Category: Artwork

America the Beautiful: The Stories Behind the Paintings

A 619-year-old oak. A canyon carved by deep time. And a field full of cows hiding a secret. The stories behind three paintings for America the Beautiful.

Lion, Tiger, and Bear: Oh My!

A lion who flew JetBlue. A tiger waiting in the wings. And a painting my mother made when she was twelve. Some still lifes are really portraits of something else entirely.

Everyone’s Hometown

A hometown is more than a place you grew up. Sometimes it's a building that's been quietly holding a community's history together. Two watercolors, one small Virginia town.

4 The Love of . . . Family

Created for the exhibit "4 The Love Of...", these four paintings were designed to exemplify the concept of "Family."

Reflections on a Snowy Day

The "trash can assignment" is a classic at my painting studio. Come along for the ride as I walk you through the process.

A “Hand Made” Self-Portrait

This self portrait was inspired by M.C. Escher's "Drawing Hands." Learn how I designed the composition,

Outstanding in the Field

Outstanding in the Field was created as a gift of appreciation for a friend helping out on a family cattle ranch.

‘Twas Talbott’s Tavern

This piece is a new type of subject as well as new media. Read about my inspiration and process.

Fallen Leaves

Over the years, I’ve always found watercolor a very challenging medium. I’m not alone. Many other artists also struggle with it. Controlling the paint can...

Girl with a Hoop Earring

Learn my inspiration and the process behind my master copy of Girl with a Hoop Earring.

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