Paintings! / Trees

Wild Rhododendron

This 24″ x 30″ oil painting is called “Wild Rhododendron.” I came upon this peacefully glowing scene recently while exploring in the woods not too far from my home in …

Paintings! / Trees

Discovering the Woods

This 12″ x 36″ oil painting is called “Discovering the Woods.” I took reference photos for this painting while walking in the woods near Breitenbush hot springs. It was mid-morning, …

Paintings! / Trees

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 …

Paintings! / Trees

Twisting Branches

Here is “Twisting Branches.” I created an oil painting demo video (below) to show my process. I am using Gamblin oil colors and mediums here on a stretched and primed …

Paintings! / Trees

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 …

Paintings! / Trees

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 …

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Blue Skies Ahead

This 24″ x 36″ oil painting is called “Blue Skies Ahead.” A feeling of joy and optimism radiates from this painting. The colors glow in tones of warm gold, brown …

Paintings! / Trees

Gentle Sunbeams

Here is “Gentle Sunbeams,” a 30″ x 20″ oil painting on canvas. My photos from a hike in Tryon Creek State Park earlier this year inspired me to create this …