WIP on the #easel. A long way to go but this is my favorite step in the entire process. After I have finished the initial block-in, I go back and really focus on drawing, making sure each shape is as unique as possible, re-establishing and connecting the darks, ensuring rhythm and solving problems.

Late afternoon sketch from Stanford University just next to the Cantor Arts Museum.

“Foggy Coast” - 16x20” - Oil - Private Collection
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“In Search of Guy Rose” - 30x36” - Oil on Linen - Available.
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Some recent work. I work primarily in oil on linen panels for my smaller pieces, and stretched linen for larger works.
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Some recent work. I work primarily in oil on linen panels for my smaller pieces, and stretched linen for larger works.

Plein air landscape painting from Thailand from last year.

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A recent field sketch. Looking forward to getting back out after the recent rain. 9x12” oil on panel.

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I was honored to be included in the 2024 Salon at the Triton Museum. Great show with a tremendous turnout at the opening reception.

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A painting from Red Rock Canyon - 12x16” - Oil on Linen Panel.

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“Point Lobos Arch” - 18x24” - Available.

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Mori Point plein air. 9x12” oil on linen panel.

“Reflections” - 18x24” - Oil on Linen Panel