Welcome!
Voted “Best In 2D Category”
Glencoe Festival of Art—July 2023
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Beacon (Superdawg)
Nocturnes fascinate me and I finally worked up the confidence to paint this neighborhood icon. It is equally engaging during the day, but at night it takes on a life of its own.
Watercolor
22” x 15”
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Miska's Liquor Lights
Another of my favorite neighborhood nocturne scenes. Miskas has been around for forever and the chaos of neon is fantastic. It was so satisfying to capture that yellow glow.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Ideal Nocturne
I’ve been obsessed with this sign I neighborhood for a very long time—that red! I’d painted a daytime version a few years back and now wanted to capture its nighttime glow.
Watercolor
22” x 15”
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Portage Sparkle
I had to run home and immediately start planning this painting once I saw how all the lights and reflections danced through this evening scene of a beloved movie theater.
Watercolor
22” x 15”
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Patio
Not the first time this once-majestic theater has demanded I paint it. There is so much satisfying texture here to capture; stonework, contrasts, colors, and the indignities of age—all gorgeous.
Watercolor
12” x 12”
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Vaughan's Pub
A small, neighborhood pub with a big, colorful personality. I wandered around, waiting for dusk, to capture all the lights bouncing off the surfaces.
Watercolor
7” x 10”
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Waiting For Spring
I usually don’t paint churches, but made an exception for this one. It’s in a quiet neighborhood, on a cul-de-sac, and when the sun hits it, it glows.
Watercolor
10” x 7”
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Coming & Going
I drive home this way a lot, and this sunset scene is one of my favorites. The backdrop of the orange and pink sky sets off all the lights that are just starting to get bright.
Watercolor
8” x 8”
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Ivory Towers
If you walk along this street, much of it is in shadow and things are run down and dingy. But when you look up, however, wow!
Watercolor
12’ x 9”
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Sunset Savings
There are so many colors in play in this neighborhood scene. The bank sign is a regional landmark and I’d been waiting for just the right sky to capture a scene I’ve admired for years.
Watercolor
10” x 7”
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Tent at the Taste
A very lively night at an end-of-summer festival. I was captivated by the glow of the lights under the giant tents.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Orange Auto Body
On a walk one evening this orange color scheme and white-hot lights made me stop dead in my tracks. I never planned to paint a garage, but this was too fun to resist.
Watercolor
10” x 14”
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Yellow Awning
The yellow awning on this neighborhood liquor store steals the show. I love its vibrant contrast to the dark interior.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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At the Bar (Graziano's)
Mesmerized by all the color and sparkle of the glass bottles, I got to practice my shorthand for communicating lots of twinkles and reflections. So many textures to capture!
Watercolor
12” x 12”
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Lights on Gale Street
A wet, rainy night brings out a thousand colors, all competing for attention. I really enjoyed capturing the crisp lines of the building as well as the lights that go from warm to cool.
Watercolor
8” x 8”
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Signs
I’ve been wanting to paint this scene for a long time and finally one evening, the lighting worked. It’s a small stretch of street, but so vibrant and interesting.
Watercolor
8” x 8”
$150 -
Blue Sky Alley
The perfect light of this summer day made me want to tell the story of how the blue bins matched the cobalt blue of that incredible sky.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
$400 -
Roman Ruins on Foster
I am obsessed wth viaducts, I love the arches and all the textures and contrasts, especially at golden hour.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Traffic Lights
This is a scene from my neighborhood in Jefferson Park. It’s really nothing special until the sun sets and all the lights come on, then it’s magic.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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At the Corner —Jefferson Park
This painting started as the demonstration piece for a watercolor class I gave at the neighborhood field house. Finished afterward, the sunlight brought this old, corner building to life.
