FIND YOUR ARTVibrant & alive art!Landscape as a subject is endlessly fascinating. These paintings represent my interpretation of areas that I have visited. Working on location and also from photographic and sketched references, I make paintings using various techniques in pastel, oil, and acrylic.
My work is never a total reproduction of what I see. Instead, I express the emotions that I derive from being in nature. Please click on the shop button on each artwork to see the details and to see the work in the actual proportions. FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTINENTAL US
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Breakthrough
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Breakthrough is the first in a new series of paintings that were inspired by peeling paint and distressed frescoes. Painting this piece was almost meditative and I was thrilled with the end result. Although abstract, there is a landscape sensibility to this contemporary acrylic painting. The piece is framed in a contemporary black frame.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15"
Just Below the Surface
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"Just Below the Surface" is part of my new series entitled " Surface Tension." Each painting is inspired by my interest in peeling paint and distressed frescoes.. This painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
As Above So Below
This is part of my newest series "Surface Tension." Each painting in the series was inspired by peeling paint, distressed frescoes, and in this painting, also my love of the mountains. This painting is 12"x12" and is framed in a black contemporary frame, ready to hang.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15"
Elevated
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"Elevated" is part of my new series entitled " Surface Tension." Each painting is inspired by my interest in peeling paint, distressed frescoes, and as in this piece, my love of the mountains. This painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
Counterpoint
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"Counterpoint" is part of my new "Surface Tension" series. The paintings were all inspired by my interest in peeling paint, distressed frescoes, and often my love of the mountains. This piece is ready to hand in a contemporary black frame and would fit nicely in any decor.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15"
Layers of Meaning
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"Layers of Meaning" is part of my new series entitled " Surface Tension." Each painting is inspired by my interest in peeling paint, distressed frescoes, and as in this piece, my love of the mountains. This painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
Fleeting Memory
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"Fleeting Memory" is part of my newest series entitled "Surface Tension." Each painting in the series is inspired by peeling paint and distressed frescoes. This piece is also inspired by my upbringing in the mountains. The painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
** This painting was one of 50 pieces out of a pool of 4500 paintings selected for the 2021 Art2Life International Juried Exhibition. Read the judge's statement here.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
The Source
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"The Source" is part of my new series entitled " Surface Tension." Each painting is inspired by my interest in peeling paint, distressed frescoes, and as in this piece, my love of the landscape. This painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
Unexpected Path
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"Unexpected Path" Started as an abstract and turned into a landscape. This happens so frequently when I work that I don't fight it. I let the painting dictate what it will be, and enjoy the journey. This painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
Entangled
"Entangled" is part of my new series entitled " Surface Tension." Each painting is inspired by my interest in peeling paint, distressed frescoes. This painting also explores my love of trees. This painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
Acrylic Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
Water Edge
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This landscape is part of my imagination and was not inspired by a specific location. This painting is framed in a contemporary black frame and will fit in any decor.
Oil Painting Size: 12"x12"
Framed Size: 15"x15" NOTE: Framed image is an example, and not the exact frame used.
Among the Grasses
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This painting was inspired by a trip to the Shenandoah that was a welcome respite during lock down due to Covid. I wanted to show how uplifted I was due to being away from only the area not far from my home. As a result, the colors are not realistic. The color choices were made to make the painting as elevated as my mood. This oil painting was made on a wooden cradle panel, and is ready to hang.
Oil painting size: 30"x30"
Three Reds #2
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This painting was inspired by a visit to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. I was on the lookout for very old trees in the state of Virginia, which prompted the visit to the cemetery. These locations are perfect for spotting old specimens. After driving into the driveway, I looked over to see trees that looked like redwoods. Sure enough, the tags on the trees indicated that I was right. California redwoods in Virginia. How lovely and amazing.
This oil painting was made on linen. The finished piece is framed in a wide gold leaf frame and is ready for hanging.
