Jan 22, 2023 | The Art of Painting
I was in the lovely seaside town of Santa Cruz a few weeks back. This natural formation really caught my attention and I decided to record it in paint. It takes me back to a more peaceful time before the recently damage and flooding, and I hope the town quickly...
Jan 4, 2023 | The Art of Painting
Here’s the latest news for recent paintings and how they were created. Come back often to see what has caught my eye. I’ll clue you in on the back story of a painting and why I chose to depict an image in the manner I have. Here’s your chance to...
Jan 4, 2023 | The Art of Painting
Traveling through the Napa Valley, I came across a roadside vineyard that seemed to call to me. I love the long lines of the vines heavy with grapes and the shadows they throw across the pathways between them. As you can see, the final version really emphasizes the...
Dec 18, 2022 | Feature Articles: The Fox Report
Not too long ago, I was featured in a series called “On the Road” on the Balloon Juice website. They focused on my style and use of color in creating what I call “realistic abstractions” and featured eight of my paintings. Take a look at the...
Jan 11, 2021 | Commissions
After painting, my great passion is writing. So when the textbook publisher Bedford/St. Martin’s asked to use one of my paintings for the cover of “Writing First,” I was flattered. They chose one of my numerous studies of Washington Square Park in...
Jan 11, 2020 | Commissions
Our avian friends have always held a fascination for me. When Howell Book House approached me about a commission to illustrate “Holistic Care for Birds,” I leapt at the opportunity. It was great fun creating the watercolor picture of a pair of birds for...