Work in Progress

I started on this abstract marsh painting this week. When I walked into my studio with my cup of coffee this morning, the light was creating interesting effects on the painting. It helped me figure out what I want to do next! Thanks sunshine...

History Project

A dear friend at the History Place in Morehead City called me last month to ask for help. The person who was planning to create one of their murals for an upcoming exhibit had a family conflict and couldn't do it. I agreed to help out... Turns out it was a mural to depict World War I as part of a series on Carteret County's contributions during the wars. Not my usual cup of tea, but after some thought I came up with the idea of using poppies, in a tribute to the veterans of the war. I also incorporated the poem by John McCrae "In Flanders Fields...." Here's a shot of the work in progress. The show opens next Friday, January 27.

A new year...

...has begun at Crosswinds. The sunrises in the January mornings have been spectacular. True inspiration for a new year of creative endeavors.

Crosswinds landscape

...and here's the result of the plein aire session from the front yard... what a spot.

Plein Air Palette

The marsh has been gorgeous all fall. The Salicornium plant turns color - beautiful yellow ochres, burnt sienna colors mixed in with bright yellow and greens. I've worked on a few landscapes out in the front yard. Here is my palette with a piece of the Salicornium on it and the marsh in the background.

Sunrise at Crosswinds

We've been enjoying some incredible sunrises here this fall... I've attempted to capture a taste of this morning's pre-sunrise colors on video, doesn't do it full justice of course!

Latest commission

This was a fun commission. The husband of a friend of mine wanted a painting of her in my choice of fun colors based on a photo from her when they were first married many years ago. I delivered it to them for her birthday and she loved it (phew!).