Paintings
Steadfast Love In The Morning
This is an imaginary scene that takes place in Whitefish Dunes State Park, overlooking Lake Michigan. By imaginary, I mean to say that it was created, and the models were posed, specifically for this painting; to illustrate a concept.
(detail)-W.C. on Rag- 18x24"- HOLLAND
Evening Waters
This bustling little harbor in northerly Ephraim was resplendant with wind-surfers, beach-goers, and vacationers. My wife Deb dropped me off near the beach so that she and Emma (our 19 mo. old) could go have an ice cream at Wilson's while I sketched.
I was fortunate to be able to find a small place to set up that was "relatively quiet". Although there was still the small boy who found it enjoyable to run all around me and jump from rock to rock, and visitors standing behind me that seemed to come out of nowhere, and about fifty people lounging on the beach just next to me, I acted all the while as if it was the most natural thing in the world to be seated amongst all the chaos!
I have noticed that the artist who sets up out-of-doors has become 'public domain', and would do well to resign themselves to this idea. People do not seem to feel it is necessary to introduce themselves, or even say hello, but start midstream into their thoughts about the world. It is also interesting because many of the people I meet talk as if we have known each other for years. It is an interesting phenomena, and mostly enjoyable... but I come home a little more exhausted than usual!
"Evening Waters"
oil on linen, 8x10" HOLLAND
The Canal Station Lighthouse
I make an effort to go Plein Air painting at least once a week (often several times) in order to keep in practice.
The benefits of regular practice outdoors is rewarded in the studio with the ability to make "fresh", accurate color notes, as well as developing a sense of depth and atmosphere.
"Canal Station"
HOLLAND, 8x10 oil on linen
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Work-in-progress
This shows a work-in-progress. I will post the finished painting in the Plein Air gallery.
The scene shows a view overlooking the Bay of Sturgeon Bay in the distance. The bay is visible only by a large valley from where I am looking. On the opposite side of the Bay can be seen the East-side of the city of Sturgeon Bay. In the foreground is an old abandoned Cherry Orchard.
The sun is just starting to set over my right shoulder.
24x30", oil on linen- HOLLAND
This is a Direct Method of painting, as you can see from the start in the background- what I see is what I paint!
