This design started horizontal, but I decided to change the format and the initial sketch. I thought it would be more dramatic as a vertical composition. I took the photo of this old dairy barn many years ago on a trip to the historic barn in Cantril, Iowa. On the way home, the sky turned […] more »
This structure has intrigued me because of the shapes and the gnarled tree. I have painted it a number of times and found the sun and shadow patterns interesting. The bright white fence contributed to its character and the textured field beyond. It also has numerous small window opening, probably to dry the hay stored […] more »
I am still interested in these old barn structures — their shapes and details fascinate me. And they are fast disappearing from the landscape. I feel they best describe Iowa because agriculture is the top priority here. This barn is located in Mahaska County, Iowa. Then manner in which I approach painting them is different […] more »
Lately, my interest has turned to architectural shapes, and I find it challenging to present the forms in two widely different mediums: collage and watercolors. [...] more »
Hello! Thank you all for coming to Ottumwa’s Walk On Art Street festival last weekend — the weather was perfect and art lovers were out in full force! I enjoyed talking with old friends and meeting new ones. [...] more »
Saturday, I delivered one of my newer Iowa Series barn collages (#59) to the Ankeny Art Center. This show, called Diversify Your Bonds, is an impromptu one showcasing the diversity of Iowa artists. [...] more »
My inspiration for this piece came from traveling through the Iowa countryside the summer of 1995. I wanted to document local barns because I realized they are rapidly disappearing from the landscape and are interesting structures with lots of character. This particular barn is located near Seymour, Iowa. I’m not sure if it’s still there. […] more »
This was a commissioned piece. It required an ISU pennant, a maroon pig color, and PigChamp (www.pigchamp.com) reports on sows for the background. more »
Similar to the pieces in my Market Hogs series, this pig has a money background, with iridescent sparkles. more »
This week I've been working on some quarter-sheet florals for the upcoming festival -- so attention flower lovers! I love the vividness of colors and try to combine different varieties into an interesting arrangement. [...] more »