Watercolor
16’ X 12”
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In Edgewater
The Edgewater Beach Apartments always steal the show, but what fascinated me was the gorgeous, green-tiled building across the street. I wanted to capture both because their colors are so unique. I also enjoyed the rhythm and bustle of the street lights and signs.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Courtyard
I was walking down Sheridan when this scene drew me to it like a magnet. It was like I was suddenly transported to the Amalfi coast. The water and sky are jewels framed by the cool shadows of the courtyard.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Rainbow Beach
I love the vibrancy of the rainbow at the break wall and had been taking photos for painting studies, but when a group started walking towards the tower in a parade of brightly colored suits, I knew I’d found my painting. Serendipity!
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Windows
The windows on the first floor of this corner store aren’t very inspiring, but all that changes when you look up at the second floor. Wow, what a contrast—details worthy of Venice! I also love the extremes of sunlight and shadow in this city scene.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Water's Edge
What drew me to paint this scene were the contrasts in it. The vast, and tranquil blue sky next to a busy, soaring, condominium, and the shadow play between the shady rocks and glow of the water.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Waterfront Café
Bright red umbrellas are every
painter’s favorite, but what drew me to this scene were the light, energy, and general chaos going on, all set against a tranquil sky.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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The Bar
So many elements drew me to this scene; the vibrant blue awning, the shiny bottles and glasses in the shade, the twinkly mosaic, and the gentleman at the bar, whose shirt perfectly harmonized with the scene. So fun to paint!
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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The Sink
The vibrant cacophony in this store is a delight. No matter where you look, there is something to paint and I have at least six more I want to do, but I was smitten with this sink and its gorgeous textures.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Gerhard's Windows
I found all the greens at Gerhard’s pleasingly harmonious, but the “shiny” that caught my eye was their curved windows—so satisfying to paint!
Watercolor
9” x 12”
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Red June Café
This is café has such a happy vibe and I really wanted to capture the vibrancy of the scene. It’s right next to an equally charming red house and I had to make sure the focus stayed on the lively coffee shop.
Watercolor
10” x 14”
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The Grocer's Doors
The morning sunlight just lit up that whole, beautiful building, even the blacks of what I’m calling the turret. But the doors! The turquoise doors! I couldn’t wait to paint this.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Oromo Under the Tracks
coffee shop nearby, and this is no exception. What makes this one special to me is the perfect composition and the gorgeous palette of colors—rust included!
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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The Map Room
Looking inside the open window of this Bucktown pub was like peering into a velvet-lined jewelry box full of sparkly things. And the maps reminded me of Montessori landforms from when offspring were little. All the colors made me so happy.
Watercolor
9” x 12”
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Pub Pinks
You’re supposed to simplify when you paint a scene, but not this one. It was just too much fun! All the colors and all the things need to be there to communicate the energy under those screaming, pink umbrellas.
Watercolor
9” x 12”
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Floyd's Barber Shop
I was drawn to this scene for all its textures and contrasts. Gritty, urban, and vibrant, the electric blue sky and crisp sunlight turned crumbling bricks into something stunning.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Margie's Candies
This iconic ice cream parlor gets it portrait painted a lot, and with good reason. That famous yellow and red sign demands your full attention, especially at twilight when the neon is coming on. Magic.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Mario's Italian Lemonade
Painted en plein air on a perfect summer day, this Italian Ice stand is a delightful contrast to the formal homes around it.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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At Washington Park
Painted en plein air on a very grey and rainy day, I challenged myself to keep the brightness of the flora and the twinkle of the bubbling fountain. Despite the drizzle, the couple on the bench stayed to enjoy the view.
Watercolor on Arches Rough
16” x 12”
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Stumble & Relish
I’d been wanting to paint this delightful storefront for over a year, but my availability and the lighting I wanted never managed to synch up. I finally just took some photos and worked from home, using all the colors in the “crayon” box. A joy!
Watercolor
10” x 14”
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Trattoria Demi
I couldn’t stop staring at the contrast going on between the blazing golden yellows of the awning and brickwork as the sun set and turned everything a cool purple. There’s a reason it’s called Golden Hour.
