"Village Church, Mexico" (SOLD)

Storm clouds close in on a church in the mountain town of Real de Catorce.

Thanks John A. for the fantastic pic to paint from!

"Desert Dwelling" (SOLD)

No longer are the faithful called to prayer from the top of the minaret. The residents of this desert town in Qatar have moved way, leaving only swirls of dust whipped up by the arid wind.

Thanks, Daniel, for the inspiring photo.

"Enduring Faith" (SOLD)

A persistent wind blows clouds across the azure New Mexico sky and sends seeds to more fertile soil. But this humble church holds its ground, and faith endures.

Many thanks to Dave L. for the beautiful source photo.

"Prairie Skeleton"

Its lower boards stolen by scavengers, this sagging, skeletal, abandoned barn continues to defy the elements, standing alone on a frosty, windswept prairie in Alberta, Canada.

Many thanks to Brad S.!

"Autumn Rain, Meadows Road Bridge" (SOLD)

Light rain falls on a lone figure crossing Meadows Road Bridge in autumn. The gurgling of the creek and the tapping of raindrops on fallen leaves are the only sounds.

"Rust Bucket Bay" (SOLD)

This rusty old rowboat is enjoying its golden years in paradise!  

Many thanks to Hisham for the inspiration.

"Entwined" (Private Collection)

Some good friends of mine got married in New Zealand recently. I did this painting of a scene in Abel Tasman National Park for them.

"Afternoon Shadows, Real de Catorce" (SOLD)

Half of the alley gets relief from the scorching Mexican summer sun. Later, as the sun sets, the mountainside town will be blissfully cool.

Gracias, Oswaldo!

"Wintering Ashore" (SOLD)

Winter is long and cold in the North Atlantic. These boats will wait it out on shore near Heswall,Wirral, UK.

This painting is based on a beautifully moody photo by Steve Moore.

"Tropical Timeout" (SOLD)

Warm sand... crystal clear water... a salty breeze... the sound of waves lapping at the shore. Mmmmmm.

Many thanks to photographer leenmaldives for the amazing photo!

"Well-Earned Rest, Heswall" (SOLD)

Not sure if this hardworking dinghy on the English coast was awaiting repairs or had been "put out to pasture," but either way it seemed very dignified, even in its decrepitness.

Thanks, Jim, for letting me paint from your inspiring photo!

"Another Spring" (SOLD)

D.P. in Texas, who took the beautiful source photo that I painted from, also purchased the painting.  Many thanks to a very talented photographer!