On this site are recent paintings done in oil. I primarily use a palette knife. I love the thick texture and the happy little mistakes that happen along the creative process.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Sun Bathing ©

I found this wolf "sun bathing" at the International Wolf Center in Ely Minnesota.  He made a magnificent subject.  Naturally I took some reference photos as he only posed for a few minutes.
Sun Bathing
Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Buddies ©


These "buddies" were spotted in the deep woods of Minnesota.  Perfect subjects for a small masterpiece.
Oil on canvas on panel, 6"W x 8"H
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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Just Around the Corner ©


On a cold winter's day on the prairie, a broken down fence caught my eye.  It was a cold day for plein air painting.
Just Around the Corner
Oil on canvas on panel, 9"H x 12"W
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Crabtree In The Fall ©

Crabtree Nature Center is located in a northwest suburb of Chicago.  It's a great place to paint al la plein air.  
Crabtree In The Fall
Oil on canvas panel, 8"W x 6"H

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Prairie View ©

Plein air masterpiece painted with my palette knife on a warm summer day.
Prairie View
Oil on canvas on panel, 8"W x 6"H

Monday, December 9, 2013

Volvo Bog ©

A group of artists visited the Volo Bog in northern Illinois one early spring morning.  I was inspired!
Volo Bog
Oil on canvas on panel, 8"H x 8"W
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Friday, December 6, 2013

In The Beginning ©

In The Beginning, it was spring.  A blue sky that is so typical of a spring day created this plein air scene captured in oil on canvas panel.
In The Beginning
Oil on canvas on panel, 8"H x 8"W
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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Inspired ©

A lake in Ely, Minnesota inspired this plein air masterpiece painted with my palette knife.  The palette helped me create a lot of texture.
Inspired
Oil on canvas on panel, 8"H x 10"W
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Pour Me a Cup ©

An afternoon snack: tea and orange slices. mmmmm
Pour Me a Cup
Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 6"W

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Firecrackers ©

Texture and bright colors create an impressionistic view of a woodland floor covered with spring flowers.
Firecrackers
Oil on canvas on panel, 7"H x 5"W

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Cabin in the Woods ©

The ice cold blue leads the viewer to the rusty path and then, The Cabin in the Woods.
Cabin in the Woods
Oil on canvas, 6"H x 12"W

Monday, July 8, 2013

Strawberry Field ©


Strawberry Field
Oil on canvas panel, 8"H x 10"W
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Prairie Pond ©


On Saturday my plein air friends and I discovered a new little park outside of Crystal Lake, IL.  The day was just beautiful.......sunny, breezy and painting buddies.  I couldn't ask for more!!!!
Prairie Pond 
Oil on canvas panel, 10"H x 10"W
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