Dramatic low light of the season has resulted in some gorgeous sunsets on Lake Pend Oreille. It is sad to say goodbye to the warm weather but I am enjoying all of the beauty of the season. Preparing more 18” x 24” boards for new work.
Slipping Away
Tag: creative
Grand (final)
I did a major rework of this painting from last fall.
Summer Blue (three of a kind)
I have a number of small boards prepared so thought I would play with some ideas on a smaller scale. these three pieces are a tribute to the lovely summer days.
Abend Gallery (new work)
Two new paintings are headed to Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado. They will part of an upcoming group show called “Through the Natural Lens”. The exhibit runs from July 19, 2025 → August 9, 2025.
Autopilot
I spent some time this weekend continuing my experimentation and exploration. I am always looking for something new, beautiful and intriguing. I don’t want to endlessly crank out “pretty pictures”. Even in my most tranquil scenes I always try to have something more soulful and meaningful. I had posted “wicked” as a video prior to this painting, someone messaged and asked “why are you wasting your time???”. My entire life is perhaps a waste of time viewed from that lofty vantage. Ultimately I am always following my enthusiasms and curiosities. Painting doesn’t make much sense in general but it is my passion and obsession!
Source
Always chasing light and atmosphere in my work. This one at a small scale.
I am continuing to work on smaller works for fall shows. The summer is rolling past at an astonishing pace.
Drift
The nonstop small painting continues. This painting has inspired me to work on a couple of 18” x 24” paintings of a similar vibe. I am interested in pushing the moody nature of this piece at a grander scale.
Passing (finished)
This painting has been hanging around my studio “nearly finished” for a long while. It is now complete and will be framed with so many other paintings heading to my solo show at Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina! I will post more information as the show gets ever closer.
Midnight
My newest nocturne painting in the studio. This is the third painting in this series on 18” cradled wood panels.
Floating
A small yet mighty new painting. Celebrating the cloud breaks of autumn.
I now have two of these 12” square beauties. I will probably send them to a gallery but I am still trying to sort out what is going where.
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