Baobab

28x36 A Baobab is like a tree from a fairy tale. They also call it the "Upside down Tree" When you paint one you have to forget everything you ever knew about a tree.

Spring!

One of the nice things about Spring is the fog that hangs around in the morning. They even delay schools because of it. Another nice thing is the arrival of the Osprey. They made it back, safe and sound and are fast to work making nest improvements. Soon the female will be sticking to nest and we will know we have eggs!

My Beach Baby

8x10 oil on linen board. Matthew and I share a favorite subject. Our son Patrick. Shout out to Naples Florida!!

Jasmine

Oil on linen, 8x10 Matthew dragged me to a portrait session and I had such fun he doesn't want me to come back! I haven't done a life portrait in many years!

Masai Tribesman

18x28 oil on linen This painting was a great excuse to use some different colors like a super red!! I did lots of figure painting in college so it was fun to brush up on some skills.

The Centurion

26x18 oil on linen. This re-visits a theme I have painted in the past. Wildlife as still life.

Amaizing

It's January and it's coooooold! The news is obsessed with this story. I know here in Maryland we are not suffering as much as other states around the country. But it is winter, after all! This morning our thermometer read 10 degrees. I took this photo from the front porch, still in my PJs. This pair of Swans and waterfowl mix are out there in the elements, everyday!

Bushbuck

6x8, oil on linen

Waterhole

9x12, oil on linen

Oryx

8x16, oil on linen

Mara Cheetahs

9x12, oil on linen. Here is a series of small paintings of Africa. I'm really enjoying working small for a change! This is a Cheetah family I have painted before. We had the pleasure of watching the Mom hunt and take down a small Wildebeast. It got away, this time.

The Spoils

9x12 oil on linen, This is a study for a possible large painting. This lion pride is in Chobe and they are experts at killing Buffalo.

Ghost Ship

24x30 oil on linen, Something different for me. It was fun painting the Schooner, Lady Maryland. On the horizon, sometimes you get this mirage effect in the summertime. The boat seems to be floating in air and you almost feel it could be a real mirage or ghost ship that disappears minutes later.

Mysty Glade

24x36, oil on linen, North American Elk

Crab House

9x12 oil on linen. This is another Summer time haunt. I love fall but hate the end of boating season!

Herman Krentz

9x12, oil on linen. We literally stalk this beautiful Skipjack every summer and have seen it in every possible lighting situation. This is one of my favorite scenes.

Miss Louise

8x10, oil on canvas. Last July I was honored to be selected to a group of Plein Air painters in "Paint Easton" competition. This was a real eye opener for me. I was humbled by the talent of painters from all over the country. Plein air painting is NOT for sissys.... 90 degree heat, 110% humidtity, and a thunderstorm. Some painters were out at sunrise and go till sunset....and even night painting! This painting is from a spot in Claiborn, MD where I spent many hours.

Pillars of the Community

15x46 oil on linen. Again, I need to catch up on posts. Had fun doing this one!

60x48 oil on Linen This Rhino turned on a dime.....next step is a full out charge.

Painting Dust

I love painting large. Yes I am really painting but I am very aware of the camera!