Watercolor
10” x 14”
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Greenhouse Secrets
This scene at the Harley Clarke Mansion makes me feel as if I’m stepping back in time and I am drawn to all the textures. It’s rich, run-down, rickety, overgrown, and absolutely glorious. I want it to be the setting for a Madeleine story.
Watercolor
10” x 14”
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Red Shade
I love how umbrellas filter light and act as a transparent gel for a whole scene. Vibrant reds are everywhere, contrasted by cool reflections bouncing off all the surfaces.
Watercolor
12 x 16
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Friends
This piece is a celebration of primary colors and the contrasting textures between the sculptures and the little girl skipping past. There’s no holding back and the saturation makes me very happy.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Yellow Glow
The deep, egg-yolk yellows vibrate and glow throughout this whole piece. I used a limited palette (as few colors as possible) to make sure that summer light stayed consistent throughout the painting.
Watercolor
12 x 16
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Cabin in The Grove
This scene felt like something from a storybook about the pioneer days and I was drawn to how tiny and bright it looked in the big, shady woods.
Watercolor
9” x 12”
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Down to the Beach
This scene makes me just want to run down to the beach and oh, how I wish it were like this year round. Glencoe has one of th prettiest roads to the water. The sunshine, stone, roof tiles and deep shade
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Café in Bloom
I couldn’t wait to paint the riot of flowers and vines next to the contrast of the delicate, wrought iron table and chairs. And the shadows they cast weren’t bad, either. A joy to paint.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Sunshine on Yellow
More café chairs, this time in a blazing yellow that then recedes into cool, dark shadows. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of making the perspective and sunlight believable.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Pinks & Greens
This rich but delicate scene seemed like something straight out of a fairytale and the whimsy of the display was irresistible.
Watercolor
12’ x 16”
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Orange! (The Wine Goddess)
Besides orange being one of my favorite colors, I couldn’t take my eyes off of the flower-bomb around the windows. It was so exciting to paint some of the most saturated colors I’ve ever seen.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Annie May Swift Hall
I don’t remember it being this bright when I was on campus, but now it just sparkles with color and detail. It has no bad side and it took me a while to finally make up my mind. Painted plein-air over several days, as the weather wasn’t cooperating.
Watercolor
9” x 12”
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Kayaks at Dempster Beach
I’ve spent a lot of time here and I never tire of seeing the sunlight on the bright, primary colors of the boats against the blues of water and sky. Pure summer.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Yellow Umbrellas (La Principal)
Nothing says summer like a row of bright, yellow umbrellas in the blazing sun. I had to work fast before someone came out to open them for the evening.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Greenery at Lighthouse Landing
It had been pouring and when it started to clear, this already idyllic spot took on a delicate glow.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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A1 Tailors
Painted plein-air, this is not a fancy building, but its rich hues and assorted textures make it so compelling. My favorite element is the deep violet dress form standing behind the gold letters of the main window.
Watercolor
9” x 12”
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Shinsen
I couldn’t wait to paint this vibrant, nocturne scene on Chicago Avenue. The twinkly lights and the vivid violets and purples just jumped out of the night sky.
Watercolor
15” x 22”
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Foodstuffs
Painted as a demo for a plein air event, this simple scene captures the sunshine of an everyday moment. I enjoyed the challenge of the building as it was mostly just grays and green.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Leaving Western
I’d seen this scene thousands of times in my commutes to and from the city, but the lighting this day finally gave me the courage to tackle a complicated subject.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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On Armitage Ave.
