"Picnic"

picnic in the park
blue-sky day with cypress stumps
basking in the sun





















These plein air drawings were done in Greenfield Park in Wilmington, NC. 
Both are graphite applied to pages in my sketchbook.

Painting from Plein Air Sketches

Here are two plein air sketches that I did in Julian Price Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway. On this lovely morning I drew the first one in a more literal/representational way as a "warming-up" exercise.  Then, responding on an inspirational/intuitive level the second sketch came to life.  Later, back in my studio, I created the painting "Brookside" .

"Good Times"

strong and graceful gate
just a brake from here to there
good life on both sides

acrylic on panel
10 5/8" X 16"

Gifted

"Brookside"

early light breaks forth
earthy scents and brook made sounds
sketching in the park

acrylic on canvas
16" X 20"

"Sunlit Meditation"

meditating place
warmth and peaceful solitude
our sunlit garden

oil on canvas
24" X 36"
SOLD
Commission delivered and new owners quite pleased with my interpretation of their back garden!

"To Say Thank You"

scented pristine white
a thank you for our luncheon
such a thoughtful gift

Mixed Media (graphite, wax crayon, acrylic, felt markers)
on paper

I haven't posted anything in a while because I've been working on some commissions (I'll post when finished.).  However,yesterday, while my grandsons were creating in my studio (they love Papa's studio!), I created too.  Phoebe and Bill had sent us these beautiful lilies after attending our summer luncheon last Saturday.  I just couldn't let this wonderful opportunity of "capturing" them in my own way pass me by.  So, while Jacob (8 yrs.) painted a very symmetrical composition with primary colors (looks like a rectangular mandala), and Zachary (6yrs.) a rabbit standing by a tree, I used mediums at hand applying them to a sketchbook page.  I think having my boys around inspires me to be as "free" as they are with spontaneous creativity and use of any medium.
We always have so much fun!

"City Summer"

light filled soft white clouds
float over our fair city
crepe myrtles blooming

oil on canvas
20" X 20"

"Rare Moment on Fourth Street"

driving down fourth street
toward the center of town
a quiet moment

oil on canvas

16" X 20"
GIFTED

"Kissed"

quiet moment as
kissed by late light and shadow
we prepare to rest

oil on canvas
20" X 16"
Gifted
I gave this to my great niece as a wedding gift.

"Springs Height"

sun beams through the trees
azalea color peaks
warm days and cool nights

Acrylic on Canvas
20" X 16"
Gifted