Willow Park #5.156
9"x12"
It was a beautiful day in Camp Hill, for their annual Quick Draw competition. This year I set up to paint along a pathway in Willow Park, but talk about pressure. I pushed hard through the 2 hour limit and won 1st Place. Whew!
Kudos to the Camp Hill folks who put on this great event.
South Carlisle Street #5.154
9"x12"
This one began as a plein air painting session while talking with a young couple strolling in the park.
South Carlisle Street #5.155
9"x12"
I just love Greencastle. This delightful borough where we live in south central Pennsylvania is loaded with character and charm.
Catching Rays #5.137
12"x16"
The sight of cattle warming themselves in the winter sunlight along Milnor Lane was too much to resist. I just had to paint.
C&O canal lock #4.111
8"x10"
Just down from the Cushwa Basin this spot has a lock and footbridge and gets loads of foot traffic.
Lakeside City Park #4.101
8"x10"
Met some wonderful people while painting this one in Hagerstown.
C&O CANAL #4.112
8"x10"
fantastic light when I was out painting that day at one of my favorite places to paint
C&O Bridge #4.120
8"x10"
This old bridge crosses over the C&O Canal and trail providing recreation access on the Maryland side of the Potomac River at Williamsport.
Fred Giles portrait #5.144
private collection
Fred's face holds both character and friendliness. His face begs to be painted and I complied.
Falling Spring #4.099
8"x10"
This scene is on the Bloom property. Here I gladly painted in the sunshine highlighting the Spring's crystal clear trout waters.
City Park RR #4.125
9"x12"
The evening sunlight drew me in as I painted near the historic Hager House and made for an engaging composition.
Out for lunch #5.141
12"x16" private collection
These three lady friends of mine inspire a pretty picture as they move out into our pasture for a bite to eat.
Close Encounter #5.131
16"x24"
Inspired by photos taken along the Susquehanna River early last fall, I decided to "go big" and produced this large painting during the cold winter months.
Black Mountain #4.128
9"x12"
The view from my old home place. Aptly named and 8000 feet in elevation, Nevada's Black Mountain looms high over the treeless hills that surround it.
City Park Lake #5.147
12"x16"
Even in winter Hagerstown's highly rated downtown park has so much to catch the artist's eye. Here we have the spring fed lake, set off by woods and walks and geese,
The Grotto Spring at City Park #5.148
12"x16"
Spring water, clear and cold, flowing from the limestone grotto provides a pathway for waterfowl and a spectacle for people strolling by.
On the Jig #4.109
private collection
The Conococheague Creek is a recreational treasure flowing through the Cumberland Valley.