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

Farmhouse in Tennessee Valley ●

Farmhouse in Tennesse Valley, 11" X 14", Oil/canvas

An original painting of beautiful Tennessee Valley. Painted from a photograph taken on way to Great Smokey Mountains National Park.

Title: Farmhouse in Tennessee Valley
Dimensions: 11" X 14" painting
Oil on canvas

This painting will look beautiful in a frame. If you like to hang it as it is, I can paint the sides black and add hanging wire.

Winter shadow ●

Winter shadow, 6" X 6", Oil/canvas

Winter shadow,  Oil/canvas, framed 12" X 12"

Backyard snow ●

Backyard snow, 6" X 6", Oil/canvas

Golden light

Golden Light, Oil/canvas, 8" X 8", $95

Beyond the fence

Beyond the fence
10" X 10"
Oil on linen

Houses create an interesting shadow pattern in the early afternoon light.  I don't have a beautiful garden, but I am happy to enjoy the overflowing bounty from my neighbor's backyard.

Beyond the fence, 12" X 12"

Winter morning shadows ●

Winter morning shadows, 10" X 10" X 1 3/4", Oil/canvas

Boats in Nantucket

Boats in Nantucket, 10X10 in, o/l

Available on Etsy

I visited Nantucket with my family last summer. The island is surrounded by beauty everywhere you look. These rowboats were docked in one of the alleys near the main town area.

Initial sketch from reference photograph

Design notes

The water looks green under the shadows of the little houses on the pier. A good contrast to the red boat.

I sketched the scene from my photo reference. After this, I made some compositional changes, mainly I reduced the space between the boats so there is an overlap. I simplified the background poles and logs, so the focus is on the boats. The ripples in the foreground water add a nice path for the viewer to enter the painting.

West Parish Meadow ●

West Parish Meadow, 10" X 10", o/l

Andover, Massachusetts has many trails spread around the town. As a resident, I and my family really enjoy walking these beautiful areas. The West Parish Meadow trail is very close to where I live. It opens up into a small pond. You can see the meadow that lies beyond the pond. What fortune to have an open natural field near my house.
I plan to visit this more often in future.

I studied John F Carlson’s book Carlson’s guide to Landscaping painting. In this composition, I pay special attention to the foreground.  The sloping grass, receding bushes, and shadows all contribute to the three-dimensional effect. One cannot help but get pulled into the scene. The house acts as a secondary focal point and gives relief from the colorful foliage.

Sketch from reference photo and imagination