Hilltop Farm ©

Just across the street from the Volo Bog, Illinois sits a red barn on a hill.  I was happy to have found the perfect site for my day of plein air painting. I just love the way the farm is nestled into the hillside.  I added the pink flowers in the foreground to draw the viewer to the beginning of the path leading to the red barn.

Oil on canvas on panel, 8 x 10"

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Just Around The Bend ©

I used a photograph I took in Wisconsin as my inspiration for this painting.  My friend and I were enjoying the scenery as we drove through the Wisconsin countryside, looking for things to paint....old barns...farm houses and such. We came across this wonderful red barn.  I think what intrigued me the most about the photo was how the pavement reflected little bits of the sky and the barn.

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W
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Grandpa's Farm ©

I painted this small masterpiece during a plein air workshop.  I had fun creating an interesting composition while incorporating all of the junk you usually find around farms. Great time had by all!
Oil on canvas on panel. 10x10"
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Field of Dreams ©

I painted this small masterpiece for a plein air competition in Woodstock, IL at the Kishwaukee headwaters.  Three of my friends and I spent the day together, painting outside on a beautiful Sunday morning in early summer.  

Oil on canvas on panel, 8 x 8"

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Kishwaukee Fields ©

Just on the edge of Woodstock, is a really lovely little park.  Nearby you will find the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River.  The river begins as a wetland stream in Woodstock, IL and runs to Rockford, IL where it becomes part of the Rock River.  I chose to paint this small masterpiece during a Woodstock plein air event last spring. 

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"W x 8"H

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

Farm On Bergett ©

One Sunday morning I decided to paint a farm down the street from our house.  I've passed by this house for years, so this was the day!  It was so cool because I got to meet a lot of our neighbors when they stopped and asked what I was doing!
Farm On Bergett
Oil on canvas panel, 8"H x 10"W

Crimson Oasis ©

Heading  up to Ely Minnesota last winter,  we came around the corner and this beautiful barn was standing there.  I couldn't wait to paint it! 
Crimson Oasis
Oil on canvas on panel, 5"W, 3 1/2"H
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