reflections

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

30 × 40 inch

Price: $4150 (framed)

Available at the Mark Arts Gallery, Wichita, KS (markartsks.com 316-634-2787)

Story Behind the Painting: The title for this painting came to me before any paint ever touched the canvas. When I first saw this group of sunflowers together, I liked how nature seemed to arrange these in its own way. Consequently, it was the natural arrangement and configuration of the sunflowers that inspired this painting. I felt like nature did it best, so it seemed obvious to title it "Nature's bouquet." 

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

28 × 24 inch

Price: $2850 (framed)

Story Behind the Painting: While walking through the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Overland Park, Kansas, I found myself in the Dickinson Garden early in the morning. I loved the shadows as they moved along my walking path. They seemed to add to the contemplative experience invoked by the garden's beauty. The park benches scattered along the path enhanced the sense of calm and reflection. As I was painting this piece, my goal was to capture the same emotions I had felt during that peaceful time in the gardens.

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

20 × 30 inch

Price: $2580 (framed)

Story Behind the Painting: These apples were from Gieringer's Family Farm near Edgerton, Kansas. As I was driving through the area, I noticed the orchard sign and decided to stop and see what I might find. I’m so glad I did as I wasn’t disappointed. The farm was full of people picking fresh apples to take home, and there was a wonderful sense of excitement and freshness in the air. I wanted to capture that same feeling in my painting—the joy, the energy, and the simple delight of the moment. Taking the time to stop was well worth it, and the apples were absolutely delicious. 

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

20 × 30 inch

Price: $7225

Story Behind the Painting: On this fall day, the aspens before me were absolutely breathtaking. Each tree seemed to carry its own personality, yet together they felt almost conversational—as if I were witnessing a quiet social gathering expressed through nature. The more I observed, the more I longed to step into the scene, to wander among them and experience their presence up close. In that moment, there was a heightened awareness, a richness that felt both simple and complex. It was that experience I sought to capture in this painting.

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

20 × 30 inch

Price: $2250

Story Behind the Painting:

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

24 × 16 inch

Price: $1725 (framed)

Story Behind the Painting: I first noticed this small stream while standing at the edge of a park near my home in Colorado. What drew me in was how easily it could go unnoticed—almost hidden from the casual observer—which only deepened its sense of mystery. I hadn't been searching for anything in particular on my walk, yet stumbling upon this scene immediately captured my attention. The more I looked, the more layers I began to see. I was struck by how nature could compose something so complete within such a small space, and I knew I wanted to capture on canvas the emotions it stirred in me. It was the delicate balance of intricate detail and quiet simplicity that made the moment unforgettable.  

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

24 × 16 inch

Price: $1725 (framed)

Story Behind the Painting: When I came upon this tree, its fullness and complexity immediately caught my attention, and I knew I wanted to explore it through the lens of the color green. My goal was to use green as the primary visual approach, revealing its multifaceted and depthful qualities. At first glance, you see a green tree—but with closer observation, subtle shifts, variations, and even unexpected colors begin to emerge. Green itself carries the essence of life, and as I explored its richness, the title for the piece became clear, reflecting that sense of fullness and vitality. 

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

16 × 20 inch

Price: $1465 (framed)

Story Behind the Painting: When I saw these two horses on a foggy morning, I felt an immediate sense of calm and serenity—feelings I wanted to capture in this painting. The scene was peaceful and still, the horses quietly going about their morning. But when I approached the fence, one hors lifted its head and noticed me, adding a subtle sense of alertness to the otherwise tranquil moment. Rather than breaking the calm, it somehow deepened it. I wanted to translate those gentle, layered emotions into this painting.

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

14 x 18 inch

Price: $1295 (framed)

Available at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery (carriagefactoryartgallery.com 316-284-2749)

Story Behind the Painting: This particular area has a trail that winds around a body of water. It is one of those places that invites you to settle in and spend some time. It was so quiet and peaceful when I was here on a beautiful autumn day. There was no wind, and it seemed like everything around me was very still. In fact, it was so still that it seemed like my senses were heightened. I could hear things I would not typically have heard on different days. I could hear the birds. And as I walked, I could hear the crunch of the drying grasses and drying leaves under my feet. The smells were clear and crisp. It was a very unique experience in this regard. As I painted this, I wanted to capture the amazing feelings of the quietness and the heightened awareness I encountered that day.  

