Coming Together
Following the evacuation of the McDougald Terrace public housing complex in Durham, this group of residents gathered in prayer in the parking lot. Look closely at their faces and postures and you may imagine the hopes and fears that they…
Grateful
During Hurricane Florence this young man and his family were rescued from the raging floodwaters and taken to an evacuation center. Despite the devastating loss and grim future, he saw the efforts of the NC Diaper Bank team to bring…
Being Heard
As I stood in the back of the NC Diaper Bank truck serving as a volunteer unloading supplies, I witnessed this tender scene at one of the hotels we visited to help the displaced residents of the McDougald Terrace housing…
Stone Bridge, Duke Gardens
Earlier this year I was privileged to photograph my nephew, Chris, as he knelt on one knee and proposed marriage on this bridge in Duke Gardens. Chris and Christina were married in November and the choice of a wedding gift…
“Breakneck Road”
We are encouraged as artists to tell a story with our paintings… but how about a joke? This cute scene actually happened when I was up in Maine a few years ago. There was an antique car show and I…
Art On Display and For Sale
Selected original watercolor paintings and prints of my work is on display and for sale in the clubhouse at Hollow Rock Racquet and Swim Club, 5100 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27707 during October and November. Come by and check out…
Trencin Castle, Slovakia
A historic castle in western Slovakia, it dates back to the age of the Roman empire. I loved the perspective of the castle looming over the town and water below.
Monhegan Island Coastline
Monhegan Island in Maine is a magical place to visit. The island is a quiet community which is home to many artists and craftsmen. There are interesting paths winding through the natural areas which suddenly emerge into spectacular views of…
Peles Castle
Who hasn’t wanted to live in a castle at some point in their life? My good friend, Sabina Foisor, is a native of Romania and gave me this image after a trip home. What a beautiful scene straight out of…
The Jacobite
My brother returned from a trip to Scotland with many interesting photographs and stories. I was particularly taken with a photo of this fellow in traditional garb lighting a pipe and knew I had to paint it. This is a…