It’s really hard to pick a scene to paint on Armitage Ave. because the choices are endless. I was drawn to the sunlight on the bright yellow sign, which matched the yellows in the architecture above it, which set off the blues in the trim.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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King of Murals
We were painting en plein air in Pilsen and I couldn’t take my eyes off this majestic mural. It felt funny painting a painting, but I wanted to capture the contrast between the somewhat dingy building and the explosive colors of the mural.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Cupcakes in Cedarburg
normally don’t paint subjects straight on, as they can lack dynamism, but this charming bakery came to life in this simple, historic building in the middle of town. I love the contrast of stark white against the festive pinks and teals.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Marina Blues
I am repeatedly drawn to the dazzling blues of water, sky, and boats. Painted en plein air in Port Washington, the challenge of capturing the sunlight that day was keeping my easel from turning into a sail.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Bernie's
Painted en plein air in Port
Washington, I was transfixed by the hot pinks and emerald greens of the Bernie’s Meats neon sign. It took several visits to paint this scene, as they turn off the sign every night at 10:30 PM sharp!
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Rods & Reels
Painted en plein air in Port
Washington, I was drawn to the beautiful sunset lighting on the boat, as well as the staggering amount of fishing rods perched on every square inch of this vessel.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Lunchtime at the Stilthouse
The brightly lit umbrellas and deep shade made for an irresistible combination at this restaurant garden in Cedarburg. Painted very quickly en plein air as the midday sun moved west.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Ray Elementary
I love everything about this building and the greens of all the trim are great even on a dreary day, but set off by the setting sun, they are spectacular contrast to the brickwork and intricate stonework.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Ice Cream! (At 57th St. Books)
I’ve walked through that red doorway of 57th Street Books many times and have wanted to paint it, but could never find the right composition. The ice cream cart next to it was pure serendipity.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Medici
I’d always been to Medici during the day and never really noticed their stained glass. Passing it at dusk stopped me in my tracks, the colors of both the sign and the interior were so lively and inviting that I couldn’t resist.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Salonica
The Cobalt blues took center stage in this Hyde Park favorite.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Plein Air Café
Tranquil, afternoon sunlight made created a warm, glowing contrast to the cool shade in the foreground. And who can resist a bold, striped umbrella?
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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The Pepperland
I was both excited and hesitant to paint this well-known corner. The colors are a riot, but the design is complicated and the paint on it, flat. What pulled it together for me was the harmony of the yellow traffic sign nearby.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Just Like Capri (Promontory Point)
It’s actually a scene of early spring in Chicago—Promontory Point in Hyde Park—but the color of the lake contrasted against the deep green pine make it an exact replica of a typical scene in Capri, Italy.
Watercolor
12’ x 16”
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Dinkel's
Even though the bakery has sadly closed, their sign shines on. I could not resist the sparkle of colors in the bright, spring sunshine.
Watercolor
12’ x 16”
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Dearborn Station
Painted en plein air in challenging conditions where the weather was, well, everything, I was drawn to the deeply saturated terracotta of the stations’ brickwork and how it contrasted against the spring greens as well as the modern architecture around it.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Simon's Fish
Andersonville in the sunshine is spectacular and I could not resist the vintage, sparkling, Swedish fish of Simon’s bar.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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The Regional on Roscoe
It was a dreary spring day, but those reds were screaming to be painted.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Glessner House
Painted en plein air on an outing with the Plein Air Painters of Chicago, I was captivated by the contrasts of stone and copper throughout this historical landmark.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Canal Street Boat Yard
The grittiness of the boat yard combined with golden light made for the perfect Chicago scene.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Jewels on Dearborn
The windows of this building are some of the most unique I’ve seen, as if this building was transported from another country. It just glitters.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Arrow
Warm light in the cold snow along the road in Wisconsin.
Watercolor
10” x 7”
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Pink Glow
The last rays of light on a farmhouse in Wisconsin.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Winter Sunlight
Speeding through highways in Wisconsin, the glow of this old barn at sunset caught my eye.
