Violet Pansies

These violet pansies share a crystal vase
in front of a sunny window.
Only one more flower to place in the vase.

8" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$40.

Sea Glass Float on the Beach

On the Oregon coast, glass floats are frequently seen on the shore
along with shells, driftwood and other treasures of the sea left on the beach. 

The local artist glass blowers will often leave their beautiful versions of these glass orbs on the sand for some lucky beachcombers to find.

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8" x 10" oil on canvas

$50.

Camping

Painted this - en plein air - from the perspective of my campsite.
I liked the little teardrop camping trailer,
but I was particularly drawn to the little campfires
scattered throughout the campground in evening.
Although you can't see the people,
each fire belonged to a family or couple
enjoying the warmth and light.
The smell of wood smoke and outdoor cooking
mingled with the forest scents.
(note: the sky is darker in the painting,
and the scene looks a bit more like night
than the photograph depicts.)

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$40.

Forest Sunset

Plein Air painting of a brilliant sunset in the Mt. Hood
National Forest where I camped this summer.
There was a wildfire some distance from the campground,
and the wind blew the smoke for miles.
The smokey air caused the sunset to cast a golden glow
through the trees.
This glow had the strange effect of  hiding
many of the trees in this dense forest.

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$40.

Ivory Tea Rosebuds and Ebony Jar

Sweet little white tea rosebuds
sparkle in contrast to a pretty ebony jar.

8" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$40.

White Flowers in a Lavender Vase

These white flowers resemble wild roses,
but I think they are actually a multi-petaled pansie.

8" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$40.

Summer Storm

I painted this landscape using the Zorn palette,
of red, yellow, white and black.
It is my first attempt using his limited palette.
I love the way the colors form and come together
to enrich and compliment each other.
For sure I am going to try this again.

8" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$40.

Traffic Controls

Painted this street scene for Bill Guffey's
August Virtual Paintout of Detroit City
from Google virtual street view.


 8" x 10" oil on canvas panel (with acrylic underlay)

$50.

Hollyhocks

Last summer when I was in Anacortes, WA.
Hollyhocks grew in every garden, in the planters of many businesses,
and even in some alley ways.
I took several photos with the intention of someday painting them.
As I watched another artist friend painting his Hollyhocks,
I remembered my own photos and was inspired to give it a try.
I decided on a more contemporary style.


10" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$50.

Summer's Bounty

So many flowers in the garden this time of year,
that I couldn't decide which to cut for painting,
so I brought in a variety of colors, scents and sizes.

10" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$50.

Summer in the Country

While traveling this summer I saw many wonderful country scenes like this.
I painted this one en plein air and finished it in my studio.

8" x 10" oil on canvas panel

$50.

Bright, Sunshiney Day

The early morning sun shines bright and golden,
scattering specks of pink light,
 as it rises behind the lush green of summers foliage.

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

$35.