Nantahalas

Cheoah Bald, Watercolor, NFS

 

It’s almost time to head to the Smokies to visit my parents.  We plan to hike to Rocky Top again to get a view of the land of noon day sun.

Illustration (Sunfish), Watercolor, 1992

Illustration (Crappie), Watercolor, 1992

Illustration (trout), Watercolor, 1992

Heron Sketch (sold)

Besides trout, birds are my second favorite wildlife creature. The Great Blue Heron being on the top of my list of favorite birds. I cant say this was painted quickly. It is only about 25% of the painting that I started with. My pencil sketch was intended for a linocut but I decided to try it in watercolor first. The idea was too linear and my brush couldnt achieve the results without using 3 rolls of masking tape. So I cropped without rEgret.

Trillium Gap III

Version number three of Trillium Gap. Why? I’m just playing with new techniques.

N45.1713,W85.6305, Watercolor, 9×11 (sold)

The inspiration for this painting comes from a vacation last summer with my wife Kayleen. We took the camper to Wilderness State Park and got chased out of there by mosquitos. So we left and went to Leelanau State Park. Since we had our dog with us we were not allowed on the beach there so we went to the “local” beach at Christmas Cove. We spent most of our time there. Kayleen found a handful of Petosky stones. I took pictures and played with the dog. Lake Michigan has always been one of my favorite places. Being around water has a spritual effect to my body and soul. The sight of the sky, water and beach always put me in a state of peace and relaxation. So this painting is more about that feeling than the actual sky, water and sand. This painting will be donated to the Circle of Art Auction which benefits the Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor.

Verde, Watercolor, 12×18 (sold)

Currently on display at the Book Abbey in Adrian, MI.

Carol’s Ludington, Watercolor 9×12 (sold)

Lake Michigan Sunset, Watercolor, 9×12, 2005 (sold)