The Golden Hour
In photography, the “golden hour” is the time shortly after sunrise and before sunset where the sun is low on the horizon and the light is particularly warm and attractive for photographs. During a visit to Colorado with my daughter,…
The Snowy Footbridge
During a visit with my daughter and her husband in Boulder, CO, we took a trip up to the Rocky Mountain National Park. It was snowing and cold but we were captivated by the beautiful sights. There were small herds…
Rocky Mountain Llama Farm
While visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Colorado recently, I enjoyed seeing the beautiful snowy landscapes that are infrequent visitors to North Carolina. My daughter and I were taking a walk together on a snowy morning and I was captivated…
Hog Heaven
I really enjoy southern barbecue. When I moved to Durham years ago following college, I became acquainted with the “proper” way to eat it. A mound of pulled pork barbecue must be topped with a spicy, vinegar-based sauce and a…
The Brave
I painted this watercolor as a wedding gift for my nephew, Daniel Jacquier, and his wife, Hannah. Dan and Hannah are graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy and “Brave” is a boat he sailed while at the academy. I’ve always…
The Farmhouse Shelf
My mom is descended from a long line of dairy farmers based in eastern Connecticut. Her maiden name was Gallup and the farm where she was born has been owned by the family since the 1600’s. Whenever I get the…
Newcombe Lake
Lately I have found myself drawn to line and wash watercolor paintings. The technique is quite old and was practiced by ancient Chinese artists and was very popular in 17th century Europe. It is often associated with preparatory sketches of…
An American Beech Tree
I came upon this American Beech tree on a walk beside the Eno River in Hillsborough NC. I was captivated by the interesting exposed roots of the tree poised beside the path. I decided to use a “line and wash”…
January Snow
After an overnight snow in January, I took a hike on the Eno River in Durham. I was inspired by the dramatic contrast of the snow with the water and surrounding rocks.
The Crashing Wave
In honor of my dad, Thomas P. Schaefer (Capt. USCG Ret.), who passed away in August 2018. As dad lay in his hospital bed battling a brain tumor, I asked him if he would like to paint a picture with…
