I have always been inspired by nature. I strive to capture the moods of each inspirational scene as it comes. Oil allows me the chance to create soft glowing features in my pieces. I also love the rich buttery colors.
“Last Look” 24 X 30 Oil on Canvas.
One a summer day the only relief from the Southern heat was the shade of this Jane Magnolia. I loved the low entwined branches and the glorious flowers it showed in Spring. This tree was cut down during the making of this painting so it will always be special to me.
“Mountain On Fire” 9X12 Oil on Panel.
I went on a trip to Benton Falls in Tennessee, and the forest service was doing a prescribed burn in the area. As the day wore on, the sky filled with a solid orangish haze that enveloped the whole area. This lookout was the perfect spot to capture it.
“Summer Sweetness” 9X12 Oil on Panel.
This was requested as a commission, and I ended up painting a second one as a test using paint thicker than I am used to. I love how it came out and the balance of the bright yellows with the grayed lavender background.
“Mountain Trail” 16X20 oil on canvas.
This was inspired by a photo I took in the Cherokee National Park in Tennessee on a crisp fall day.
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“Winters Solace” 16X20 oil on canvas.
Commissioned and SOLD! No prints will be available for this commission. I attempted to capture the volume of the snow and the stillness that envelopes the land when it falls.
“Autumn Home” 24×30 on canvas.
This is the scene from my back porch. This cloud formation was so captivating that I had to paint it. I was able to pair it with the lovely autumn foliage of the trees as well.
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“Morning Spring” 15X30 on canvas.
This was inspired by the Yellowstone and Grand Teton landscape.
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“Evening Spring” 24×30 on canvas.
I wanted to portray the mountainous thermal landscape slightly differently here. I used an overall lavender tone over the painting to soften the mood and produce a calming effect.
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“Luminous Blossoms” 11×14 on canvas.
I love the romanticism of peonies. The delicate colors and lush shapes were a pleasure to create in oil. I paired the flowers with a warm dark background to create a glowing effect.
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“Bonaventure Study II” 10×10 on canvas.
I was able to visit the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA a few years ago. I was enraptured by the live oaks there with the moss covering the branches. I particularly loved the lighting effect on the moss here.
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“Morning Fog” 9×12 on canvas panel.
There are many foggy mornings in my corner of the east Tennessee valley. The sun rises right over a luster of trees through the hills. The peace and potential of a new day is one of my biggest sources of inspiration.
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“Chilly Evening” 16×20 on canvas.
This was the view one evening at our lodge in Jackson Hole. The chill in the air shows with the weak light fading behind the snow capped mountains. I used extra thick paint on the snow and the foliage for added texture.
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