate the ubiquitous gaillardia among the golden sea oats.

This photo was taken in available light. A better photo will replace it in the morning.

For Amanda & Beth

Ink on kozo paper - 12x18

I spent the morning entertaining two grand neices - Katherine and Lily Platte.  We drew cats and dogs and unicorns and butterflies.  We used charcoal and pencil and water color and lots of paper.  Finally, the girls wanted me to paint something "Florida" with palm trees and grass and flowers for their mother, Amanda, and their sister, Beth.  This is the result.  I must admit there is more love than skill in this painting.

Seaoat Exuberance

Ink on paper - 11x18

I love the abstract intertwining of the seaoats and the sense of freshness they present. This quick painting is an expression of exuberance after a day crowded with other tasks.  At the end of the day, I ground some ink, tore a piece of paper to size, and expressed my satisfaction with the events of the day.

Path Beside the Water

Ink and Watercolor on paper: 12x18
I had a few minutes late this evening, and I got out some old washi paper.  I wanted to see how it took the ink and color.  This is the experiment and expression.  Perhaps the last few days are expressed in the path over the bridge, up the stairs, and into the unseen distance.

Sea Oats

Ink on kozo - 5.5x16

This is a line study of sea oats.  They grow sparsely and their heads wave in the breezes.

I have thought about doing this or something like it all day, but interruptions and distractions....

Daily Study - Pine Branches

Ink on paper - 18x12

The strenghth of the old pine dominates this painting. The old pine shows strength and anticipation, not anger or defiance.


I did this study late last night. I didn't want a day to get by without doing something.  I think it turned out well.

Green Candles II

Ink & Watercolor on kozo - 12x18



This was a day filled with distractions, but I managed to work this sketch in late in the afternoon.  I wanted to show the tree trunk as foundation and project the branch into the foreground.  I think it works.

Pine Study 05 - ink on paper 18x12

In this study, I added a pine cone - something I haven't done for years.  It's like renewing old friendships.

The color balance on this photo is a little too blue/green.  There is a storm coming and the light was not good.  I'll retake this later if it seems appropriate.

Pine Study

Ink and Watercolor on Kozo - 18x12

Late day study using old paper and old brushes.  Study done quickly using both "wet" and "dry" strokes. The photo was updated 3/30/2011 - taken in better light.

Palm Study III, IV

Palm Study IV
Ink and Watercolor of Hosho, 9.5x12
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Palm Study III

Ink and Watercolor on Hosho - 9.5x12

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I added color to an ink study of two palm trees and the scrub cedars on the marsh. Study was done quickly for effect not detail. I like the effect, so I signed and dated the pieces.

Palms on the Marsh II

Ink on Hosho - 12x9.5

This sketch / impression is of a grove of palm trees and scrub cedar that can be seen in the distance from the service road beneath the Beach Boulevard ICW bridge. The stateliness and solidarity of these palms was what attracted my attention.

Palm Hammock Study

Sepia Ink on Sumi Paper 18x12

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I did another quick study of palm trees from near our house on the salt marsh. Image is with sepia acrylic ink on sumi paper.

I have signed this piece, which means I think it's good enough to hang.

Palm Tree Study

Ink on Sumi Paper - 11x16

Here is a quick study using India ink on Sumi paper. I usually put these aside, but I like the form and presentation of this one.