Monday, April 23, 2018

Plum Island reflections

Marsh reflections, 16" X 20", Framed


This painting is inspired by a scene I saw at Plum Island, Massachusetts. The light shines directly on the marshes, turning them into a bright golden color. the cobalt blue water is pleasing to the eyes. The pink violet sky completes the mood.
This painting is 16" X 20", oil on stretched linen. It is framed in a walnut finish wooden floater frame.

Plum island reflections, 16" X 20", Oil on linen







Thursday, April 12, 2018

Red and White


Red and White, framed, 13.5" X 13.5", oil/linen, Framed 

This painting was inspired by a picture I took near the Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center in North Andover, Massachusetts. The sunlit red and white house is surrounded by tall evergreens and it is the focal point of this painting. 
Houses in New England are a favorite subject because of their distinct geometry and contrast with surrounding trees and bushes. 
I started this painting by first drawing the shapes and painting in a loose manner. As the painting progressed, I applied thicker paint using the palette knife. As you can see, a myriad of pure saturated colors has been applied towards the final layers. 
This painting is framed in an off-white wooden frame. It creates a nice calm border around the much more colorful scene.




Red and white, 10" X 10", Oil/linen








Tuesday, April 3, 2018

House in winter

House in winter, 6" X 6"

Lonesome tree at Plum Island

Lonesome tree at Plum Island, 18" X 24"


This painting was inspired by a scene at Plum Island Massachusetts. As I was driving down the Refuge Road, I spotted this lonesome tree in the far distance. The foreground marsh grasses had a lovely russet color. It was such a beautiful scene, I had to stop my car and take in this beautiful view. I definitely recommend visiting Plum Island in late fall. It is one of the most beautiful places in Massachusetts.
This painting is 18" X 24" on stretched canvas with a 1/2" depth. The sides are painted black and it is ready to hang.

November light


November light, 8X6 in




A happy day



A happy day, 8" X 6"




Song of spring

Song of spring, 7" X 7"




The short hike

The short hike, 12X12 in, unframed, Sold


A bold impression of a popular trail in my neighborhood. New England is blessed with many beautiful trails. Trees and their shadow patterns are a constant source of inspiration to me. 


This original painting is painted with professional quality oil paints, using the palette knife. The subtle hues of purple and orange, with energetic marks, create a bold harmony of colors and textures.


Red Barn


The red barn, 6" X 6", Oil/canvas

Fall in New England, 6X6 in,  framed


Artist as an observer

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