Painting size: 24"x18"
Framed size: 30"x 24"
Go Bold
This oil painting was started as a demonstration for my students and quickly changed dramatically. I had initially thought that the sky would be calm, without any clouds, but the painting had other plans. This 12"x12," oil on wooden panel painting is ready to be framed and would brighten any spot in the home or office.
Oil painting size: 12"x12"
Tangled in Sunlight
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Fortunately, I live near a path that takes me into the woods. This painting was inspired by one of my many walks where I am consistently fascinated by the shadows that I see on the ground during my time out in nature. Tangled in Sunlight is painted using oil and cold wax medium, so there is lots of texture on the surface of the painting. It is on a 20"x20" cradled wooden panel and ready to hang.
Oil painting size: 20"x20"
Crystalline
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This oil painting was a result of some experimentation. It reminds me of looking out in the morning to see the fog blanketing the land with the clear knowledge that a beautiful day is ahead. This piece was made using oil on an archival panel. It is framed in a black wooden frame the will coordinate with all kinds of decor. It is a great size to tuck into a location where an ethereal painting will lift your spirits.
Original oil painting size: 10"x8"
Delicate Movement
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Inspired by the mountains that I so love. This painting is vivid and cheerful and would brighten any room. The oil painting is on a cradle canvas with white sides and is ready to hang for a contemporary look, or you may frame it to match your own taste.
Oil painting size: 12"x24"
The Clearing
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The Clearing was so much fun to paint. I loved the juxtaposition of bright and neutral colors. I also was transported to another time and place while making this little painting. It is perfect for hanging in a grouping, or putting on a decorative easel on a table or shelf.
Oil painting size: 6x6 inches on small cradle panel wired and ready to hang
Verdant
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I love when the wild phlox is blooming. It seems to peek out from the grasses and then announce its arrival with a colorful bang. This oil painting is loaded with texture and life. It would make a great statement above a sofa or fireplace. The piece was painted on a cradle panel with maple wood sides, and is ready to hang.
Oil painting size: 24x36 inches
The Backyard
This pastel was made in plein air. It was very hot, and I wanted to play with color in a way that was clearly not what I was actually seeing. I had the best time watching the chipmunks scamper around the yard, and listen to the birds singing while painting. It was a beautiful experience. This pastel painting is ready for framing.
Unframed pastel painting: 9x7.5 inches
The Survivor
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This oil painting is bold and perfect as a centerpiece for a room. There are multiple layers of color and lots of paint texture. It is painted on a gallery wrap canvas and is ready to hang.
Oil painting size: 24x36 inches
Beyond the Beyond
This oil painting is a true statement piece for your home or business. It was inspired by a visit to Ireland with the crashing surf and the bare cliffs. I was in heaven.
Oil Painting Size: 40 x 30 inches
This painting is on gallery wrap canvas and ready to hang.
Ongoing Ritual
This abstract landscape oil painting is a great size for a large space. It was inspired by an area that is very near my studio.
Oil painting size: 36x36 inches
This painting is on gallery wrap canvas and is ready to hang.
Opposing Ideas #1
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Small colorful and vibrant oil painting on canvas.
Oil painting size:10x8 inches
This painting is on a gallery wrap canvas ready to hang or display on a shelf or table.
A Slice of Eternity
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After spending time painting outdoors, I was on my way back to my car and discovered this beautiful spot. The light was rapidly changing and I didn't have time to unpack all my gear, but I did have time to take some photos. Using my reference photos and my memory, I painted this piece in my studio.
Oil Painting Size: 24x24 inches
This painting is on gallery wrap canvas and ready to hang.
We are So Very Small
Sometimes when I am painting, the title of the piece comes to me. I love when that happens and it happened with this piece. The entire time I was working, I was thinking about how we humans are so small, but we have an outsized impact on our environment.
Oil painting size: 24x18 inches
This painting is on a deep cradle wooden panel with maple wood sides and ready to hang.
