October Morning ©

On a crisp October morning, I was drawn to this magnificent scene on the grounds of Willow Creek Church. I think I used my palette knife more than my brushes. I love the little surprises you get with a palette knife.  It was the perfect tool for capturing the many textures of the grasses covering the ground. 

Oil on canvas on panel, 10x10"
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Ray's ©

I discovered this cute hot dog stand in Fairfield, Illinois during a plein air event.  Rumor has it that they have the best French fries in the county.
Oil on canvas on panel.  8x8"
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October Hike ©

Last weekend I participated in a Plein Air event in Fairfield, Illinois. I was driving around the back roads of Fairfield looking for a place to paint when I drove by this beautifully lit, winding  path. The scene became my inspiration for this small masterpiece.  It was a rainy day with no sign of letting up, so I decided to paint inside my car: a small Honda Fit!!  It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it.   

As a painter, I always look for contrast in color and light when choosing a plein air location.  Even though it was raining, the fall leaves were illuminated.  I am pleased with the results.

Oil on canvas on panel, 8"W x 10"H
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Joy ©

This is a plein air painting done at Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, Illinois.  I brought my granddaughter who is 5 to plein air paint with me.  She had a wonderful time painting in acrylics. I think I have a new partner to paint with! The fall colors were just starting, and the weather could not have been better.  Now if we could get rid of the mosquitos!!

Oil on canvas on panel, 8"H x 10"W
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Strawberry Farm ©

This is a painting I did at the strawberry farm for the Cedarburg plein air event this summer. I just love this location because it offers so many different things to paint.
Oil on canvas on board, 6" H x 12"W
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A Special Place ©

This landscape painting is a commission.  It is a painting of a beautiful 6 acre lot that my client and her fiancé own. She had me paint it for his birthday.
Oil on canvas on panel, framed, 16x20"
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Volo Bog ©

Volo Bog Nature Center has a wonderful artist reception where the artist paintings are on display and up for bid.  My painting sold!!
Oil on canvas on panel, 6x8"
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