"Chateau Gevrey Chambertin"

This stage of the painting shows further development with the "laying in" of more dark and mid-tones as well as now some of the lights are being established.
Acrylic on Canvas
36" X 48"

"Chateau Gevrey Chambertin"

After stretching my canvas (36" X 48"), I applied a yellow oxide underpainting (acrylic). Next, I drew a somewhat faint and detailed graphite layout of the architectural elements of this old winery. I only do this much drawing when it is necessary to get all of the details "just right". Then, I began by laying in the darkest as well as some of the mid-tone areas of the composition.
Acrylic on Canvas
36" X 48"

"Chateau Gevrey Chambertin"

The beginning stages of a commissioned painting that I have been working on since my last post. My clients are wine afficionados and enjoy visiting and learning about the many vineyards and wineries of our world (along with a bit of tasting along the way!).
My compostion was drawn from this photo that I downloaded from them over the internet. After discussion, we decided that a vertical painting would work the best for available spaces in their home (the final "hanging spot" will be decided upon delivery of the finished painting).
After showing them my very simple compositional sketch, they agreed that this is what I should paint.

"Old Ferry Dock Road-Harkers Island, NC"

A delightful morning painting in this historic village. A lovely lady watched me paint this and then bought it after telling me that I had just painted her home (the house on the left)!
Acrylic on Canvas
20" X 16"
(Plein Air)
SOLD

"Day's Arriving-Old Salem"

Early morning light casts shadows of fences and gardens in historic Old Salem. Oil on Canvas 16" X 10"

SOLD

"Angel Garden"

A verdant garden path behind a friend's home.
Oil on Canvas
9" X 12"
GIFTED

"Near Osprey Lane, Topsail, NC"

Looking in the opposite direction of my last painting...yet another view that captivated my attention and desire to paint this charming little house on the bay.
The mornign light spread warmth over the view in front of me.
Oil on Raymar Panel
12" X 9"
(Plein Air)
SOLD

"Looking Toward Alligator Bay, Topsail, NC"

A clear crisp day. I found the perfect place to paint plein air in a gazebo at the end of a pier in this beautiful inlet. Quiet, alone to paint the beauty of the moment.
Oil on Raymar Panel
12" X 9"
(Plein Air)
SOLD

"Marsh at Fort Fisher"

A cold and windy November day when I did this painting. This was the first time that I used my new French easel (a gift from my sister Peggy). I had to hold on tight to everything so that nothing would blow away! All in all a very satisfying experience to be in the moment and to be pleased with my finished creation. My set-up location was just behind one of NC's fabulous state aquariums, which would be just the right in this composition and to the left, just over the dunes, is the Atlantic Ocean.
"Marsh at Fort Fisher" (North Carolina)
Oil on Canvas
18" X 12"
(Plein Air)
SOLD

"Sunlight on the Cape Fear"

One day while driving down the road closest to the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC, I discovered this wonderful spot right on the river. I was so enamored by the bright sunlight with it's head-on glare on the water. I tried to capture that in this painting. A very peaceful and pleasant experience for me.
"Sunlight on the Cape Fear"
Oil on Canvas Panel
12" X 9"
(Plein Air)

Gifted