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November 20, 2018Creativity has always been a passion of mine. I am inspired by the beauty of this world and seek to express it in watercolor and mixed media paintings. I invite you to share in these expressions of joy.
Before the First Run
In January we experienced our first real snowfall in some time. “Before the First Run” tells the story of a winter morning, fresh tracks, and the promise of a long day outside.
Light’s Long Reach
“Light’s Long Reach” captures the glow of late-day light moving through the streets of Old Prague. Prague is a city of beauty and history and a great place to visit.
After the Snow Fell Quietly
“After the Snow Fell Quietly” reflects the dramatic, hushed view from the top of the Bastei rock formation in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains near Dresden, Germany, just after a light snowfall.
Measured Hand
Measured Hand is a watercolor portrait of an artisan at the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory in Germany. I aimed to capture his quiet concentration as years of skill and discipline guide each deliberate movement, where craftsmanship and creativity meet.
Crowned by the Light
Crowned by the Light portrays the upper domes of St. Nicholas Church in Prague as they emerge briefly from mist, touched by the last quiet glow of the day. Rather than describing the full architecture, the painting focuses on a…
Seaside Stroll, Menton
This watercolor captures an elderly couple sharing a peaceful walk along the sunlit promenade in Menton, France. Surrounded by palm trees and pastel hillside homes, the scene evokes romance, memory, and the quiet beauty of growing older together.
Deeply Rooted
“Deeply Rooted” tells the story of a peaceful walk under tall beech trees on the River Walk in Hillsborough, NC. The golden fall leaves and strong roots hint at lasting love, memories, and the kind of quiet connection that grows…
Carved In Stone
During our visit to Iceland, we visited the Fjadrargljufur nature conservation area. This canyon is about 100m deep and over 1km long and is believed to have been formed during the end of the last ice age over 9000 years…
Nature’s Palette
Following my involvement in the Watercolor Society of North Carolina’s 2024 Annual Exhibition, I was inspired to “paint large and complicated” after seeing the amazing paintings from artists across our state. I sought inspiration from a favorite source – nature.…
Boarding the Governor’s Island Ferry
When I was in high school, my dad was stationed at Governor’s Island in New York City harbor. Governor’s Island was a Coast Guard base and a unique place to live. Just off the tip of Manhattan and across from…
Before My Morning Coffee
This painting was a delightful experiment with textures and colors. Dry brush on rough paper, splattering paint with a toothbrush and scratching with a knife combined with the wonderful interplay of watercolor pigments on paper. Note that the back of…
