My Paintings

I find inspiration for my paintings close to my studio in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I love to travel and paint, but find that I never have to go much farther than around the corner to find a beautiful scene. My landscapes often include water, whether on the coast or at home along a stream, lake or river. I enjoy painting on location and started a group called the Plein Air Painters of Georgia (www.pleinairpaintersofga.com) whose main purpose is to get out of the studio and paint scenes around the state of Georgia.

I consider myself a representational artist and am happy to see public interest swinging toward more representational art. Each of my paintings reflect a strong background of classical training in drawing, composition, use of value and color. I feel that a serious artist must spend time working on location and drawing from life to keep their skills honed and continue the learning experience. I hope that my work in pastels and oils will convey my sense of place to the viewer.