Opposing Ideas #2
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I really like the unexpected colors and the bold composition of this oil painting. It was inspired by a location close to my home where I walk several times a week. Of course, it looks very little like what I actually see.
Oil painting size: 48x36 inches on gallery wrap canvas ready to hang.
Energetic Conversation
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Another pastel painting made during a workshop I was teaching in Tuscany. I was taken by the flowers in a garden in a renovated monastery. It was a beautiful day and the flowers seemed to be talking with one another.
Pastel painting size: 9x12 inches
Framed size: 15x18 inches
This painting is framed in a contemporary/transitional black wooden frame using museum glass which is the best glass you can buy. It has virtually no reflection and a UV protection.
Waving
This painting was made during a workshop that I was teaching in Tuscany in 2019. The weather was threatening and we didn't have lots of time. I had planned to paint the gorgeous mountains, but looked to my left and saw these wonderful grasses. Stopped in my tracks, I moved my easel and quickly captured this colorful painting.
Pastel painting size: 12x9 inches
Framed size: 17x14 inches
This pastel painting is framed in a black transitional wooden frame using museum glass which is the finest glass you can buy. It has virtually no reflection and a UV protection.
Rocky with a Bit of Red
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Inspired by a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands. I loved the rocky shore juxtaposed with the red vegetation and the bright blue of the sea in this little pastel painting.
Pastel painting size: 11x14 inches
Framed size: 16 x19 inches
This pastel painting is framed in a black transitional wooden frame using museum glass which is the finest glass you can buy. It has virtually no reflection and a UV protection.
Decisive Action
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While visiting Killarney, Ireland I had only one beautiful morning to visit a small area of the park. I flew out the door of the hotel to see as much as possible before I had to leave. This painting was inspired by the experience, which was a great way to spend a morning on a walk by myself.
Oil painting size: 36x36 inches
This painting is on gallery wrapped canvas and ready to hang.
What Dreams May Come
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Another oil painting inspired by walks in the woods near my home.
Oil painting size: 20x20 inches
Framed size: 21x21 inches
This painting is framed in a black floater frame and ready to hang.
The Loner
This oil painting was inspired by a gorgeous tree that I have painted multiple times. This painting is oil on canvas, framed in a black floater frame and is 20x20 inches. With the frame it is 21x21 inches in size.
Spokes-Autumn
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This painting is 36 x 24 inches and is framed in a silver leaf, all wood frame. The glass used is museum glass, which has virtually no reflection and a UV protection.
Shadows of Another Time
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Oil painting inspired by a location close to my home. I was moved by the shadow of a large tree that looks almost like a path into the snowy woods.
Oil on canvas: 24x24 inches
Framed in a black floater frame: 25x25 inches with frame
Shadows of Another Time #2
Small pastel painting of snow.
Pastel painting size:8x8 inches
Framed size: 14x14
Framed in a black wooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Shadowed Path
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Oil painting of a heavily shadowed path inspired by one of my hikes.
Oil painting on canvas: 24x24 inches
Framed in a black floater frame: 25x25 inches
Scottish Mist
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While riding in the car in Scotland, I was moved by the mist rising behind the evergreens.
Pastel painting size: 9x12 inches
Framed size: 15x18
Framed in a silverwooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Look Deeper
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This pastel painting was inspired by an area on the path where I frequently walk. The view only looks like this when the trees have few or no leaves and the sun is bright. It is perfect for a large narrower space.
Pastel painting size: 40x24 inches
Framed size: 46x30 inches
Framed in a black wooden contemporary style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Firework Fantasy
"Firework Fantasy" is another painting that I loved working on. It is an abstract that feels like a landscape to me and was simply great fun to paint. This pastel painting is framed in a wide contemporary black frame with museum glass which has virtually no reflection and a U/V protection.
Pastel painting size: 12"x9"
Framed size: 18"x15"
Facing West - Reimagined
This mixed media painting makes a lovely bold statement. Much of the painting is from my imagination, but the original inspiration was from a visit out west. This painting is on a gallery wrap canvas ready for you to hang, or you may frame the piece as you wish.
