Tolliver Falls

"Tolliver Falls"... 6x8" Oil on Belgian Linen panel, alla prima #60,
3-21-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Helen!

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Follow the meandering trail through the white pines, hemlocks, and craggy rocks along the Youghiogheny River... take in all the beauty of nature. All of a sudden you come across a trail that seems less traveled... you decide to take it. As you walk a bit you enter a small secluded place and there it is... Tolliver Falls.... creation displayed at its best.

"Tolliver Falls" is my second painting of intimate and peaceful waterfalls. These falls are also found in Garrett County, Maryland, at the Swallow Falls State Park (See my painting "Muddy Creek Falls #1").

The Master's Gaze

"The Master's Gaze"... 7x5" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 3-15-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Martha!

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Jesus has been the central figure in the lives of many since his arrival... no wonder that he would be depicted in art for centuries. From the early religious iconic symbols, through the work of the Old Masters, to the present day... he has made a major impact on the art world.

Artist depictions of Jesus are from much later than his time walking the earth. Therefore, we do not have any way of knowing exactly what he looked like. More importantly, the Bible seems to place no great importance on Jesus' physical appearance. Isaiah tells us: "He has no form or majesty that we should look upon Him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him" (Isaiah 53:2).

Many different pictures of Jesus are shown to us in the world.

Question: Which one is the right one?

Answer: His personal features and appearance are of no importance when compared to the reason He came to this world... I love how God's Word (the Bible) doesn't get caught up in pointless details (like what Jesus looked like) that could distract us from the truth. My favorite description of Jesus is found in John 14:6.

Secluded Spot

"Secluded Spot"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, en plein aire, 3-18-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Jean!

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I nestled in this secluded spot at the Cedar Point branch of the Croatan National Forest in eastern North Carolina to spend a relaxing afternoon plein air painting. The glimmer of sunlight was shining like diamonds that day and the sights, sounds, and smells of nature were at their prime... a GREAT day!

Field of Dreams

"Field of Dreams"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 2-6-2007.
SOLD... Thaks Rocco!

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A perfect setting for a hike or better yet... a picnic. "Field of Dreams" captures the beauty of God's creation and the majestic elegance of trees.

"Edith" after Sargent

"Edith after Sargent"... 7x5" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 7-2006.

SOLD... Thanks Carol!

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One of my favorite artists is John Singer Sargent. I have spent a lot of time studying and copying works of some of my favorite masters and this piece is a cover of one of Sargents portrait studies... "Portrait of Edith French". Last summer I took a workshop under artist, John Cox, and one of the topics was working with a limited palette. This workshop painting was painted with two colors plus black and white.

Sunset Marsh #2

"Sunset Marsh #2"... 5x7" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 3-10-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Sheila!

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Coastal North Carolina has some of the most beautiful scenery... hard to beat the marshlands at sunset. The glow in "Sunset Marsh #2" is warm and peaceful.

Sunset Marsh #1

"Sunset Marsh #1"... 6x8" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 3-9-2007.
SOLD...Thanks Jann!

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Coastal North Carolina has some of the most beautiful scenery... hard to beat the marshlands at sunset. The sky in "Sunset Marsh #1" (#2 to follow soon) almost seems on fire with color.

Relaxing at Fat Tony's

Relaxing at Fat Tony's... 8x6" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 2-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Andrew!
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My wife came across this scene while spending the day in Wilmington, North Carolina.... lucky for me she had the camera. I really enjoy painting city street scenes like this... especially in the old historical sections of town. I could paint 100 paintings in a three block radius of Front Street in downtown Wilmington and every one be fresh and unique.

Contemplation

"Contemplation"... 7x5" Oil on oil primed canvas board, alla prima, 3-14-2007.
SOLD... Thanks again Bob!

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"Contemplation" is painted in one of my favorite styles... a value study done predominately in Terra Rosa. The warmth of color always makes a dramatic portrait study.

"and Mary pondered these things in her heart"...

The Willow it Weeps

"The Willow it Weeps"... 5x7" Oil on Panel, alla prima, 3-2007.
SOLD... Thanks Helen!
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Weeping Willow trees always remind me of loved ones who have left us. Their swaying branches almost dance... and always to a peaceful tune in my minds eye. Let this painting, "The Willow it Weeps", give you that peaceful feeling as you mentally take a stroll along the stream and maybe even take a rest under the willow.