Portfolio of Works

The paintings in this collection are started as loose charcoals which look quite messy.  From the chaos, I develop trees, a landscape, old buildings, or flowers.  Most are impressionistic but some are non-objective abstracts.  All are unique.

Landscapes, seascapes, trees and flowers.  This is my beginning, where I first started my foray into an artist's world. My skill and style have changed considerably since then, and although I continue to paint landscapes, my paintings are looser, with less detail and definition now.  I'm enjoying the entire experience and all the little challenges I encounter along the way that add to my 'art education'.

I used to look at abstracts and submissively think "Hmmph! I could do that.".  Well, I quickly learned that a good abstract isn't all that easy.  They require concentration and work,  and the ability to let go and yet retain control, and to know when enough is enough.   Creating a good, interesting abstract is the hardest thing I've ever done.  They are a challenge mentally, and I never know if I'm going to have a success or not.  In the end, it is exactly that challenge... the success or failure... that intrigues me.   I hope you will enjoy what's in this album, and thanks for looking.

The paintings in this collection are 144 sq inches (equivalent to a 12" x 12") or less.  They are a cross section of acrylics, charcoals, abstracts or mixed media.