Mixed media painting size: 36"x24"
Light and Shadow
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Inspired by my walks in the woods, this painting is all about the play of shadows as the sun filters through the leaves of the trees that shelter the walking path. This oil painting is framed in a black "floater" style frame and is ready to hang.
Oil painting size: 24"x24"
Framed size approximately: 25"x25"
July Day #1 - ON HOLD
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The bright yellow canola fields inspired this pastel painting of a lone tree among happy color.
Pastel painting size: 11x14
Framed size: 17x20
Framed in a black wooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Facing West On Stage
Facing West-On Stage is a pastel painting that won a prestigious Best of Show award in a national juried exhibition. I was inspired to make a painting of this scene because of the way that the sun was hitting the beautifully sculptural tree.
Pastel painting size: 36x24 inches
Framed size: 42x30
Framed in a silver wooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Compliments of the Day
An oil painting inspired by an autumn day along the path close to my home. This painting is a great example of the fun shadows that I encounter on the path throughout the year. I never tire of the interesting play of light and shadow in nature.
This painting is unframed and ready for you to frame in any way that matches your decor.
Oil painting size: 20x20 inches
Coming to Life
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There is a home along the path where I frequently walk that had a beautiful backyard. There are flowers blooming there during most of the year. It is lovely to see what is going to bloom next. This oil painting was inspired by that location.
Oil painting size: 24x24 inches
Framed size: 25x25 inches
Framed in black floater style frame and ready to hang.
Clouds
During a visit to the western part of the United States, the sky captivated me. Making this pastel painting brought back lovely memories.
Pastel painting size: 13x23
Framed size: 19x29
Framed in a silverwooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Undulations
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This oil painting was inspired by a visit to Tuscany while teaching a workshop there in 2019. So beautiful. It also reminds me of growing up in the mountains. This painting is an oil on panel and is framed in a contemporary black frame.
Oil painting size: 11x14
A Different Perspective
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This pastel painting was inspired by a location that is very close to home.
Pastel painting size: 8x8 inches
Framed size: 14x14 inches
This painting is framed in a thick black transitional frame using museum glass which has virtually no reflection and a UV protection. Ready to hang.
Dreams Fulfilled
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I find that whenever I start to paint, landscapes appear. Dreams Fulfilled is a prime example of this phenomenon. I start painting and let the painting tell me where to go. In this case, walking along a path into the woods was the journey, and the destination.
This oil painting is on a 1.5-inch cradle panel and ready to hang.
Oil painting size: 10"x8"
Please Come In
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On the first day of a workshop I was teaching in Tuscany, I was moved by the way that the light hit the doorway and the walls of the building where we were staying for the week. This painting is the result. After I returned home, I added some unexpected color and I could call the painting complete.
Pastel painting size: 9x9 inches
Framed size: 11.5x11.5 inches
This pastel painting is framed in a black transitional frame using museum glass which is the best glass you can buy and have virtually no reflection and a UV protection.
Present in Memory
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This abstracted landscape oil painting was started as an abstract and turned into a landscape. It is calm and peaceful and indicates a way out of everyday turmoil. It is perfect for a slice of wall that could use a shot of color. The painting is on gallery wrapped canvas and ready to hang.
Oil painting size: 20x10 inches
Melding into Day #1
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This oil painting was made on gallery wrap canvas and is ready to hang. I was struck by the light that hit the trunk of the tree making a warm glow.
Oil painting size: 20x10 inches
Old Friends
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This is a portrait of one of my favorite trees done outdoors in plein air. The piece is pastel, and is ready for you to have framed.
Pastel painting size: 10x8 inches
Hypnotic
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This somewhat abstracted oil painting of the mountains features a lovely textured surface.
Oil painting size: 16x40
This painting is on gallery wrapped canvas and is ready to hang.
