"Windy July, Sea Oats"

Sumi ink on paper, 9x12

As an exercise, I use sumi ink on "rice" paper. The nature of the ink, brush, and paper force me to discipline my mind while I release my expression and motions.

In July, the sea oats hold their heads high and bend their long stems in unison to the sea breeze.

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.

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.