Texas Roadside

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

Another scene from the Texas Hill Country. This is a typical springtime roadside.

Ranch House in Menard

Oil on canvas, 18"x24"

This is an old family ranch house in Menard, Texas.

A Walk in the Park

Oil on linen panel, 11"x14"

This scene was painted from pictures I took while hiking at Enchanted Rock State Park. I took artistic license with the background and also changed the scene from winter to a spring setting.

Hill Country

Oil on panel, 16"x20"

This is another made up scene of the Texas Hill Country. I usually start these with a small thumbnail sketch but other times I just start painting, which is how this scene came to life.

Menard Study

Oil on panel, 9"x12"

This is a study for a larger painting. The scene is an old stone ranch house in the hills of Menard, Texas.

Rising Water

oil on panel, 8"x10"

This scene is from my summer trip to Colorado.

Golden November

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

I found these horses grazing in the late afternoon November sunlight of Old Town Spring, north of Houston, Texas.

Early April

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

This painting was created from a compilation of photos taken near Fredericksbug, Texas.

Oak Tree

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

I painted this Oak tree from a small 2.5"x3.5" color study i created.

The Road I'm On

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

Another scene of the Texas Hill Country.

How far down your road of life can you see?

Canyon at Black Gap

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

This scene is from Black Gap Wildlife Management area just east of Big Bend National Park.

After being out of work since February I just started a new job this last Monday. For sure a double edge sword. I needed to work but my daily commute has been about 1.5 hours each way leaving me little time to paint during the week. With the shorter days and the sun going down so early, I find it difficult to acclimate to painting at night. Hopefully I can adjust and get more painting in.

In the Shadows

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

This scene is in Big Bend National Park.

Hill Country Blue

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

Another scene from the hill country, featuring springtime bluebonnets.

Peonies

Oil on panel, 16"x20"

This is the final Peonies painting completed from life (silk flowers) and using the previous studies done recently.

A Spring Day

Oil on panel, 9"x12"

A scene during spring in the Texas Hill Country.

Happy Campers

Oil on linen panel, 9"x12"

This scene is early morning in Lost Maples State Park near Vanderpool, Texas

Peonies Study 2

Oil on panel, 8"x10"
This is the second of my studies for a larger commission painting of Peonies.

Wash and Tumble Dry

Oil on Gessobord panel, 8"x8"

This scene is from a dry wash in Big Bend National Park. The pile of rocks interested me in their abstract form, and I love painting reflected light.

Golden Sycamores

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

I painted these Sycamore trees en plein air in Old Town Spring. I am sure I will paint more of them. They are quite beautiful in their fall foliage.

Peonies Study_1

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

I have a commission piece of Peonies to paint for a collector so I thought I would do a few studies before I paint a larger piece. This being the first, will be the smallest and I will work larger each time. I have painted them before but it has been a while and I need to familiarize myself with them again. I think it would be cost prohibitive to attempt to locate real Peonies if it is even possible at this time of year but I found some silk ones at a nearby craft store and set them near my easel to paint directly from "fake" life.