Nectarine

A quick still life I did as a class demo.

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Autumn Field

I really enjoy playing with these little, simple landscapes. The challenge for me is creating interest when working with little detail. I'm becoming more comfortable and confident with these types of pieces.

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Little Italy, NYC

This shot is from a trip to NYC a few years ago, right after eating the bestpizza in Little Italy. How I'd love to be back wandering these streets again!

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October

There is nothing like the deep, deep blue of an October sky, set off by the intense fall foliage.

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Hot Pink Shades

I've not done a still life in a while. I always love little fashion items like this. And these shades were perfect to paint because of their bright color, and the shiny, transparent, and reflective qualities.

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First Light

My absolute favorite time of day. I love painting these quick sunrises.

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Golden Canopy

This is one of my favorite times of the year for trail running. The colors are just unreal!

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Waiting Study

Oils are my preferred medium, but every now and then I get the itch to play with some watercolors. This was my first time trying out Ampersand's aquabord. I LOVE it. No warping. Holds color very well, and color lifts very easily if I need to. I will be using more of this!

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NOTE: This piece will be on exhibition from early November until mid January. Shipping will occur after the exhibition closes, OR special arrangements may be made for early shipping in the event that Christmas delivery is required.

Morning Mist

This is everything I love about early mornings. Soft light, crisp air, warm light, blue shadows, dewy grass, hazy mist.

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Through the Woods

I'm always drawn to capturing different types of lighting. Here, I was traveling a heavily forested section of road and just coming up to the break in the trees. The contrast between the warm light from my headlights and the blue morning light caught my eye (I stopped the car to snap the picture).

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Back Roads

An unexpected detour on a recent road trip offered the most breathtaking landscape at the most gorgeous time of day. It was extra time well spent. I also tried something new here by starting with a bold cadmium red ground. You can see it peeking through in spots. I'm going to experiment more with it!

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Atlantic Street, 6am

One morning while staying in Charleston, I got up early and drove down to the battery to watch the sun rise. The morning turned out to be disappointingly cloudy, leaving little sunrise to actually see. So instead, I went exploring the streets. It was surprising beautiful and peaceful: the soft, 6am light broken by the occasional street lamp. 

I also found the juxtaposition of the old history of the buildings with the sleek, shiny cars really fascinating. I have a few more shots of old architecture and new cars that I have plans to paint.

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Blue Door

One of my favorite things about Charleston is the color everywhere!

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City Lights at Dusk

This shot was taken from a rooftop patio in Charleston. I sat watching the sun set over the city and the water and caught this last bit of light.

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French Quarter

I spent some time in Charleston, SC recently, visiting art galleries and exploring the historic streets. This is from a shot I took in the French quarter.

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Going Out

I got some really gorgeous photos this past weekend! This is a study for a larger piece. Though, sometimes I think I like the small studies as much as the finished larger pieces!

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Sunlit Towpath

I've been a bit intimidated by this reference photo because of the detail in the shifting light and color through the leaves. But I focused on really simplifying things, and feel it was a success! I spend many hours throughout the year running and biking this towpath.

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Into the Storm

I few years ago, while driving through the mountains of West Virginia on a bright summer day, I rounded a bend into the most impressively ominous sky. I'm a sucker for a good thunder storm, but driving WVs mountainous curves in near-tornado weather was a bit intense even for me!

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Moody Clouds

I am so drawn to dramatic lighting. I loved the late afternoon sun backlighting these heavy clouds and making interesting shadows on the field below.

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Pink Lipstick

Lipstick again, this time hot pink! I loved all the bright colors reflecting in this one.

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