Sierra Trees On Top

I know the title is silly but its what I casme up with. This is a mixed media image that started out as an ink rendering. At times, the ink drawing speaks for itself and others demand a little watercolor, etc. The photo that inspired this piece was taken during my last real vacation in 2019. The last time I traveled without fear of infection and maskless. Now I feel naked and vulnerable without a mask. My how we have changed as a world.

My passion for gardening strenthened even more over the past three years. Of course I paint, draw and eat what I grow.

Kohlrabi Muse

This is a plant from my garden of course. I have always loved painting and drawing what I grow and eat. This is a Kohlrabi. I like it raw and cooked in stir fries. It reminds me of both turnips and broccoli. I like that it grows above ground and the leaves are just other world like.

Garden Glow

Pam left her sunflowers in for me to paint. I used casein on a toned panel. I was challenged by the light coming thru parts of the petals. I don't think this effort is bad but I do think it can be improved. This one does deserve another go. I love the density of casein. To me it is denser than gouache.

Maroon Bush

This small painting was inspired by a photo I took at the Fort Bragg, California botanical gardens a few years ago. My goal was to render the image in an abstract manner. I painted on the artist tiles recently introduced by Strathmore. It can be yours for 45.00 unframed.

Garden Shadows

A little painting inspired by the botanical garden in Fort Bragg. A truly beautiful place along a beautiful coastline. I like working in the 6 by 6 format on the Strathmore Artist Tiles. I need to spend less time with them but whatever.

More Branches

I can really drill down my scene in the landscape vision wise. What really drew my attention was the lack of branches. Refocus time.