.....Reflections of Light

As the summer draws to a close I am seeking more water, rocks and streams for inspiration. With a heavy backpack and tripod I hiked Dupont State Forest in search of "the picture". After going up and down and all around the trails I finally find "the picture" under the bridge just yards from my car. It is not a rushing stream, no drama. Just two gentle streams coming together so as to not disturb the reflection from the trees. Nothing dramatic until you see the morning light bathing the trees, as the sun greets the morning, and the colors come alive and are reflected in the gentle water.  So quietly I sit sketching and capturing the scene while at the same time becoming intoxicated by the sound of the running stream and the serenity of the early morning. 


I plan on returning in early October to capture the Fall colors and the changing season  reflected in the gentle stream. Here is what formulated in my mind that quiet morning and that I captured on canvas.

.......Morning Breakthrough

As the morning light was breaking through this spot in The Great Smoky National Park, I was also getting a breakthrough in the journey of my painting. I recently participated in  a workshop with Alan McCarter, which required putting my small brushes aside and to begin painting with the larger ones, giving me the more expressive, loose painting I have so enjoyed in the work of other artists. Thanks to Alan's encouragement, lots of paint, a palette knife, a couple of large brushes and the Grace of God, I had a blast  painting this gentle waterfall. I have this wonderful fascination with rocks and water and what better place to be than in the mountains of North Carolina.

......And the Journey Continues

 This collection of art represents some of my favorite pieces that have been sold..... Browse and enjoy.

This tractor belongs to a wonderful man called Ray Talley. The Talleys' have farmed the land in this area since the 1600's. Having seen the tractor on many a morning while cycling the occasion presented itself where I was able to approach farmer Talley and ask if I could paint his tractor.......after pondering my request he agreed and most importantly gave me the faith that I could do his tractor justice with my paint brush. Farmer Talley expressed a great desire to place this painting of his tractor by his produce stand. Creating my painting was indeed a site to behold....picture me sitting on a feed bucket beside a large pile of cow dung surrounded by swarming flies trying to sketch "JD" to the sounds of all the barnyard creatures that were in the vicinity. In the process farmer Talley shared aspects of his life and I came away from this experience feeling that my meeting of farmer Talley and being able to paint his truck was indeed a gift from God. Needless to say he was most please with the end result I had done "JD" justice. 

 

 

Framed Paintings

These images represent some of my recent work that I have framed and that I wish to share with you.

 Black Beauty

Grace Sisters 

Summer Creek



My Maiden Voyage

I am thrilled to be able to use this blog-site to share with you my passion for painting the many landscapes that are around me. It is a never ending quest. In every walk with nature you always seem to find more than you seek. Come join me and follow my work over the course of the many years ahead. Below are some of my favorite paintings.

The Homestead

Champion Hills 13th Hole (Hendersonville, NC)

Preacher Osteen's House

Tranquility