Landscapes

Morning Graze (Sold)

Day 2 of my first ever plein air competition, I found myself driving through our designated location for the day. The cow filled fields of the oldest working farm in Abingdon Virginia. As I pulled up to the gate early that morning, I glanced around at all the artists scattered about the fields, but I couldn't stop looking at this view, the one that caught my eye as soon as I drove in. It screamed 'PAINT ME!' and so I did. This took me all of 30-40 minutes to complete and I was so completely satisfied with the result. This tiny 8x6 piece went on to win first place in the esteemed competition, and it is what affirmed in me what I only dreamed to be true "you can do this!" The judge of the event purchased this painting for her own collection. I will never forget my first event, chatting with other artists who love doing what I love, and seeing all of the amazing pieces that were created over those exhausting 3 days.

Marsh View (Sold)

Painted on my first morning in Crisfield, MD. Having left the lodge in search of a spot to paint, I drove around for about half an hour, weaving in and out of the little inlets that ran along this branch of the Chesapeake Bay, when this little view of the marsh made me pause. It was so peaceful and I was struck by the glow of the golden grasses. 8x6 inches, Gouache on illustration board.

Little Annemessex River (Sold)

An escape from the wind, this was painted off the second story of the artists' lodge. The water weaved between the grassy islands, going out to the Chesapeake, at one point a doe ran by, and the light chased it. 8x6 inches, Gouache on illustration board.

A Golden Moment

The final morning of the 2023 Tappahannock Plein Air Festival, I was in search of my first scene of the day. I started with a very green swampy composition, but I found myself constantly making adjustments, so I decided to give it up, and wiped the whole thing away. I turned to pack up my gear and was greeted with this view. The golden grasses took my breath away, I nearly squealed with delight as I observed the multitude of colors within those tall grasses and I knew I had to paint it. 8x12 inches. Gouache on illustration board.

Wooded Sunset

Just down the way from the artists' lodge in Crisfield, MD, I was drawn to this scene of a vibrant sunset peaking through the trees. I quickly put it down as the sun went to bed and the sky darkened. December 2024, 8x5 inches, Gouache on illustration board.

Great Falls, VA

I arrived early to participate in the Paint Great Falls Quick Paint competition that was to happen later that evening. Leaving plenty of time for me to explore the Virginia park that borders Maryland, and contains the falls that I had heard so much about. It was pretty packed with tourists, so it took me some time to find an 'out of the way spot' that also had a nice view, but I eventually settled on an abandoned section that was hard to get to. I stood balanced on the sharp peaks of pointy rocks and set up my tripod in a deep, muddy puddle. I took my time layering the depths of the water and carving out the rocks as I listened to the sheer power of the rushing water, fully immersed in the moment. The fresh breeze cooled by the water mixed with the warm sun on my skin, I relished every moment. My secret spot didn't remain that way for long- once spotted, others decided to climb up too and I was greeted by hundreds of tourists from around the world who took pictures with me and chatted over the beautiful view we shared. It was a great day, and an unforgettable introduction to Great Falls! May 2024, 9x12 inches, Gouache on illustration board.

The Line of the Vine (Sold)

This little 5x7 piece was painted on day 1 of the 2022 Abingdon Plein Air Festival, at Abingdon Vineyards. The morning was crisp, I had just completed my first ever painting for a plein air event, and I was on a roll! I climbed up the hill overlooking the tasting room, and stared at this scene. Yes it will do for my next composition. I completed 3 paintings in under 4 hours that day. This little piece sold that night at the first pop up gallery and I just couldn't believe it! Gouache on illustration board.

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