"PALOUSE STREAM"

11" x 14" oil on board

SOLD

This small landscape is a very loose and spontaneous painting that I created for an exhibit of the Palouse area of Eastern Washington. I came upon this scene while on a drive through the Edwall area of Washington state. The cool stream was surrounded by pine trees and the reflection on the water was captivating. I usually paint a bit tighter than this but, for this piece, the bold strokes and thick application of the paint worked well to convey the atmosphere of the day and the depth of the water. It was one of the first pieces of the series of landscapes to sell in the exhibit.

"CELADON AND LILACS 1"

24" x 48" oil on canvas

This large, 24" x 48" floral oil painting has received a great deal of positive response from many of my collectors. It appeals to both masculine and feminine tastes alike. The rich jewel tones are set against a deep, warm background using the cast shadows of the lilac clusters. The celadon vase is from my own collection and I studied the effect of light on it's surface for nearly a year before the painting was created.

Lilacs are perhaps my favorite flower due of a combination of their showy clusters along with their distinctive and intoxicating, heady scent. The wide range of violet tones always works well with greens (my favorite color), producing a mysterious and rich composition. I paint lilacs often because of my love for them as well as their appeal to viewers.