I create drawings as a reference for the larger paintings. Drawings begin with observation from life. The grid studies is my process of distilling what I am seeing to a language of form, color and rhythm.
Lupine 2021 Water Color on Paper 11x17
Fresh Pond 2020 Water Color/Pastel on Paper 5x7
Western Light/Black Locust 2021 Water Color/Pastel on Paper 12x15
Black Locust 2021 Ink/Pastel on Paper 12x15
Fir 2020 Water Color on Paper 5x7
Lupine Study 2021 Water Color on Paper 6x8
Lily Pad Study 2021 Ink/Pastel on Paper 11x17
Black Locust Study 2021 Ink/Pastel on Paper 11x17
Popple Trail 2021 Oil on Prepared Paper 8x9
Black Locust #4 2021 Pastel/Ink on Paper 5x7
Hemlock Study #4 2021 Acrylic on Paper 5x7
Hemlock Study #5 2021 Acrylic on Paper 5x7