Watercolor
12’ x 9”
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Corinthian Neon
A gorgeous, classical home lit by the 24 hr. liquor store next door. The colorplay and contrasts were amazing.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Galvin's Pub
This charming, neighborhood pub lights of the street. I loved the twinkly lights and the way all the different shades of yellow play against the dark sky.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Catalina Plants
It was a chilly night, but the plant store was warm and colorful. I wanted to capture the look of the steamy windows.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Fall at Greenwood Beach
I’d played hooky that day and gone kayaking out of Dempster Beach. On a whim, I’d brought my painting gear and I’m so glad I did. The bright fall colors and long shadows were an amazing backdrop for the cockeyed guard towers.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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At Graceland
I’d never painted at Graceland Cemetery before—big mistake. It is a microcosm of fascinating architecture and breathtaking scenery. I very much enjoyed capturing this explosion of contrasts and color.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Market Colors
It was really difficult to choose what to paint at the Lincoln Park Green City market, but I settled on this scene because it had the most concentrated array of colors and contrasts. My focus was very much the vibrancy of the day.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Taqueria in Pilsen
It’s really hard to choose one thing to paint in Pilsen, but this tile and those colors demanded my attention.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Cafe Selmarie
A gorgeous fall day in Lincoln Square, outside of Cafe Selmarie. I couldn’t take my eyes off the glowing umbrellas and the screaming, red flowers.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Grafitti at Des Plaines Ave.
I couldn’t resist the rich colors of rusting ironwork, safety-yellow paint, and the bold strokes of graffiti. A scene at the intersection of Hubbard and Des Plaines.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Portage Theatre
Standing across the street from this neighborhood landmark, you can’t help but be in awe of the architecture. I used multiple watercolor techniques to capture and suggest the myriad of details in the building. The theater is located on Milwaukee Avenue, at the heart of Six Corners.
Watercolor
14” x 20”
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Big Top
A family diner with a vintage vibe is famous on this stretch of Higgins Avenue. It’s been a hang-out and a go-to place for countless families in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. The sign is a little run down, but rich in personality and texture.
Watercolor
14” x 20”
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Ideal Pastry
I have been going to this bakery my whole life and could not resist the beautiful afternoon sun setting off the vibrant, red sign against that blue sky.
Watercolor
14” x 20”
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Clouds Over the Blue Line
I was mesmerized by the play of giant storm clouds and bright sun that lit up the Jefferson Park terminal. I did a quick scribble in the car, and then relied on a photo for the painting, as it was all moving very quickly.
Watercolor
14” x 20”
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Deering Library
On campus at NU, the Gothic style of the library makes you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. A sunny view of the southwest tower, painted en plein air.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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"Front Steps" of University Hall
Watercolor awarded an Honorable Mention at the Evanston Plein Air Fest.
12” x 16”
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Party Dress
An irresistible window display with a gorgeous orange dress as the star, along with golden light to make everything glow.
Watercolor was painted at the Evanston Plein Air Fest.
12’ x 16”
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The Yellow Door
While on a paint-out in Bucktown with the Plein Air Painters of Chicago, I was stopped dead in my tracks by this luminescent door to a garden beyond. The colors practically painted themselves.
Watercolor
12’ x 16”
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Gotta B Crepes
The hot pink of the tent and the lively line of customers was a delightful scene at the Portage Park Farmers Market this summer. Painted en plein air—in the shade—I had to work fast as the watercolors dried as soon as they hit the paper.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Jefferson Park Market
The colors and bustle of one of the first farmers’ market of the season. I painted en plein air, and it was so much fun to actually meet members from the Jefferson Park community in person!
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Malika on Devon
On an early Spring outing with the Plein Air Painters of Chicago, the morning sunshine made these Indian dresses sparkle and dance against the dark interior of the store windows.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Across the Road
I was stuck by the contrasts of the pale, turn-of-the century house sequestered by the stark, modern highway running past it, like two centuries meeting. On Schaumburg road, near Roselle Rd.
Awarded an Honorable Mention at the Schaumburg Prairie Plein Air event.
