Reedy Falls, Greenville, South Carolina II

This is another interpretation of the falls done on Yuppo, a kind of plastic paper that is as smooth as a china plate. The challenge is sliding the pigment around into pleasing forms. The colors appear more vivid because they don't sink into the paper. The final effect is more abstract.

Reedy Falls, Greenville, South Carolina

I painted this waterfall while in Greenville, South Carolina. The river runs through the middle of town and these falls are in the downtown (such as it is)area. Such a beautiful place to contemplate nature in the middle of the city!

On the Road to Monastery

This is one of the paintings I did while in Abiquiu. We went down a dirt and gravel road where we saw at every turn some of the most spectacular landscapes in New Mexico. At the end of the road, (which takes about 30 minutes) is the Benedictine Monastery nestled down by the Chama River. This particular scene is a couple of miles before the Monastery. It's perhaps impossible to communicate the emotions that the sweeping lanscapes provoke. I decided to focus on a small part of the whole. The colors of the rocks are luminous and the patterns evoke the art of the Indians who lived in this area.

Roses from a Secret Admirer

I have a long standing tradition of painting the flowers in my hotel room, wherever I am. They always arrive from a secret admirer, usually with the room service.

Echo Amphitheatre, Abiquiu

This is a rock formation near Abiquiu that never ceases to interest me. The colors and shapes are beautiful and sensual. We started painting on Saturday and this is my first painting of the week. Last year some may remember that my rant was the flies in the mountains. I guess this year my theme will be the wind; it has been a bother so far

Matisse and Rekerdres Again

Seriously, aren't these little watercolors fun? And, as most people know, I'm all about fun.

Matisse and Rekerdres

Using a background from a master with my nude is a lot of fun! Especially with Matisse who shares my passion for pattern.