"Portrait Sketch - Kristin"

10"x8" Oil on Linen Board

Kristin and I were painting together. She at her craft table, I at my easel. From across the room I tried to capture Kristin as she painted, but like me, she just can't sit still for long.
These spontaneous painting opportunities are promising to be wonderful exercises to stretch that "gesture" muscle and get the image down quickly.
I do like the "softness" quality of this one. It seems to exude her personality.

"Radiant Spirit"

Gifted NFS "Radiant Spirit" 36"x36"x2.5" on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

A stylized scene of radiant sunshine dappled through a forest of trees. This painting represents a meaningful spot I try to frequent once in a while when I desire calm solitude and refreshment.

"Rhapsodically Red Parts I & II"

"Rhapsodically Red Part I" "Rhapsodically Red Part II"
40"x30" Oil on Canvas with mixed media

One day in an attempt to nurture the "artist within" I allowed my 18-month old daughter to "go to town" on two of my stretched canvases that I was planning to use for paintings at a later date. I would simply re-prime over her scribbles. To my astonishment, she designed her own masterful art. I washed over her work with turpentine which caused her marks to "glow" through the wash, and I loved the result! Her free-flowing spontaneous marks enhanced my "peek-a-boo" style abstract brush work. A collaboration indeed.

"Oyster Shell Path To The Creek"

SOLD

"Afternoon Sunshine at the Pond"

SOLD

"Boat Study"

SOLD

"An 'Old Village' Long Time Resident"

SOLD

"Beach Front Path"

sold

"Still Life - One Red Apple"

SOLD

"Still Life - Herbs de Provence in Wooden Bowl"

NFS Gifted

"All in a Row - Avenue of Oaks"

SOLD

"A View Into The Guest Room"

"Portal Series - A View Into The Guest Room" 7"x5" Oil on Clayboard SOLD

Another stunning vignette at Anne's beautiful home.
I was drawn to the bright sunlight through the window juxtaposed with the subtle values and hues of the darkened room. It "pulled" me in!

"Portals Series - Light Reflections"

SOLD

"Light Reflections - Portals"

10"x8" Original Oil on Linen Board

I was struck by the layered portals leading into this room and through the window. The sunlight's delicate glaze of filtered light adds to its moodiness (which I always love!)

"Portrait of Little Will"

"Portrait of Will" 25"x19" PrismaColor Pencil on Canson Paper

What a cutie! This was a commission from a very special client.

SOLD

"Slack Tide"

SOLD

10"x8" Original Plein Air Oil on Linen Board

Thanks to Paula for her gracious hospitality today in allowing our Painting Group to utilize the beautiful views and vistas surrounding her home!! What a blessing to be able to look in any direction and see the grandeur and glory of God's creation. Even the driveway delivered a beautiful, poetic vignette to paint!!

"Sullivan's Island Path"

12"x9" Oil on Linen Board

Sullivan's Island is repleat with the most beautiful pathways one can explore that lead to mysterious and wonderful places (like the beach!).

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"Five Palms"

SOLD 5 - 1/2"x11" Oil on Linen mounted Illustration Board



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"Autumn Has Arrived in the LowCountry!"

SOLD 8"x10" Oil on Linen Board

This was a most glorious day being back out at Sea Side Farms. It was almost cool with the breeze until the sun rose up high and warmed us, then it was back to sleeveless shirts.

"Amelia's Backyard Swing"

SOLD

8"x10" Oil on Linen Board

I love how the sunshine dances in this backyard! Lively dappled shadow and light display exciting patterns everywhere and yet the peaceful tranquility of that swing patiently waits for Amelia again.

"Tracie's Present Final Revision"

24"x18" Oil on Canvas

A final revision was necessary to change Kalyn's hair color from the "reddish" color that I had portrayed earlier to a more natural "Ash blonde/brown"
I also took the liberty of touching up her beautiful twinkling eyes. I am grateful for the opportunity to have captured this lovely family on canvas! Thanks, guys!!