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

16 x 20 inch

Price: $2250

Story Behind the Painting: A traditional western ranch idiom talks about going “out to pasture.” It essentially means putting the animals out in the grassland where they can freely graze for the day. I wanted to capture the feeling of lazy grazing, not having to work too hard; everything is being provided right there. It is like, "Take a bite, take a step, take another bite, take another step, etc., etc.," There is no fighting for green grass and no struggle to survive. The fence is there, but it really isn't much of a concern. Everything is fine. In being “out to pasture” time has slowed down and there is a contentment that leads to loving life.

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

16 x 20 inch

Price: $2250

Story Behind the Painting: I was taking a walk with my wife along a boarded path. There was a small body of water off to the side. I was enjoying the walk and appreciating all the beauty I was experiencing. The tree was nothing special. It was mostly dead, yet part of it was still alive. I kept walking until something caught my attention out of the corner of my eye. Amongst the entanglement of the thicket, this bird perched itself on one of the branches. At that moment, I felt so many things, the primary being, "I have to get my camera without scaring off this bird." What captivated me most was the way the tree entwined into itself, and the bird blended into those entwined surroundings. I thought, "How did I almost miss this?" and then, "What was this bird waiting for?" I could tell that the bird was alert and watchful, yet it also seemed to be relaxed, seemingly protected by everything around it. The branches interconnecting with the bird and vice versa mesmerized me as I pondered the close association between the two. The intertwining bound it all together.

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

16 x 20 inch

Price: $1465 (framed)

Available at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery (carriagefactoryartgallery.com 316-284-2749)

Story Behind the Painting: Early one day I was leaving for a road trip across our great country. It was almost dawn, and I could tell that I was about to witness a beautiful sunrise. Oh my, was I surprised! The sunrise that appeared was more than amazing. It was magnificent! I wanted to capture everything that I felt at that moment. The intensity of the colors and the dramatic contrast were all nestled in the perfect conditions of the coming day. All I could say when I saw it was, "Wow, that is one Radiant Sunrise."

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

16 x 20 inch

Price: $1225

Story Behind the Painting: I have driven by this barn many times and have always wanted to do a painting of it. I don't know why, but I always enjoyed seeing it. Maybe it was because it was always there, very constant and quiet as it stood off in the distance. There seemed to be a steadiness to it that was unhurried by time. There never seemed to be a lot of activity around the place and for the most part the scene was undisturbed. Yet I also knew that because of the passing of time some changes were taking place. It was the slow and steady change of an otherwise constant picture that drew me to create this painting.

24 x 16 inch

Oil & Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

Price: $1250

This painting can be purchase from The District Gallery (thedistrictgallery.com) 865-200-4452

Story Behind the Painting: I took a photograph of this scene years ago, and since that time, whenever I came across it, I said to myself, “I really need to paint this.” Yet, for whatever reason, the inspiration for the painting never fully developed until now. I was so excited when it finally began to come together as a painting. I really love how the early morning light is sweeping across the river. It gives me the feeling that it is going to be a great day. It is full of possibility, hope and promise and it feels as if no challenge is too great because I am ready for whatever comes my way.

16 x 20 inch

Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

Price: $1150

This painting can be purchase from The District Gallery (thedistrictgallery.com) 865-200-4452

Story Behind the Painting: I was doing some exploring outside of Knoxville, TN, and came upon this body of water. What caught my eye was the reflections coming across the water. I knew the body of water was not very deep, but the reflections “felt deep.” It was those deep feelings that inspired this piece. I wanted to capture what it was like to have depth as a source, while periodically displaying a shallow surface.

16 x 20 inch

Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

Price: $1150

This painting can be purchase from The District Gallery (thedistrictgallery.com) 865-200-4452

Story Behind the Painting: I stumbled upon this little gem just outside, Sweetwater, TN. This place was not very far off the main road, but it felt like I was drawn back, into its world. I felt like there was something back there to explore, something beautiful and fantastic—almost wonderous. In some ways, it felt like a small child with the wonderment of discovery and the excitement found in the little things. It was these exciting and playful feelings that inspired this piece.

16 x 20 inch

Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas over Board

Price: $1465 (framed)

Available at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery (carriagefactoryartgallery.com 316-284-2749)

Story Behind the Painting: This painting was inspired by the colors of the night. When you first see this painting, you immediately see the color blue. Then you notice a landscape in the night, often called a nightscape. Upon further observation, you will detect other colors inside the blues. In fact, you might even discover other details that you didn’t see at first glance. There is an unfolding as you view this scene. You may realize that several metaphors come to mind as you ponder this painting. Either way, one thing you will discover is that ‘The Blues Aren’t So Bad’ after all.