This shaded cafe in Aix en Provence is full during lunchtime. Even though it is sweltering outside, people would rather be outdoors than in a dark cafe. The cafe interiors are a welcome sight on a rainy day, of course. But it is always nice to look at the effects that the sunshine creates on the stone walkways, buildings, and awnings from a shady spot. Oil on 18" x 24" stretched linen.  Available at UGallery.com ..read more

  There have been many life changing events during the past several years, which impeded my artistic productivity. I haven't been posting to my blog as much as in the past because blogging seems to have been replaced by social media or other websites. I plan to do a mass upload of all of my newer work in the near future. I also plan to have a couple of studio cleaning sales to clear space for new work. I haven't been as happy with my work during the past couple of years. Stress inducing occurrences seem to have affected my style. I feel that I am finally becoming myself again and I plan ..read more

  The Luxembourg Gardens in Paris was already in full bloom in early May. The park was empty when I was there, making it feel like it was all mine. Oil on 16" x 24" stretched canvas. Available at UGallery.com ..read more

  This was painted from a reference photo that I took last year while visiting Beach Haven, NJ. My mother and I participated in the local Art Walk to try to branch out into new territory. We stayed a few nights and really enjoyed the perfect sand of the beaches and the slightly retro vibe of the town. On this particular day, there was rain. In the afternoon, the clouds cleared to reveal the pthalo blue and pthalo green sky. Oil on 9"h x 11"w stretched canvas. Available on my Daily Paintworks gallery page ..read more

  This is one of the many spectacular views one encounters while walking the Airport Mesa Trail in Sedona, AZ. It was my favorite trail while visiting the city. Oil on 14"h x 11"w cradled masonite. Available for sale at Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe, PA ..read more

  My cat, Tiny, is great at multi-tasking, as she can bathe while also sunbathing. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD ..read more

  This family enjoys some play time between storms in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. During September of 2020, we took a trip with friends, happy to be able to travel again. We made the most of all the nice weather, even if it was just a small amount of time between storms. SOLD ..read more

This painting was inspired by a sparring session at Broken Plow Western Martial Arts in Creighton, PA (near Pittsburgh.) The school hosts many classes, including German longsword. This is a link to the school's website. SOLD ..read more

  A mother and daughter are the last ones on the beach in Corolla, SC. This was painted from a photo I took during a 2020 trip to the beach. Oil on 12" x 16" stretched canvas. SOLD ..read more

  This painting of an alley in Indiana, PA, was inspired by one of the walks I took with my dog. She was a husky and would never get tired, though she walked very slowly as she aged. We have probably walked on every street in town, and many of the alleys, such as this one. After she passed away, I walked in the same places as a way to remember her. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched canvas. Available at The Artists Hand Gallery in Indiana, PA ..read more