Nature's Art
From the Mud Series
Nature's Art
My art always has a thread of the natural environment that runs through it. My love for gardening and being in the outdoors inspired my landscapes and I find myself zooming in more and more to appreciate the beauty and complexities of capturing florals in oil on canvas.
After painting June, (featured above - the name a nod to a fellow ma
My art always has a thread of the natural environment that runs through it. My love for gardening and being in the outdoors inspired my landscapes and I find myself zooming in more and more to appreciate the beauty and complexities of capturing florals in oil on canvas.
After painting June, (featured above - the name a nod to a fellow magnolia lover in Virginia), the lotus flower captured my attention and sparked the From the Mud Series. Especially during the long winter months, painting florals brings light and joy to my studio work.
Ole Glory
From the Mud Series
Nature's Art
Ole Glory was featured in the prestigious New Britain Museum of American Art and was created in response to repeated requests by students asking me to join them in their Veteran's Day assignment in my Foundations of Art classes.
This flag, set up as a still-life, once hung above the Connecticut State Capitol and was used as a muse in this
Ole Glory was featured in the prestigious New Britain Museum of American Art and was created in response to repeated requests by students asking me to join them in their Veteran's Day assignment in my Foundations of Art classes.
This flag, set up as a still-life, once hung above the Connecticut State Capitol and was used as a muse in this assignment. I chose to paint this section of the flag because of the twists and folds that represent both the dynamics of the cloth as well as our nation's struggles and unrest.
Ole Glory was also featured in Artscope Magazine , shown below.
Trying on Liberty
From the Mud Series
From the Mud Series
In my early career I taught ceramics and often choose subject matter from ancient or historical time periods. I've been influenced by Peruvian mummies, animal bone structures, impressions in muddy river beds, archaeological dig sites , stone structures and more. In this piece, Trying on Liberty, I was representing western society's idea o
In my early career I taught ceramics and often choose subject matter from ancient or historical time periods. I've been influenced by Peruvian mummies, animal bone structures, impressions in muddy river beds, archaeological dig sites , stone structures and more. In this piece, Trying on Liberty, I was representing western society's idea of freedom being forced upon a Middle Eastern country.
In more recent days, I throw and sculpt for enjoyment and commission but dedicate most of my time in my studio to painting.
From the Mud Series
From the Mud Series
From the Mud Series
Recently, I found myself drawn to painting the water lilies and pond life, with their rich ecosystems coming from the mud. Depending time of day (the flowers open at daybreak and close mid-day) and a multitude of other factors, the colors and reflections in the water captured my attention and I began painting these images one after an
Recently, I found myself drawn to painting the water lilies and pond life, with their rich ecosystems coming from the mud. Depending time of day (the flowers open at daybreak and close mid-day) and a multitude of other factors, the colors and reflections in the water captured my attention and I began painting these images one after another enjoying the unique but complimentary nature of each painting.
The From the Mud Series honors the lotus flower - a captivating symbol of spiritual enlightenment and growth, representing the ability to thrive and flourish in adverse conditions.
2025 - featured work at the slater memorial Museum
Selected in the Juried Exhibition of Connecticut Artists
"Ascension" in Ireland. Oil on Canvas 24" x 36"
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at The Hotel Europe on Lough (Lake) Leane in Killarney, Ireland. This was our view while we were there. Both the lighting and the scene were so inspiring, reminding me of a Thomas Cole Painting. I knew that I had to paint it.
On exhibit at the Slater Memorial Museum, January 25 - February 28, 2025