I revisited this piece and did a bit more layering. Some additional painting to the forest shore and it is now complete. I always strive to keep my work loose without overworking.
I am preparing to start on another vertical painting. Difficult to focus with all of the beautiful weather!
This painting never felt fully realized. I put an afternoon of painting into this piece. I added some subtle opaque touches. I introduce more warm muted reds and some additional clouds.
This new painting was inspired by my daily hikes in the National Forest near my home. Growing up I was fortunate to have a dad who worked for the US Forest Service! We had so many great adventures in the back country.
The drift of water deep and wide, inspired by the Clark Fork River. Another painting in my 24” x 24” collection. I have six panels that are this size, three more to come!
One of the new paintings in my forthcoming solo show at Momentum Gallery! A silly little video walking along the outside of my studio.
This piece feels like a trip to dreamland. A reflection on past adventures and so many memories.
This is one of fifteen paintings I will have at Radius Gallery in Missoula, Montana. The show is called “FATHOM”, opening July 25th!
I have three small paintings that are this size, everything else is larger. if you are in the area, come check out the exhibit!
Inspiration from the mountains of North Idaho. Summertime always slips away. The old cliches about time are all true.
The last nine years I have picked huckleberries hiking down from the top of Schweitzer, our local ski resort. This year it was a bit too early for the berries but it was still beautiful!
I am working on three of these unusual paintings. Dark, brooding and mysterious. I am continuing my summer of modest sized works, looking forward to scaling up in the fall.
Next March I will be having a solo show at Haven Gallery in New York. Many ideas and much work ahead! Stay tuned.
This large painting has been hanging out in my studio for a few seasons. I almost sent it to my solo show in Asheville this May but decided to hang onto it for a little while.
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