Watercolor
20’ x 14”
On Display at the Al Larson Center for the Arts -
Astor Street
Painted en plein air with the Plein Air Painters of Chicago, I squatted in the hostas on the parkway to get the best angle to capture this grand dame on Astor Street. The wet-on-wet technique gave this piece a dreamy quality.
Watercolor
12’ X 16”
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Canal Street Bridge
Painted en plein air on a chilly, Spring morning, this was a fantastic exercise in capturing the grittiness of Chicago steelwork and the fleeting reflections on the Chicago River.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Lights on the River
You could not ask for a better nocturne subject than the Apple Store lit up at night, on the banks of the Chicago River. Painted en plein air with some very big brushes.
Watercolor
21” x 15”
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Caldwell Woods
Palette knife work isn’t often used in watercolor, but it captured the delicate trees at Caldwell Woods perfectly on this late Spring day.
Watercolor
21” x 15”
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Trim n' Tidy
I grew up seeing this dry cleaner’s sign just blocks from my house, but never appreciated it’s appeal until I got back into painting. So much fun to paint, with a color palette reminiscent of the 50’s and 60’s.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Misty Night on Milwaukee Avenue
Watercolor is the perfect medium to capture the magic of colorful, reflected lights on wet pavement, transforming a dreary winter scene into something fantastic.
Watercolor
20” x 14”
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Rain and Lights on Montrose Avenue
A subdued capture of shiny streets at dusk, painted during a misty, late afternoon. Looking east down Montrose Avenue.
Watercolor
16’ x 12”
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Viaduct Over Argyle Ave.
I had not planned this painting and it is truly a case of “beauty is where you find it”. I was stopped dead in my tracks by the bright colors, strong contrasts, and wonderful textures of such a bright, sunny day.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Copernicus at Sunset
Winter sunset is intense and very brief, and it made the Copernicus Center come alive. The contrast between the brooding, evening sky and the brightly lit architecture made for a compelling portrait, painted with big brushes and loose strokes.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Milwaukee & Lawrence
I spent my childhood taking piano lessons from the Berning School of Music on Milwaukee Ave. and always walked past this intersection, but never appreciated the colors as I did on a snowy evening this past winter.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Tiny House on Goodman
This tiny, fairytale-like house has captured my imagination since I was little. I couldn’t resist painting it at twilight, with the glow of warm lights coming from within. Located on Goodman, right at Central as it turns.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Alley Nocturne
A capture of my humble alley, during the stillness of a frigid, January evening. Painted using the wet-on-wet watercolor technique to render the nuan
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Portage Grounds
A portrait of a tiny but lively coffee shop across from Portage Park.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Jefferson Arch
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Glencar Lake
Watercolor
14” x 20”
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Clonakilty
Watercolor
14” x 20”
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Isle of Inishbofin
Watercolor
20” x 14”
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Perkolator Coffee Shop
Watercolor — 15” x 11”
SOLD
Prints are available -
From the Train
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Big Quiet
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Tip of Fall
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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Like Glass
Watercolor
12” x 9”
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In Bloom
Watercolor
20” x 14”
Available
Commissioned Pieces
I enjoy capturing the details, light, and atmosphere of people’s homes—or anywhere else that has meaning for them.
Home or business portrait pricing:
9” x 12” — $260
10” x 14” — $295
12” x 12” — $310
12” x 16” — $395
14” x 20” — $585
15” x 22” — $680
18” x 24” — $875
On average, pieces take two weeks to complete. If the location is local, I will go out and take reference photos myself, usually studying the site several times to get the best light. By all means, tell me as much about the location as you’d like — a favorite angle or time of day, for example— the more I know, the better the result and the happier you’ll be!
A 50% deposit is required upon commencing.
Please don’t hesitate to inquire!
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The Map Room — Hoyne St. view
Painted as a pair in the dead of winter, the colorful glow of the lively interior warms the whole street corner .
