The Bridges of Portland

The Bridges of Portland

These are painted with watercolor on Yupo paper.  The Yupo is a synthetic paper that does not absorb the water. So the water and pigment sit on top of the paper, making the painting all but unpredictable.  It releases me of all my expectations.  It is really fun and I...
Four Color Challenge

Four Color Challenge

The Clearwater Gallery in Sisters, Oregon, has invited local artists to show painting done in a limited palette. The challenge is for each artists is to produce two paintings using only four colors and white. I am excited and honored to have the chance to display my...
Variations

Variations

This fall during the pandemic, I found that social distancing doesn’t inspire the creative process. So in my state of that lacked inspiration, I pulled out photos from our trip to Alaska and painted the north face of Denali with oil paints.  At that point I...
New Website

New Website

I am excited to announce that I have a new website. it is the same URL, but it is completely revamped.  Please check it out.  If you have any suggestions, p,ease send me a note. ...

Studio Sale

After 7 years in Portland, I have decided to make a change.  I quit my day job and am moving back to Sisters.  I will miss Portland but I am excited to move back to Central Oregon.  I am not excited about moving my studio.  As you all can imagine,...