Copyright Discussion

Copyright issues for artists of all genres has become an explosive problem. Do we post our work knowing that there is a good chance at some point our intellectual property will be stolen. For now I will continue to post but will be a banner carrier for protecting artist's copyright.

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Painting at Two Rivers

The last time I went out to Two Rivers KARK came out to do a piece on erosion and caught me painting. Glad to give some positive feed back for the park. It is a great place to paint and enjoy the outdoors. Check out the link for the article.


Crews Combat Erosion at Popular River Park - ArkansasMatters.com - Central Arkansas' Source for News, Weather, and Sports covering Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Cabot, Searcy, Hot Springs, and the rest of Central Arkansas

On Being Creative

This quick video applies to every creative field. Many many days I look at what I have been painting and think it is close but there is a deeper vision that I am still trying to reach.

Arkansas Plein Aire

This fall has been a wonderful time to paint plain air. There have been gentle days with soft greens fading and exuberant  shades of yellow, orange and red showing off for all to see.

Old Mill, Oil on Linen Panel 12 x 16

Cook's Landing, Oil on Linen Panel 16 x20

A Pair Waiting Maumelle Sailing Club, Oil on Linen Panel, 12 x16 

Big Red Pushing Through, Oil on Linen Panel 10 x 20

Beginning to Change, Oil on Linen Panel 10 x 10 

Colorado Plein Aire

There is a tremendous rejuvenation when painting outside. Painting in a new place is especially exciting. These are some of my paintings from a May trip to Steamboat Springs Colorado. The colors are so fresh and new at that time of year.

Edge of the Yampa River 9 x 12 Oil on Linen Panel

Evening Aspens 16 x 12 Oil on Linen Panel

Edge of Gay Ranch 12 x 16 Oil on Linen Panel

View from Lake Catamount 12 x 16 Oil on Linen Panel

Summer Still Lifes

When you can't get outside you find interesting objects to paint. In spring flowers from the garden are fast choice.

Spray of Roses 16 x 20 Oil on Panel

Blue Teapot with Yellow Roses 11 x 14 Oil on Linen

Peonies 14 x 18 Oil on Linen panel

Spring Hydrangea's 36 x 24 Oil on Linen