I have been busily working on my art during this time of pandemic slow-down and isolation. I painted a large series of 5×7 sketches that I titled “Isolation Sketches” and I sold them online through my Facebook page and from this website. It was a very intriguing turn of events to realize the impact of connecting with patrons through social …
12 x 12″ Watercolor on Claybord Framed in a beautiful artisan-made black walnut frame, this painting is from a recent series of similar sized paintings that were inspired by hikes in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The restful sounds of rustling grass, bubbling streams, and birds chirping are mixed with the unforgettable scent of the pine. This and similar …
I did a series of paintings that were inspired by a hike up to Devil’s Bathtub. For me, this is a magical spot in the Black Hills located within Spearfish Canyon.
Nature’s therapy resides right outside of the lovely town in which I live.
I have been exploring Black Hills area waterfalls through painting. A favorite destination for me and my family has been Devil’s Bathtub.
This is favorite destination hike, recalled from my youth and revisited with my own children, both when they were young, and after they became adults.
My visit to Roughlock Falls was in the spring, while the water was especially rushing and there was a cool nip in the air. I strove to depict this quality in the piece.