I painted this landscape at the Daniel Boone Homestead. I wanted to have a more panoramic feel to express the incredible space. So I decided to try out a triptych approach. Still really enjoy painting on panels more so than canvas.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Fields of Gold
I painted this landscape at the Daniel Boone Homestead. I wanted to have a more panoramic feel to express the incredible space. So I decided to try out a triptych approach. Still really enjoy painting on panels more so than canvas.
Rocky Beach
I painted this right on the beach in Cape Henlopen Park in Delaware. It was the perfect day for painting with a nice breeze coming off the ocean. I discovered I really like painting on masonite. It has no "give" like stretched canvas and I can get more detailed without competing with the texture that canvas has.
Pilot's Point
7x20 acrylic on panel
Painted at Pilot's Point in Cape Henlopen Park in Delaware. This is the most beautiful location in the whole park. I just loved the long bluish shadows cast by the tall grass and fence. It was so windy though the sand actually mixed with my paint.
Something's in the Air
This is Boyertown's foundry located right next door to the YMCA. I painted this from several photos that I took before going to work at about 7AM just as the sun was rising. I couldn't help but think about Monet and his interests in the color of steam and how the lighting effects it.
Hartman's Farm, Route 562
A beautiful farm I drive past on my way to the GoggleWorks on Route 562 in Oley. I love the vast sky and space. SOLD
Blue View
I painted this outside the post office in Boyertown during the global paint-out.
Pleasant Pastures, For Now
I painted this on Longacre's Farm along Route 100. A very warm day, couldn't get the cows out from the trees. It was an unexpected bonus to catch the development construction in the background.
The Willows
This was the results of my one hour challenge; to force myself to paint faster. I learned it helps to use the largest brush possible. This was painted in Wayne, PA.
Daniel Boone Glimmer
I painted this smokehouse at Daniel Boone's Homestead. I like how the roof complements the sky.
Porch Light
I find that light is a huge inspiration for me. I also like composing the shapes that make up a painting. Can you tell? This porch is in Wayne, PA.
Boyertown Railroad
I painted this during the Plein Air Festival in Boyertown and won first place! I chose this location because I liked the sunlight on the red building and how the railroad leads the viewer into the painting. Also, because the railroad was sold and there's talk about putting in a parking lot. So, this is capturing a bit of Boyertown's history.
Kutztown
I painted this during the Kutztown Plein Air Festival. I chose the Main Street to capture the general feeling of the area. SOLD
Hidden Treasures
My friend, Sue, and I painted in this orchard near her house. It was like finding hidden treasure. A fun day.
Out West
Part of the miniature series. Again, trying to imply big space on a small canvas. SOLD
Tall Trees
This is one of a series of miniature paintings that I did based on my cross-country road trip. This one's from the Yellowstone National Park. SOLD
Big Sky
Part of the miniature series. Again, trying to imply big space on a small canvas. SOLD
Chanticleer for Two
This was painted at Chanticleer Gardens in Wayne, PA. A very beautiful place filled with painting possibilities. I liked the way they had pairs of chairs placed throughout the gardens. The bright pink against the dark textured greens caught my eye. It sold to a couple as a Valentine's Day gift.
The Way
A pathway through Chanticleer Gardens in Wayne, PA. A challenge in portraying a range of greens.
Along the Side
This is actually the side of a garage. Painted in Wayne, PA, the beginning of plein air painting.
Sunflowers
My neighbor's house and children. This was a major transitional painting for me. It was the beginning of painting the exterior and outdoor views.
Sun Worshipper
My Boston Terrier in my (once new) home. How I love the strong geometrical patterns of light.
New Beginning
A wonderful moment captured in several photos of my once very young son, now captured in paint. It has a timeless feeling about it. I like the sense of mystery and the juxtaposition of the dark shadows and almost threatening window sashes to the toddler. This is part of a series about windows.
Past, Present, and Future
Part of the Window series. I like the strong light, the play of shadows and the reflection in the glass.
Lindsay Reading
Part of the Window series. I wanted to experiment with using shadows as a positive shape, to create balance in the composition. This is my largest painting and was quite a physical workout.
Blue Chair
I couldn't resist painting the rosy light that came in my room at sunset. Another balancing act of positive and negative space.
Mike Reading
An early window series painting. One of the first of the series to show my interest in geometrical light.
Hope
A still life inspired by my dying plant. It was one of my favorites and I kept hoping it would come back.
Midnight Tea
16x16 watercolor
Aerial perspectives of still life are my way of holding on to painting what I see while really painting abstractly. They're all about composing with shapes and color.
Golden Dreams
Part of the aerial view still life series. I'm very much inspired by artists like Harriet Shorr, Sondra Freckelton, and Janet Fish.
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