Simple Lodgings
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This pastel painting was painted while I was teaching a workshop in Tuscany. The building portrayed was where we all stayed during an idyllic week.
Pastel painting size: 12 x 9 inches
Framed size: 18 x 15 inches
Framed in a black wooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Solitary One
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One of my favorite birds is the great blue heron. Often while I am out and about and end up seeing a heron, I don't see it immediately. I will be looking at a beautiful scene, and realize that a heron is stalking its next meal, motionless. This painting captures the silent calm that they seem to have when waiting for prey. The piece is framed in a wide, silver-leaf wooden frame which has museum glass protecting the art. Museum glass has virtually no reflection and a U/V protection.
Pastel painting size: 12"x12"
Framed size: 18"x18"
Overwhelming Thoughts
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This small oil painting is painting on a panel, and ready to hang or to display on a table, shelf, or on a tiny display easel. I love the texture of the brushwork and the colors.
Oil painting size: 6x6 inches
As Evening Fell
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A little painting that seemed to paint itself. I love when that happens. This oil painting is 6"x6" and can be displayed on a wall or table, or tucked into a shelf.
To see display ideas, click on thumbnail photos.
Oil painting size: 6"x6"
Ready to hang for a contemporary, clean appearance or to frame
A Spark of Memory #1
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Oil painting size: 12x12 inches
This painting is on a deep wooden panel with light wood edges and ready to hang.
A Comfortable Space
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This is the first painting that I have been able to finish since sheltering in my home during the Covid-19 pandemic. It represents for me a happy space, a space where I can feel comfort again making my art. This painting was made in oil on panel and is ready to be framed in your choice of frame.
Oil painting size: 8x8 inches
Wild Infatuations #1
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This oil painting is on a wooden panel, ready to hang. The inspiration? Being stuck in traffic on Interstate 81 on the way home from a solo exhibition reception. The median never looked so good.
Oil painting size: 9x12 inches
Swimming into Focus
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This oil painting started out as a complete abstract, and then turned into an abstracted landscape. It is a statement piece that would be beautiful in a home or place of business.
Oil painting size: 30x30 inches
This painting is unframed on a raised wooden panel, and ready to hang.
Italic Moment
This pastel painting was inspired by a walk on a path in the middle of a city. I love when cities place importance on natural areas of calm in the midst of much goings on. This was a moment of calm away from thecacophony.
Pastel painting size; 12x9 inches, ready for framing
Tucked Away
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The sky was a stunning color and tucked away into the trees was a lovely red-roofed building that had to be painted. This piece was started as a demonstration for my students, and finished in my studio.
Pastel painting size: 9x14 inches
Between Shadow and Light
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This little painting was done as a sketch for a commission. Sometimes sketches are more spontaneous and I loved the way that this one turned out.
Oil painting size: 5x7 inches
This painting is mounted on board and ready for framing.
Softness
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This pastel painting is an bit of an abstracted view of the path near my home. It is framed in a black plein air frame.
Pastel painting size: 12x12 inches
Framed size: 18x18 inches
Framed in a black wooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Afternoon Color
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While teaching a workshop in Tuscany, I was able to paint this piece during a visit to a renovated monastery. We painted in the morning, then had a delicious lunch to relax. It was heavenly. This pastel painting was the result.
Pastel painting size: 12x9 inches
Framed size: 18x15 inches
Framed in a black wooden plein air style frame. Glazed with museum glass which is the finest glass on the market. It has almost no reflection and a UV protection.
Memories of Home
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SOLD! This painting was started as an abstract and it turned into a landscape. The little house was not part of the plan, but wanted to be in the painting. I kept being reminded of the little house that I grew up in.
Melding into Daylight
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After returning home from visiting Machu Picchu, and seeing the sun rise at such a magnificent place, I started this abstract. The Andes Mountains kept creeping into my mind, and this is what came from those thoughts.
Oil painting size: 6x6 inches on wooden panel ready to hang.