A Sunday walk

Here's one I'm working on, from a hike in some local woods. I'm planning to do two versions of this, because when I came to the the fork in the road, painting-wise, I couldn't decide, so I decided to make two paintings. Stay tuned.

It's done!

This is done. Available now. 

Off to a gallery next week!

97 – 99

20 x 16

Oil on wood panel

Meanwhile, back in Siena

I'm working on a larger version of a doorway in Siena, Tuscany. The small one practically painted itself and was so much fun that I thought I'd give it another try. 

Working from small to large is a challenge! Note that this is in PROGRESS — there's some tape where I need a straight line, there's a glare from the sun, and I'm re-re-working the top window area. 

Siena Doorway (In Progress)

16" x 20"

On Island

Memories of summer days on the tiny island of Chappaquiddick. No crowds, no traffic, plenty of conservation land. "Nothing to do" turned out to be a lot of fun for our children.

"On Island"

oil on wood panel

8 x 10

Available

Winter Sunrise

The winter sun rises relatively late in my neck of the woods, So I don't have to leap out of bed at some crazy hour in order to witness it. Here's a work in progress now finished after a recent snowfall. 

"Sunrise"

Oil on panel

8 x 10

Indian Yellow and the Internet

I recently discovered that Indian Yellow, a delicious oil paint color in a tube, can do all sorts of wonderful and unexpected things. For example, the rich wood of this door in Siena, Tuscany, came to life as a result of glazing with Indian yellow on top of a more subtle base color. This small painting was a joy for me from start to finish, and as a bonus, was sold within hours of being posted on the internet.

A Door in Siena

Oil on Wood

S O L D

Walking in the Woods, Part 3

This is is far as I've gotten with this series. There will be more! December has historically been a slow month in the studio due to holidays and birthdays.

Walking in the Woods #3

8 x 10

Oil on prepared paper

Available

More Walking in the Woods

 Here's the second in this series of 8 x 10 oils on prepared paper. Enjoy!

Down to the Lake

Oil on paper

8 x 10

Available

Walking in the Woods

I've been working on a series of 8 x 10 oils on prepared paper. Mainly these small works are from recent walks in or near wooded areas. Fall weather changes the look of the wooded landscape every day, as wind, rain and animals  do their Fall thing. Here's one from the series.

Untitled

Oil on paper

8 x 10

Available

More Rocky Shores

This rocky view on the coast of Rhode Island continues to fascinate, even as the house and grounds endure more and more battering from salt and wind. Apparently, things will get worse (better, if you love a wild ocean). I look forward to late Fall's display but in the meantime, here's one from a few weeks ago.

Rocks at Newport #2

Oil on wood panel

8 x 10