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Plein Air Paintings

Landscape painting comprises a major part of my artwork. When I see a scene that captivates me, whether by its beauty, its emotional appeal or the stories it conjures, I am moved to paint my impression. During the past fifteen years, I have painted many plein air paintings (that is to say, outside, in “open air”), which are created very quickly to capture the moment. Embodying the fleeting view is what is important--not creating a photographic duplication. Most of my plein air paintings are on small painting surfaces, which are easier to fill before the rapidly changing sun and shadows create an altogether new scape. My plein air paintings often become the studies from which I paint larger studio paintings. I also paint large studio paintings from onsite sketches combined with photographs. If it is not possible to paint or sketch onsite, I use photographs I have taken and my memory, with the photographs as starting points of my creative process. My goal for all of my landscapes is to share the excitement and beauty that inspired me to create the work of art.

Plantiful Living Paintings

Still life painting has always been part of my art. I find excitement in capturing the beauty of everyday objects. During the past few years I have personified fruits and vegetables in my still life paintings, often with the goal of making a moral point. An additional result of giving life to fruits and vegetables is to further my quest to promote a healthy, plant-based diet. So, besides creating works of art with my still life paintings, I am trying to encourage viewers to live a “plantiful” life.

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The photo show me on one of my many annual plein air painting trips to Catalina Island.