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Marseille Harbor
I finally had the chance to paint one of the photos that I snapped in Marseille, France from my 2019 trip. It sometimes takes me a while to figure out how I want to tackle a subject, especially if it...
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A Fountain in Aix en Provence
After dinner in Aix en Provence, we would take advantage of the cool night air and walk around the city. Some of the squares were bustling with lively cafes and people walking from place to place....
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Yellow Creek Sailboat II
I'm not sure if Yellow Creek Sailboat II is actually the title of this painting, but it is available at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier, PA. You can contact the gallery for price...
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Farmers' Market Sunflowers
Over the past few years I have started to shift from painting fleeting moments from photos to painting still lifes in my studio. I still paint from photos, but with all of the cameras trying to do us...
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Pale Sunflowers
I loved the uniquely pale tone of these sunflowers that I purchased from a local farmers' market during the summer. Their dramatic looked seemed to match the tall vase that I also acquired during the...
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First Trip to the Beach
I realize that my subject matter is all over the place these days. Some of the paintings, including this one, were painted early in the year for special events, and I just never added them to the...
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Alley in Indiana
This painting of an alley in Indiana, PA, was inspired by one of the walks I took with my dog. She was a husky and would never get tired, though she walked very slowly as she aged. We have probably...
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Springtime in Indiana
"Springtime in Indiana" is part of my "Around Town With Joplin" series of paintings that preserves scenes from my walks around town with my dog. She wanted to walk forever, but she also took frequent...
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Red House in Indiana
The third painting in my "Around Town with Joplin" series. I distinctly remember taking the reference photo while walking my dog on July 4, 2020. I woke up early to go to the farmers' market and the...
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Raspberry Dessert and Teacup
The minty, almost lime green shade of this antique teacup complements the berry pink of the raspberries of the Gaby et Jules dessert well. It was difficult to paint this without taking a bite. But, I...
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The Last Ones On The Beach
A mother and daughter are the last ones on the beach in Corolla, SC. This was painted from a photo I took during a 2020 trip to the beach. Oil on 12" x 16" stretched canvas. SOLD.
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Ready for Battle
This painting was inspired by a sparring session at Broken Plow Western Martial Arts in Creighton, PA (near Pittsburgh.) The school hosts many classes, including German longsword. This is a link to the...
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Baltimore Boats
We visited Baltimore last autumn and had a great time exploring the Inner Harbor and The Walters Art Museum. There are great meals and sights to be had in the city. Oil on 16"h x 12"w stretched...
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Misty Stream in Yellowstone Park
"Misty Stream in Yellowstone Park" captures the liquid light rolling off the hill into the water, and then evaporating into mist. I painted it from a reference photo I took near the Grand Prismatic...
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Between Storms
This family enjoys some play time between storms in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. During September of 2020, we took a trip with friends, happy to be able to travel again. We made the most of all...
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View From The Crane Estate
In the summer of 2021, I drove to Massachusetts on a solo trip. I sometimes travel better alone, as I don't have to worry that my subject-matter-gathering isn't getting in the way of what would...
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Sunbathing
My cat, Tiny, is great at multi-tasking, as she can bathe while also sunbathing. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD.
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Airport Mesa Trail Of Sedona
This is one of the many spectacular views one encounters while walking the Airport Mesa Trail in Sedona, AZ. It was my favorite trail while visiting the city. Oil on 14"h x 11"w cradled masonite....
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View From The South Kaibab Trail
This is one view from the South Kaibab Trial of the Grand Canyon. The steep grades on each side of the trail can be disorienting, but the visual rewards were worth the anxiety. Just bring ample water...
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Sleeping Seuss
Seuss the cat loves to nap in a sunny window. In this case, she was sleeping with our calico, Stella, who was basically acting as a blanket. Oil on 8" x 8" stretched canvas. The edges are painted raw...
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Beach Haven Afternoon
This was painted from a reference photo that I took last year while visiting Beach Haven, NJ. My mother and I participated in the local Art Walk to try to branch out into new territory. We stayed a...
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A Stroll Through Luxembourg Gardens
The Luxembourg Gardens in Paris was already in full bloom in early May. The park was empty when I was there, making it feel like it was all mine. Oil on 16" x 24" stretched canvas. Available at...
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Weird Years
There have been many life changing events during the past several years, which impeded my artistic productivity. I haven't been posting to my blog as much as in the past because blogging seems to have...
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Sunny Cafes in Aix en Provence
Mostly everyone was searching for shade on this hot day in Aix en Provence. Everyone except the couple walking toward me as well as myself, of course. Only the hearty dared to walk in the sunlight in...
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Lunch Time in Aix en Provence
This shaded cafe in Aix en Provence is full during lunchtime. Even though it is sweltering outside, people would rather be outdoors than in a dark cafe. The cafe interiors are a welcome sight on a...
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