Winter Glow
One of the features of watercolor painting that attracted me from photography is the freedom it offers to imagine and compose scenes. Certainly, with advances in digital image editing and AI assistance, that gap is closing. However, it is appealing…
McFarland Farms
On my way to Durham I frequently pass McFarland Farms. My mom grew up on a farm in Connecticut and my many happy memories has always given me a special interest in farms. There was something very familiar about this…
“Under Construction”
Despite the oppressive weight of the pandemic, my hometown of Durham, NC has continued to grow and change. I took the reference photos for this painting in April 2021 while walking downtown near the historic Durham Athletic Park. I thought…
West Main
Continuing my fascination with images of our Durham downtown, this painting is of a portion of West Main Street. I was inspired by the interesting architecture and colors of the buildings along with the diversity of businesses. This small (8×10)…
Reflections
This painting captures a special moment of reflection following the passing of his mom. In a beautiful way, the tattoos on his arms tell the story of a life’s journey and the devotional he holds speaks to the peace that…
Mom’s Azaleas
For Mother’s Day this year I painted my mom’s favorite view of her azaleas out her kitchen window. By the time Mother’s Day rolled around the azaleas had faded so it was a nice reminder of their beauty. I normally…
Saltbox Seafood Joint
One of the local Durham “gems” is the Saltbox Seafood Joint owned by Chef Ricky Moore. Born and raised here in NC, Chef Ricky employs his creative culinary skills to offer a variety of seafood dishes to delight his customers.…
Bali Beach Sunset
My daughter shared a vacation photo from a trip to Bali that was a much needed escape from the winter here in Durham. I was inspired by the whimsical scene of beanbag chairs on the beach and the rich saturated…
Families Moving Forward
I created this painting as a donation to a fundraiser for a local nonprofit Families Moving Forward. They provide a home and support for homeless families in Durham. The painting was sold in an online auction and the proceeds went…
A Night at the Ball Park
One of the really enjoyable ways to spend a summer evening in Durham is to watch the Durham Bulls play baseball. The excitement of the crowd, the smell of food from the concessions, the many activities both on the field…
