Landscape studies

Here's a couple of landscape studies in acrylic. My purpose was to let the reference be a point of departure while at the same time simplifying things a bit. They're not quite as detailed, but the color and composition hold them well. Enjoy.

Divided Fields, 11 x 14, acrylic

Yellow Fields, 11 x 14, acrylic

Waterworks Exhibition

Here's a few images from my recent Waterworks Arts Center show which ended February 12. It moves to High Point in July 2011. The subject of the show was Century Farms and began from a regional artists project grant in 2009. To learn more, visit my Century Farm page on this blog.

Damascus (in progress)

While biking the Damascus bike trail in VA, I came across this scene. It is presently "in progress" and you can see how I've blocked things in and how detail is being added. Water is usually the dominant element in many of my paintings, but this piece allowed for more trees. The sunlight is what makes this scene come alive and how I catch it in the painting will be important.

Pastel sketch

The sketch above was created in pastel. It is roughly 12 x 15. The waters edge is a bit higher here and I lowered it for the larger painting to avoid a line across the middle of the painting.

Untitled, 48 x 24, oil

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Linville Gorge

Acrylic is a great medium for contrast and painting rocks. I used to fear this medium for the quick drying times, but now use it to my advantage. Wiseman's View in Linville Gorge was my subject and the bright sunlight provided great color on these rocks. The photo does not do this piece justice.

Cliffs Of Age, 24 x 30, acrylic SOLD

Monteagle, TN

While traveling around Chattanooga, TN, I visited a favorite place of mine called the Cumberland Rec area around Monteagle, TN. The painting below came from one of the many hikes there. What's nice about this piece are the many things going on within it. It was misting this day, almost raining and we had little time here before the bottom dropped out. I enjoy painting rocks and water and this scene offers a lot.

Cumberland Splendor, 24 x 30, oil, SOLD