“Bollenvelden” - oil, 24”x 36”
This is a picture of the Dutch bulb
fields. This painting is the first in a
series of paintings done from photos
and other research from my trip in
2013 to the Netherlands and London in
the spring. For anyone who has never been to the Netherlands
during bulb season, this is a small attempt at showing some bulb
growing fields behind a small pasture where sheep were grazing.
If only there were a “scratch and sniff” component where the
smell of the hyacinths (the pink and lavender flowers in the field
depicted here) could waft up at you as you viewed the painting. The reds are early tulips and the
yellow and white are narcissus. The sheep and lambs were there in late afternoon light frolicking and
eating grass - totally oblivious to the beauty which surrounds them.
“The White Bridge” -
acrylic, 24” x 18”
This is a more contemporary take on a fairly “standard” subject of
ducks in a pond. The rhythmic, abstract design of the bridge’s
reflection in the water truly takes center stage here. The ducks
who populate the scene (a Wood Duck drake on the foreground
rock and the Mallard hens on the water) obviously add to the
composition but as supporting players. The star here is the black
and white pattern.
“Taking a Dip” - oil, 27” x 15.5”
This painting depicts an American Dipper in its natural watery habitat. The
waterfalls in the painting are actually some of the LeHardy Rapids in
Yellowstone where I have watched and enjoyed these birds bobbing and
“dipping” on numerous occasions. The chance to paint the complex look of
water moving over rocks in a fast moving river was my real challenge in this
oil. (Framed)
“Petal Pushers” - acrylic, 12” x 16”
The water is painted using layers of acrylic gels to create a “faux”
encaustic. The Mallard couple was swimming in a pond at the world
famous Keukenhof Gardens in Holland. These gardens are only
open for a few months every year to showcase bulbs of all types in
acres of gardens. When I was there, cherry trees were at their peak
along with millions of bulbous plants, and the petals were strewn all
over the water, hence the genesis of “petal pushers”. The patterns of
the petals on the multi-hued water as the Mallards drifted along just
begged to be painted.
Unframed
“Gliding Thru Green” - oil, 13.5”x 18.5”
What inspired me to paint this picture was the little Ruddy drake
floating on the surface of the green pond. I think Ruddies have
interesting “personalities” and they are one of my favorite ducks, but it
was the chance to just play with a design simply presenting the classic
red/green complementary colors in an interesting way that really drew
me to paint this. Believe it or not, this is a clear example of how
amazing and complex water and lightplay can be because this painting
is of the same pond as “The White Bridge” shown below, only from a
different angle and time of day.
“No Stone Unturned” - acrylic, 7” x 14”
Because Grizzly Bears are omnivorous (basically
opportunistic eaters enjoying meat, insects, fruit or
whatever is at hand), they spend some of their time
turning over rocks to get at the grubs and other
insects underneath. This painting shows just such
behavior as a young Grizzly is turning over boulders
to get at whatever tasty morsels (merely appetizers
for such a large mammal) are hidden beneath.
“In A Temple Garden” - oil, 32”x 18”
While exploring the Byodo-In Temple on Oahu in Hawaii, I was struck by the
slowly gliding Black Swans and the frantic swirling motion of the Koi as they
shared the same area of pond space—one above and the other underneath.
The challenge was to present these divergent movement styles into a
cohesive, well-designed whole. (Framed)
$5000.00
$650.00
“On the Move” - oil, 14” x 11”
This Gray Wolf is “moving out” as the low light of late afternoon beckons
her into action. Late afternoon through evening and into the night are
when Wolves are the most active and this painting is reflecting the harsh
backlit lighting of that time of day. The bright light creates staccato
patterns over a predominantly dark ground and suggests movement
over the surface while the Wolf “glides” silently below. (Framed)
$1000.00
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The following gallery of pictures shows my original fine art pieces currently for sale. Most of these are custom, done as privately
commissioned items, but occasionally new pieces are available for purchase. Original paintings are done in oil or acrylic on linen
or board and usually involve wildlife or landscapes. They vary in size and complexity, and are unframed unless noted otherwise.
Those framed are framed to museum quality standards, which is included in the cost. Shipping and handling is included in the
price of all originals. Feel free to contact me for a quote on any custom art for your home or business.
“Success!” - oil, 13.5” x 17.5”
The focal point of this painting is really the fallen dead lodgepole
pine with backlight illuminating the remaining clumps of needles
like spots of fire. It is only after spotting the tree that one sees the
Coyote in the foreground. The Coyote seemed a good choice to
bring a duller version of the needle colors to the foreground and
the Mourning Dove that it has in its mouth provides the painting its
title. (Framed)
“Barn Dance” - acrylic, 9” x 12”
Poppies are one of my favorite flowers
and these Poppies with their almost
“stained glass” quality just begged to be
painted. This piece was chosen as one of
the top 100 finalists in the Blossom II International Floral Art
Competition and Exhibition in 2011. In creating this painting, I was
intrigued not only by the colors but the rhythm of “swirling skirts”
and “bobbing heads” which reminded me of a barn dance. I
composed this painting to draw your eyes through the picture like
you were looking at the rising and falling notes on a piece of sheet
music. (Framed)
$900.00
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$1200.00
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“The Promise of Spring” - acrylic, 12” x 16”
Once again, the Keukenhof ponds in Holland provided the
starting place for this painting where I wanted to present tulip
reflections in a new way for me. I wanted to work with layers of
gels and other clear mediums to create interesting depth and
water effects in ways I had not before. The cygnets (young
Swans) were the perfect “fluffy” foil to the water and its
reflections.
$2000.00
“Rounding the Bend” - oil, 20” x 16”
This painting is of Mallards in another of the many ponds at Keukenhof in
Holland. The reflections of the 100-year old plus beech trees (some are
around 160 years old) and the myriad of tones and patterns they create
was my inspiration for this piece. Bulbs cover areas all over this park -
even covering this small peninsula of land almost to the water’s edge.
The ever present Mallards and Swans cruise along unfazed by the
intense colors of blossoms and the visitors who populate the park
coming to view them.
$1000.00
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$1200.00
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$1200.00
$1200.00
$1200.00
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“Winter’s Embers” - acrylic, 13” x 20”
In this piece, I was drawn to the beautiful play of light through
the backlit leaves. It was early morning, and the sun from
behind almost made the dried oak leaves look as if they were
ablaze - like the embers of a fire. The Blue Jay was a natural
addition to the composition because jays are still present here
in Colorado during that time of winter and he adds the blue
element also present in most fires and a counterpoint to all of
the orange at play. (Framed)
$1700.00
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