For this particular still life, I used a photo of my garden sunflowers that I set up on a table outside in direct sunlight. To contrast with the bright yellow colors of the flowers, I added a striped cloth behind it and also the deep, black values of the windows. more »
While painting in my studio one day, I noticed my paintbrushes in various containers and thought "why not?" They are ordinary and overlooked, so I decided to draw some of these in a composition. more »
This painting was inspired by my garden sunflowers. I love painting these large blooms that are full of sunshine and freshness. more »
The row of sunflowers planted in front of this old Pulaski school drew my attention. They are so big and bold and full of color. more »
I love painting fresh flowers from my garden. This bouquet of purple and blue flowers was painted from life and photographs. more »
Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers and I enjoy painting their square petals and vivid hues. more »
This watercolor depicts a street scene in Centerville, Iowa. I was inspired by the dark, angled roof shapes of the Presbyterian Church and the surrounding businesses. more »
What struck me first in this scene was sunlight striking across the building and the strong shadows it made on the front of the incredible baby blue stucco. more »
This chessboard design has been in my mind for a long time and I wanted to try it on the cradled panel, in a square format. Inspiration came from the shapes of the pieces and the absence of color. more »
I spotted this barn in southern Iowa when cruising around looking for interesting landmarks and Midwest structures to paint. It stood at an intersection in the middle of nowhere, very isolated and alone, sitting in the field. more »