Surrounded By. . .
Oil on Canvas over Board
20 x 30 inch
Price: SOLD
Story Behind the Painting: There were so many aspens around me that they almost engulfed me. Yet, I never felt overwhelmed by those surroundings. The colors were so full and vibrant. I felt as if everything around me was hugging me in some way. As I painted this, I felt a great desire to portray the feeling of being surrounded and immersed in the fullness of beauty. I wanted the painting to feel tactile, with the visual perception of something very tangible in front of the viewer.
The Colors of Joy
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
24 x 48 inch
Price: SOLD
Story Behind the Painting: I had so much fun painting this fall mountain scene. It has so many things that brought me joy. When I first experienced this vista, the colors were at their peak and seemed extra vibrant. The landscape before me appeared pulsating, energetic, and alive. I soon realized that the size of this painting needed to be more prominent to capture all the fullness of what was stirring inside. All of this moved me to create "The Colors of Joy."
Summer Tapestry
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
12 x 36 inch (or if displayed vertically 36 x 12 inch)
Price: SOLD
Summer Hangout
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
20 x 30 inch
Price: SOLD
You Captured My Attention
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
12 x 36 inch
Price: SOLD
Standing Confidently
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
36 x 12 inch
Price: SOLD
Mysteries of Autumn
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
20 x 30 inch
Price: SOLD
Open Table
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
16 x 20 inch
Price: SOLD
Worth the Trip
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
16 x 20 inch
Price: SOLD
Harmonious Rhythms
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
36 x 48 inch
Price: (SOLD)
Sunflower Dance
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
20 x 30 inch
Price: SOLD
"Conversations in the Shadows"
Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
36 x 48 inch
Price: SOLD
Single and Complete
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
36 x 12 inch
Price: SOLD
My Special Place
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
16 × 20 inch
Price: SOLD
Morning Promise
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
14 × 18 inch
Price: SOLD
Never-Ending Vista
Oil on Canvas over Board
48 × 90 inch
Price: SOLD
Quiet Moment
Oil on Canvas over Board
20 × 30 inch
Price: SOLD
Converging Stories (diptych)
Oil on Canvas over Board
48 × 72 inch
Price: SOLD
Forever Strong (triptych)
Oil on Canvas over Board
60 × 120 inch
Price: SOLD
Ever Changing But Always the Same
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
16 x 20 inch
Price: SOLD
Story Behind the Painting: As I gathered photo references on an early fall day in Colorado, I saw this small side road off to the right. It intrigued me so much that I stopped my vehicle, got out, and walked down the road a bit. With the overcast skies, I loved the feelings that stirred inside me as I took in my surroundings. It might seem natural to think about changing seasons when fall comes around, but those feelings intensified by the scene unfolding before me. The overcast day and reflective mood caused me to see how things change, even when other things seem to stay the same. I wanted this painting to convey those reflections and the thoughts I contemplated that day as I took the small journey down this quiet road.
"No Pretense"
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
16 x 20 inch
Price: SOLD
Story Behind the Painting: The unique composition of this landscape is what first drew me into it. The scene as a whole, rather than any individual aspect, caught my attention. There were two trees on each side of the uncomplicated, simple structure, and strong shadows were moving across the landscape with an ever so slightly pinkish light. I liked the idea that this was a place where I could go and simply be myself without any pretension or pretext. As I was painting the magnificent countryside, I felt the inspiration was to encapsulate the idea of being in a place where there were no presumptions of any kind. It had to be simple, peaceful, inviting, and it needed to convey the assurance that everything would be okay as I made my approach.
The Beckoning
Oil on Canvas over Board
48 × 48 inch
Price: SOLD
Story Behind the Painting:
Come & Stay Awhile
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
48 x 72 inch
Price: SOLD
Story Behind the Painting: I took a cross-country trip recently and was deeply inspired by what I saw when I came upon this Tennessee farmhouse. Although it is in Tennessee, it is so familiar that it could be anywhere. I love so much about this simple country home; the durability of the structure, the patriotism of the flag, the invitation of the porch, the welcoming setting surrounding the structure, and all the feelings that seemed to be associated with what I was seeing. In my mind, the entirety of the picture seemed to carry several stories within it. As I was painting this piece, I wanted to convey the feeling of being able to join friends or family at a place where there is an unspoken invitation to come, hang out and stay as long as you want. I needed the painting to be sizable in order to command the same magnitude of an invitation that big. Thus, the size of this painting is a whopping 48 x 72 inches. Come & Stay Awhile has many noble ideals that are a part of the painting and seem to convey the essence of "American pride and hospitality." I hope that as you view this painting, you can envision the memories you will make as you accept the open invitation to walk up to the house and stay awhile?
Echoes In the Stillness
Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board
20 x 30 inch
Price: SOLD
Story Behind the Painting: When I happened upon this scene, I loved how the reflections in the water and the various patterns of the moss and trees created something visually captivating. It was as if what I was seeing was echoing back to me in so many ways. As I was painting, I wanted to depict the same feelings I had with my first encounter; the eyes were on high alert and actively engaged to see all that there was to see, while my other senses seemed relaxed. This created a unique dichotomy inside of me. There is so much to see when you view this painting. Yet there is also a calmness and stillness that comes with the seeing because of the echoes that happen in the stillness.
