"Woodland Ardor"

This painting is imaginary.  However, it was inspired by my many walks in the woods along Monarcas Creek. I wanted to create a scene that is typical of this area of North Carolina.  

                                              60" x 48"

                                              acrylic

                                              SOLD

"Foothills Farm"

 With the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background, this is a very typical scene in the foothills of North Carolina.

                                              16" x 22"

                                              watercolor

                                              SOLD

"From a Strong Base"

 It always amazes me that some trees seem to survive in spite of all hardships like hot, cold, winds, ice, snow, wet, dry, insects, diseases and man's abuse. 

                                               10" x 10"

                                               watercolor

"Reynolda Color"

When the gardens are in full bloom, the colors are so bright and beautiful.  A stroll down the paths certainly lifts the spirits and quite a vision to behold.

                                              16" x 22"

                                              watercolor

                                               SOLD

"Summer Morning at Reynolda"

 Where Lake Katherine used to be is this wetland with a narrow stream flowing through.  I tried to capture the intensity of the bright morning light.

                                              22" x 16"

                                              watercolor

                                              SOLD

"Historic Odd Fellows Cemetery"

A pleasant morning painting in this old cemetery here in Winston-Salem while volunteers were giving tours to acquaint people with it's history.  A small group of dedicated citizens are working hard to rescue the site from the ravages of time and neglect.

                                              6" x 9"

                                              watercolor

"Foothills Farmland"

 Gently rolling hills, a ploughed field ready for planting, woodsy areas and  a red dirt bank along with a creek barely visible at the left side of the field depicts an imaginary landscape very typical of this area of the country where I grew up. 

                                              16"x 20"

                                              oil

"View of Hawksbill and Tablerock Mountains"

A view from high above the Linville River and Linville Gorge in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

                                             18" x 24"

                                             oil

                                           

"Imagine Autumn"

 This is an imaginary landscape evoking all my times spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  

                                                       18" x 24" 

                                                       oil on canvas

"Pond at Kimmel Park"

 May you feel the peace that I did while enjoying this lovely still pond.  

                                                      8" x 10"

                                                      watercolor

"Wilkes County Farm in July"

 I really enjoy driving around in neighboring counties.  The farmland is so beautiful in the rolling hills as you get closer to the mountains going west.  This is a scene from my travels back in July.

                                                      8" x 10"

                                                      watercolor

"Somewhere on the Blue Ridge Parkway"

I think this view was near Grandfather Mountain along the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Painted from a photograph.  I just don't remember the exact location.  

                                                       8" x 10" 

                                                       watercolor

"On Pilot Mountain"

very near the top
high above the valley heat
endless view below

                                       8" x 10"

                                       watercolor

"The Yadkin River in Forsyth County, NC"

 The Yadkin River is one of the longest rivers in North Carolina.  It runs through my home county. During  the summer months many people enjoy boating, kyacking, and tubing (riding inflated tire inner tubes) down the river.

                                                     8" x 10"

                                                     watercolor

"At Asheville Botanical Gardens"

 The town of Asheville, NC has a wonderful botanical garden.  In the past I've enjoyed meandering through basking in the beautiful sights, sounds and scents of nature.  Here's a painting of one of my favorite vistas there:

                                                      8" x 10" 

                                                      watercolor

"Grandfather Mountain on a Gray Day"

 To me, "soft" days (as the British call overcast, cloudy days) have always had an engaging beauty.  Here's my painting of one of our state's iconic landmarks on such a day:

                                                      8" x 10"

                                                      watercolor

                                                     

"Trail at Mill Creek"

 A place not too far from my home where I love to walk.  The midday shadows and bright light are what attracted me to this scene.

                                                      8" x 10"

                                                      watercolor

                                                   

                                                      

"At Reynolda Village"

 Each season brings new plants blooming at Reynolda Village.  It's always a treat to walk around the gardens and see what's new.

                    8" x 10"

                    watercolor

"Sky Over Sampson County Farm"

 Another typical scene down east in North Carolina where the geography gets flatter as you travel toward the sea.  The morning sky was exceptionally beautiful on this day. 

     16" x 20"

     oil on canvas panel

     SOLD

"Farm Near Route 18"

One day while driving in the country I came upon this scene. It is very typical of farms in this area right at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

                                          16' x 20"
                                           oil on canvas