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What I’m Working On – Painting of the Week
What I'm Working On
Dear Friends,
Last week, I painted a mountain scene at my California studio. This large commission is both dema...
Going Up Channel – Painting of the Week
Bridging the Color
The crisp fall air of Indian summer is both refreshing and precious. The changing leaves leave us breathless as we ...
Hidden in the Trees – Painting of the Week
Connecting the Darks
The concept for Hidden in the Trees haunted me for four full years before I finally brought it to the canvas.
In...
A Tapestry of Gold and Violet – Painting of the Week
Having Fun with Color
I love Giant Marigolds, but seem to have some trouble growing them. Apparently, they like a little drier soil. P...
October’s Glow – Painting of the Week
Painterly Brush Work
Impressionistic art is defined by expressive, colorful brushwork that creates the feeling of a subject rather tha...
Between Tides – Painting of the Week
Your Art Collection
Between Tides is an original 1987 watercolor featuring the tranquil Santa Barbara harbor. Recently, an Antiques Ro...
Beneath the Boughs – Painting of the Week
Yin and Yang
This spring, I spotted a rabbit from my studio window as she settled against the trunk of our huge evergreen tree. Beneat...
Roadway Adornments – Painting of the Week
Seeing the Sphere in Landscape Painting
Have you ever noticed how much more captivating a roadway becomes when framed by trees? The va...
Harvest of Promise – Painting of the Week
Making Good Choices
One of my favorite paintings is Harvest of Promise. You can see the original at Sanford Hospital in downtown Fargo...
Joyful Bouquet – Painting of the Week
Active Shapes
These poppies were planted by monks at the Monastery in Richardton, ND where I taught a watercolor workshop years ago. I...