Tag:landscape
Dancing in the Long Grass
40″ x 80″ | Diptych | Oil on Canvas | CJK When working “en plein air” everything is done wet on wet and in one sitting – often referred to as – alla prima. Working fast to capture the information you need outdoors, before the bugs or heat get ya! In the studio more time can be given to some decision making! Hope you like this one. “Dancing in the Long Grass”! Which is only a notion in Florida, as
En Plein Air
This oil sketch done “en plein air” at Guana State Park, FL The Lake in Autumn | 16″ x 20″ | Oil on Canvas | En plein air | CJK
Good Vibrations
40″ x 30″ | Oil Encaustic | Fairfax Gallery, Jacksonville, FL
Viva Florida | Celebrating Florida’s 500th Anniversary
Florida’s 500th Anniversary concludes with this popular exhibition that celebrates the sights and structures, beaches and byways, flora and fauna, history and happenings that are uniquely Florida. Visit the St Augustine Art Association. NOV 1 – DEC 29 / 2013 VIVA FLORIDA First Friday Art-walk, is on the first Friday of every month, the next one – Nov 1st, 2013. All the galleries in Downtown St Augustine will have new work and late night opening. Come out and enjoy! “Signals
Fields of Green
This time of year the marshlands are just awash with color. I captured some great moments in some small studies, and it’s about having the confidence to make the same color harmonies and vibrations happen in large work. This painting was inspired by the small study “Mini Acid Marsh” | 5″ x 7″, I was drawn to the strong pallet and mark making it prompted me to work on “Fields of Green” 36″ x 48″ canvas. As for the big marks,
Rivers Flow
36″ x 36″ | Oil on Linen | When a painting flows it’s a joy and that feeling is to be enjoyed, as it is usually short lived as the “struggle” phase crepes in. The “struggle” is an essential part of the process, it insures I’m alert, ready to be critical, and with this comes growth in my painting. The painting process is hard to gauge, sometimes a plan comes together and sometimes it takes a bit of working out,
Summer and 100°F in the shade
Featured Painting | Low Tide | 36″ x 36″ | Oil Encaustic | Seascape Series See more new paintings from the Landscape/ Seascape Series. Getting to the beach and marsh early morning is the only way to beat the heat. Then back to the cool of the studio. Marsh Wetland | 24″ x 24″ | Oil Encaustic | Landscape Series The afternoon’s bring storm fronts and rain providing a real contrast in light, mood and welcome drop in temps
Aesthetics of Nature Exhibition
Marsh in Fall | 22″ x 28″ | Oil Encaustic I love painting the marsh, the inter-coastal and marshes of North Florida are a constant source of inspiration. There are endless byways and waterways, the texture of oil paint mixed with wax give these paintings a unique texture — you really have to see in person. One of my newest marsh paintings has been selected for the Annual Nature and Wildlife Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association. To view
Happy 4th of July from the Sunshine State!
Panoramic Marsh View | 15″ x 30″ | Oil Encaustic Views from the backyard…. the fabulous sunshine state… high key.. high chroma…high heat! Its warmer than Ireland that’s for sure…LOL
Dealers, Collectors and Art Lovers
The common qualities of dealer’s, collector’s and art lovers! * an absolute love and passion for art and the artistic process * a discerning eye * a desire that the artist’s work be shared * the dedicated collector supports the artists with unparalleled commitment Recently a group of artists from St Augustine received a very special invite to plein air paint at an amazing property. The location was breathtaking, with 360° panoramic sun decks wrapping around the house, all
