Artist's Statement

A quote from Grant Wood describes a condition from which he and many of us suffer: taking too much for granted. Wood said, "...To my great joy, I discovered that in the very commonplace, in my native surroundings, were decorative adventures and that my only difficulty had been in taking them too much for granted." Woods' words ring with truth. My goal as an artist is to capture the wonder of the often overlooked ordinary, the commonplace beauty around us, those little details that make all the difference in our daily lives. The rough hue of rocks, lush blue woodlands, weathered wood grains, and distant meandering dirt roads never cease to appeal to me. I attempt to share the beauty from which routine blinds us. My work can be purchased on ebay or by contacting me personally.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Solitary Twosome 8x10 50.00

An early spring morning sent me outdoors. Although cool, the weather was sunny, perfect for some plein air painting. I have painted just about everything around my house that is paintable, so out of desperation I chose these two. The jonquil was a voluntary bloom, not meant to be there in the garden spot. But against the empty solitary pot, the two became a winsome pair.
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