Oil on canvas, 16×20 inches, $250This is a scene from the lowland area in Tice Woods. I was taken by the strength of this tree existing in an environment where it sort of had to fight off the surrounding vegetation. Kind of a heroism in quiet.
Tag: landscape
Stream Shadows in Rock Creek
Oil on hardboard, 16×20, $350 This painting captures the long, crisp shadows cast across Rock Creek on a clear day. The trunks lean and stretch toward the water, while their reflections break the stream into abstract forms. The contrast between cool blue water and glowing gold foliage creates a rich balance of light and dark. […]
Dreaming Along the Creek
Oil on hardboard, 14×18, $325 This painting captures a quiet Oregon stream on a cloudy summer day. I was drawn to the way the fallen logs stretched into the water, creating a natural point of focus. The soft greens and blues reflect the filtered light and stillness of the moment. The whole scene has a […]
Fogarty Creek: Upstream Abstraction
Oil on canvas, 16×20, $350 This abstracted view of Fogarty Creek looks upstream from the bridge, where the forest leans close to the water and light skips between the trees. This work explores the rhythm and texture of the creek without trying to capture every detail. I’ve painted this location many times, but in this […]
Three Rivers
Oil on canvas, 16×20 inches, $425 The river known as Three Rivers winds its way through a town of the same name, carrying the forest’s reflections toward the Oregon coast. On this day, the scene seemed already composed — the tumbling water, mossy rocks, and fresh greens came together like a symphony waiting to be […]
Fallen Tree
I found a certain sadness and yet nobility in this tree that had fallen across the meadow. The sketchy trees and houses in the distance frame this event, and yet probably have no sense of this tragedy that has unfolded. Oil on canvas, 16×20 inches, $250.