Watercolor
12’ x 9”
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The Map Room — Armitage Ave. view
The glow of all the fun things inside the Map Room makes you want to come in and enjoy the atmosphere.
Watercolor
12” x 9”
Commissioned Piece -
Maury's Red Hots
Painted from a reference that was a photo of a photo, probably from the late 60’s, or early 70’s, this was a joy to paint. The client asked that the signs be prominent and the rest was watercolor shorthand. Pure Chicago.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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Northside College Prep
A recent commission for someone who made a world of difference to some young minds. I got lucky on the crisp, fall day I went to scout.
Watercolor
10” x 14”
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Yellow House — winter
The final installment of this 4-season home portrait. It finally snowed and the house just glowed in between the bright blue sky and that blanket of white.
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14” x 10”
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Yellow House — fall
Fall is definitely my favorite for colors. the harmony of yellows and greens was a joy to paint.
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14” x 10”
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Yellow House — summer
Lush greenery and shade from the hot sun are what made this summer portrait dynamic.
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14” x 10”
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Yellow House — spring
The first in a series, bright, crisp colors capture the spring light around this charming, yellow house.
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14” x 10”
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Lady Ash
A silly and very fun commission for a friend. A first for doing fur in watercolor. It was nice to change things up.
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10” x 14”
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North Pond in Winter
A special request to capture the North Pond Restaurant in the quiet of winter. In watercolor, painting snow means leaving the paper white—mostly.
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16” x 12”
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Olivia's Market (from the right)
Part of a set that was incredibly satisfying to paint because, ORANGE! The colors and light in these were a joy.
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12” x 9”
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Olivia's Market (from the right)
The second view of a delightful subject. I thoroughly enjoyed capturing the sunlight and shadows on the windows.
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12” x 9”
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Golden Home
This classic, Chicago two-flat glows in the morning light. The deep greens and shadows create an exciting contrast.
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14” x 10”
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Elegant In Any Light
Part of a trio of portraits of an exquisite home. I was a little intimidated by the challenge of capturing this beauty, but planning ahead paid off.
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16” x 12”
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Tranquil Patio
That tree! It’s gorgeous branches shade a lush and vibrant garden.
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12” x 9”
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The Fountain
Even though it no longer runs, the contrasts of stones and flowers against the woods could be a scene from a Roman villa.
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12” x 9”
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North Pond Café
This charming eatery is in the heart of Lincoln Park, surrounded by both nature and a thriving cityscape. I wanted to capture both the tranquility and the context of the city.
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9” x 12”
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The University Club
A place of special memories, this famous facade was a study of complex architectural details suggested with values and quick brushwork.
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9” x 12”
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Landmark Pub
This lively nocturne scene with sparkly motorcycles was so much fun to paint.
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12” x 16”
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Everyone's Invited
A painting that captured childhood memories.
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16” x 12”
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Pups in the Window
North-facing homes are always tricky to paint because they get no direct sunlight. The two pups in the windows make it a home.
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20” x 14”
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Postcards From the Clarendale
A series of watercolor sketches of the newly built Clarendale Assisted Living Facility that were turned into greeting cards. The bustling intersection made for vibrant and engaging portraits.
Watercolor
9” x 12” each
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Shady Awnings
A crisp, summer day painted in the dead of winter.
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12” x 9”
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Home in Bloom
Painted in the dead of winter, this home boasts a glorious flower garden that was pieced together from a collection of photos.
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9” x 12”
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Paterno's
I wanted to capture the vibrancy of this local restaurant and a snowy evening provided the perfect backdrop for the lights and bustle.
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16” x 12”
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A Fond Memory
I went back in time to restore a pervious owner’s home to how they remembered it.
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10” x 14”
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Sunnyside
A classic Chicago two-flat in winter painted with spring light.
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10” x 14”
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Twins on Carmen
I had to inject some summer light into a grey, winter day. So much ivy!
