Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Shawsheen river in summer,

Shawsheen river in summer, 20" X 16", Framed to 24" X 20", Oil on linen, Sold



View of the Shawsheen river from across the Andover Ballardvale Fire Station. 

Fall in West Parish Cemetery

Fall in West Parish Cemetery, 20" X 16", Framed to 24" X 20", Oil on linen

A walk in the West Parish Cemetery, Andover in fall is a not to be missed event. This scene has the chapel at the back, framed by a large maple tree. The fallen leaves on the ground, the yellow orange canopies above and the sunlight peeking through this lattice .... all create a surreal atmosphere.

Pond at the West Parish Meadow trail

Pond at the West Parish Meadow trail, 20" X 16", Oil on linen

Lovely colors of fall, leaves floating in the water, graceful branches...  

Tree by the pond, Sold


Tree by the pond, 20" X 24", Oil on linen 
A majestic tree by the side of the pond in West Parish Cemetery.  The pattern of shade and light was hitting on the tree trunk and ground. The pond was glittering with reflections of nearby shrubs and trees.

Artist as an observer

  Creating art from nature requires more than just the ability to paint or draw; it involves being an astute observer, a dedicated discovere...