The Hillside by Meyer Farm, Brookville, Indiana

by admin | Nov 3, 2010 | Historical Sites, plein air

It was love at first sight. When I came across this site, I knew I had to paint it. It was 9 am, and the orange-yellow glow of the early morning sun shimmered across the landscape. There was an “S” pattern in the hillside above the farm, which drew contrast from the...

“Made with Passion” just released a review of my blog.

by admin | Nov 1, 2010 | concepts in painting

“Made with Passion” just released a review of my blog. First of all, I felt blessed after reading this encapsulation of 2 years of blogging and a lifetime of painting. As I’ve shared with you on my blog, life is not always easy for an artist. But the kind words of...

Rhythm in Blues

by admin | Oct 26, 2010 | Oil Paintings for Sale

It feels good when it all comes together. When painting this piece, my emotions, vision, technique and knowledge flowed seamlessly together, allowing me to create a great piece in an unlikely places. This painting emerged while I gave a demonstration during a 2-day...

Reduce Stess by surrounding yourself with hand made oil paintings

by admin | Oct 19, 2010 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

For years hospitals and therapeutic facilities have hung art in their buildings to help patients. Studies have shown the benefits of art in the health care field. Paintings can reduce stress of patients and visiting family members, calm fears and aid in the healing...

Friendship paintings: Conjoined Landscapes

by admin | Oct 14, 2010 | Oil Paintings for Sale

I am not totally sure why I came up with this idea. It may have been for many assorted reasons, I am not quite certain. All that I know is that my life has been in an upheaval since I was divorced and I can see everywhere I go that people are hurting, and all for...