Painting Makeover, Part 3
The large painting that I'm reworking is taking shape better than I had hoped. It now feels like a cold inland sea, whipped into a frenzy by an Autumn gale.…
Painting Makeover, Part 2
Forgive me for taking so long to share my makeover progress. My youngest son just graduated from high school. The last several days have been busy, surreal, emotional, and exhausting!…
Older Painting Makeover, Part 1
Every now and then, I do a painting that I love. At least, I loved it at the time. "Lake Superior Surging Against a Break Wall" 2016 Before the makeover…
About this Painting: Above Frijoles Canyon
Let me tell you about this painting I recently finished. This dizzying view is looking down Frijoles Canyon onto Tyuonyi Pueblo, in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. This is one…
Best in Show
Well, I didn't expect THAT to happen. Let me start at the beginning. The Lake Superior Art Association (LSAA) usually holds their Annual Members' Show in the summer. We all know…
The Triumphs and Trials of Painting Outside
I’ve been thinking about plein air painting. It's winter, and that means bitter cold. I'm longing for warm days, bright sunshine, and green hills. I want to get outside and paint! Besides…
Why Small Paintings are a Great Idea
Let's talk about small paintings. I mean around 5" x 7". Just a little bit bigger than a postcard. First, I'll tell you why I like to make them. Then…
Friends
"Friends"20189X12 Oil on CanvasThis pet portrait was commissioned by a client and friend of mine. It was a Christmas gift to a dear friend of his.He sent me dozens of…
Upper Peninsula of Michigan named Best Destination for Fall Foliage
The Upper Peninsula was voted the winning location in USA Today's 10Best Destinations for Fall Foliage Readers' Choice Awards for 2018.The U.P. beat out 19 other locations to claim the…
Evening Glow from two sketches
Sometimes, you miss a fleeting moment, or it can't be captured during a single plein air session. The painting featured above is a blend of two plein air sketches, crafted into one…