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.

Friday, January 31, 2014

Morning View ©


This beautiful field is across the street from my home.  I painted it from inside my porch with all my winter gear on!  I just love the way the sun plays across the field, giving the trees a beautiful bronze glow.  The shadows on the snow are awesome with the different blues and violets.   
Oil on canvas panel, 8"H x 10"W

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Spring in Eagle ©

My reference photo was taken at a plein air workshop I attended in Eagle, Wisconsin.  I remember a very warm and sunny day filled with the joy, doing what I love.
Oil on canvas on panel, 9"W x 12"H

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Prairie ©


I used splashes of color to lead the viewer into this painting; from cadmium red light, to light blue, to violet and finally greenish blue.  
Oil on canvas panel, 12"H x 12"W

Friday, January 3, 2014

Winter Splendor ©



I think I captured the feelings I had that day: ice cold winter, freezing cold.
Winter Splendor
Oil on canvas on panel, 8"H x 10"W

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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