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14” x 10”
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3442 In The Sun
Pale brickwork made this little house glow in the sun.
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10” x 14”
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Bungalow at 5338
Painted summer in winter to give this bungalow a happy glow.
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14” x 10”
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105 Carpenter
Lots of shade on this sunny day.
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14’ x 10”
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Wilson Park Field House
One of four field houses from the northwest side of Chicago, commissioned for a new property going up at Six Corners.
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21’ x 15”
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Portage Park Field House
One of four field houses from the northwest side of Chicago, commissioned for a new property going up at Six Corners.
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21” x 15”
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Jefferson Park Field House
One of four field houses from the northwest side of Chicago, commissioned for a new property going up at Six Corners.
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University Hall, NU
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12” x 16”
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Picnic restaurant in Evanston
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12” x 9”
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Pono Ono restaurant in Evanston
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12” x 9”
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Home on Sacramento
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9” x 12”
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Windows Of Linder Ave.
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12” x 9”
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Blooms on Merrimac
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10” x 14”
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Copernicus Center
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18” x 24”
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Guillemette Home
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12” x 9”
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Brugger Home
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12’ x 9”
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Lively Melrose
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12” x 16”
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A Sunny Porch
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12” x 9”
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Shady Maplewood
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12” x 9”
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Sunlight On Belleplaine
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16” x 12”
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Pines On Pensacola
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12” x 9”
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Wreathe on Meade
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14” x 10”
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On Menard
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14” x 10”
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Blooms on Byron
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12” x 9”
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Magnolia on Lieb
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16” x 12”
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On Melvina
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16” x 12”
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The Alderman's Office
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20” x 14 -
Volta Elelmentary School
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16” x 12”
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Marino Dealership II
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16” x 12”
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Rivera Home
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12” x 9”
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Marino Dealership
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16” x 12”
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Checkerboard Classic
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12” x 9”
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Martino Home
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12” x 9”
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Halligan Home
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12” x 9”
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Fisher Home
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12’ x 9”
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The Sitka Series
I recently returned from visiting family in Sitka, Alaska, and was positively gobsmacked by the beauty up there. I painted as much as I could while I was there and also took close to 700 photos. I’ll be spending the winter painting some of my favorite scenes and posting them here. I hope I can translate the feeling of being in that fantastic place.
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Totem Pole
I’d never painted en plein air with bear spray strapped to my hip, but this was well worth it. These majestic totem poles blend seamlessly into the forest.
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12” x 16”
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Still Waters
Sitka, AK is a rainforest, and the skies change quickly from one mood to the next.
Watercolor
12” x 16”
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Red Leaves
The colors I saw on my walk through the neighborhood were unbelievable. Everything is gorgeous in Sitka.
Watercolor
15” x 22”
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The Fishery
Painted en plein air, on a windy, rainy wharf, I couldn’t leave until I’d captured the most saturated blues I’d every seen.
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16” x 12”
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Tiny Lighthouse
I was so far away and didn’t know if I’d be able to capture the glow of the little red and white lighthouse, but the distance gave me space to try and convey the indescribable atmosphere.
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16” x 12”
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Up the Hill
It rains a lot in Sitka, but when the sun does, come out, BAM! An explosion of colors and contrasts.
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12” x 16”
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The Neighborhood
A quiet, magnificent, afternoon in the Sitka neighborhood. Colors so good they don’t seem real.
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22’ x 15”
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On Merrill Street
Walking through the neighborhood after a rain, I was captivated by this peaceful riot of colors.
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22” x 15”
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Hut on Harbor Mountain
The views from this mountain top left me speechless and the light hitting this tiny camping hut with the bright red backpacks in front was irresistible.
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16” x 12”
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Red Roof in the Afternoon Sun
Sky and sunlight have a magical effect on colors in Sitka, everything is more vibrant, all the time.
Watercolor
16” x 12”
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