King’s Canyon Sun
Here is “King’s Canyon Sun.” My photos of redwood trees from my trip to King’s Canyon National Park several years ago inspired the shapes of the trees in this oil …
Freedom
This large scale painting is called “Freedom.” On a recent trip, while soaking in natural hot springs in the woods, I got lost in watching the sky. The huge dome …
Treetop Wonder
This 12″ x 36″ panorama-format original oil painting is called “Treetop Wonder.” It captures the experience of gazing meditatively up into the trees and sky. Warm sunlight fills the whole …
Re-Working “Red Trunks” During Portland Open Studios
This was my first year as a participating artist in Portland Open Studios. It was a much bigger event than what I’d pictured when I applied to be part of …
Redwoods in the Sun, Thick Bark
I made this little painting during the first weekend of Portland Open Studios: It’s a very similar composition to my earlier painting, “Redwoods in the Sun,” but the earlier painting has …
Studio Progress: Sheetrock & Paint
For those of you planning to come visit me during Portland Open Studios the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October, you are in for a treat, as you’ll be among …
Finding Gold
This painting is called “Finding Gold.” A forest of tall trees with varying shades of reddish bark parts to reveal this single golden-toned tree in the center, with its roots …