Birch Grid
(18” x 36”, oil on canvas)

Birches, with their distinctive pattern and colors, are a joy to paint. Given their somewhat graphic appeal, I was inspired to do a composition that would showcase these attributes. 

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Winter Vertical
24” x 12”, oil on canvas

I chose a vertical format to emphasize the height of the foreground trees and used both negative and positive spaces to set up a pleasing pattern. The distant band of dense forest anchors the composition and serves to heighten contrast between the light and dark trees. 

Welcome back to Painting of the Week.

Having focused on still life for many years, I moved onto the more lighthearted subject of backyard birds.

Now, after a year’s absence, during which time I taught and researched my next subject, I am back to present my newest body of work: trees in the landscape. I believe I have some exciting new work to present over the coming months and I hope you will stay tuned.

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Perch
(10” x 8”, oil on canvas)

A female cardinal surveys her snow-covered domain—our back yard, that is.

Many thanks to all for your support over the past year. May all your days be merry and bright.

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Sugar Snow
(8” x 10”, oil on canvas)

The snow does not seem to be bothering these two!

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Snow Bird
(8” x 8”, oil on canvas)

This lone Junco was caught in last week’s first snowfall. I don’t know who was more surprised that the first snow came and stayed the week, him or me.

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“Patience”
(10” x 8”, oil on canvas)

A few Juncos passed through last weekend, on their way to a more agreeable climate.

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Late Bloomers
(12” x 24”, oil on canvas)

Anyone familiar with my work will know that I do not do a lot of flower paintings, except for my annual geranium piece. These hardy blooms are always the last bits of color in our garden, and once they are gone I know the cold weather is just around the corner. I am always sorry to see them go.

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