The Chadds Ford Show in West Chester PA

Had a great time despite the rain in Chadds Ford on Sunday. Saturday brought around 4000 visitors to the show, not all taking in the art, but quite a few did and I sold a few paintings and 2 prints. Over all a nice show considering the weather and economic times. Hope next year brings more visitors and collectors of art. Meet some great artists and new friends!
William Ternay a wonderful painter and draughtsman. Loved his close palette paintings, which has made me think about my palette and it's range. You should visit his site! Also a hoot an artist by the name of Keith Hofmann, self taught original from Brooklyn New York via Maine and now in PA. Great sense of light and shadows!

Painting the Coffee Vendor

Painting the Coffee Vendor
The coffee vendor had a brightly lit umbrella next to a red and white one which I found interesting

The Chadds Ford Ahow

The Chadds Ford Ahow
In the Main tent

The Master is Gone

The Master is Gone
Painting of Andrew Wyeths Estate

Newest Paintings

I've been working a lot of plein-air this year including the winter. Finding out how much I like painting in the fresh air... Yeah sometimes the bugs get in the way or the cold brisk air and snow mixes with the paints and makes them unmanageable.
But it's that struggle that makes the painting and I get to take that back in the studio and utilize it internally on larger pieces as well!

Little Boat That Could

Little Boat That Could
Completed this at the Solomons Island Paint Out in May

Friday, March 27, 2009

Newest Piece - Shadow Branches

After hearing about my Aunts illness, my thoughts drifted to the more stark shadows of death, slowly extending towards us all. The shadows are all around us, knowing not when, how or how many will be the number for our demise. The light is a constant, yet ever shifting leading us to seek more light, being ever aware of the shadows.
My Aunt died last week and this painting is a tribute to her laughter, and joy for life. She never let on she was extremely ill, knowing that the shadows were there, yet seeking the light of everyone.
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July 7, 2010

Just finished a many new pieces from working out in the fields of Harford County to the school I teach in John Carroll. Had a blast with teaching Plein-Air this past June. Hope they had just as much fun learning. I completed several paintings as demonstrations and did a lot of others pieces as well!

Shadow Branches

Shadow Branches
Oil on Canvas 30 X 30

Detail of Autumn Pride

Detail of Autumn Pride
Oil on Canvas 40 X 40 just completed. Full Image below

Picking Time, Perry Hall

Picking Time, Perry Hall
Oil on Board, 20 X 24

Church Shadows

Church Shadows
8 X 10 oil on board