Landscapes

Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the cool breezes and the sweet smell of damp leaves. In my mind, I envisioned this Autumn scene with a whispering stream. There is an old stone bridge leading my eye into the...

"As the sun lowers in the sky, and the landscape deepens in its richness and tones, time seems to slow if only for a second. I feel as though I had traveled back in time a hundred years. These impressions feed my inspiration...

"When I was in Tuscany, I will never forget driving along the solitary country roads as the sun was low on the horizon. The air had a warm veil that cloaked everything in a timeless gold mist. I felt as if I were looking...

The timelessness of the Tuscan landscape and feelings of warmth and charm invite me into this three-part painting. Each image continues into the next and invites me to journey down the path, beyond the narrow Cyprus into the...

Umbria is the region between Rome and Tuscany. Its rolling, green hills are crowned with charming villages, each with its own tower or church yard. As I drove through Umbria every town offered a new adventure as each invited...

"I wanted this to be the kind of painting that had many levels of depths of focus leading your eye into the distance. I imagined this deep canyon hidden away somewhere in the frontier of the southwest. Wild horses graze...

In Southern Utah, the desert is rich in color, form and texture. The red rock cliffs and gorges invite me to traverse their rocky buttes and slide down their puddle ledges. There is beauty here. It is timeless and beloved to...

"As the sun drops in the Southwestern sky, the last rays of light touch the tops of the canyon walls. Rose and crimson colors glow above the deep shadows within the canyon. Indians gather around the camp fire to tell stories...

For those who live near the community of St. George, the name Entrada has a familiar sound. In the foothills south of Snow Canyon is a place of pristine beauty where the dazzling red rocks warm the eyes and blue skies shower...

"Have you ever been in red rock country as the warm sun lowers to your back and the moon gently rises over the cliffs. There is almost a low humming sound in the air and I can feel the music of the movement. Its hard to put...

"Every time I see the Grand Canyon it takes my breath away. In this painting I wanted to create the drama of light and color and space which makes the Grand Canyon so inspiring. In the distance, the "Buddha Temple" looms...

Around the St. George, Utah area are many beautiful desert scenes. The morning light strikes a beautiful pose as it reflects off the sculpted red rock buttes and twisted rock formations. I love the way the Ocotillo...

In this painting, I wanted to create a sense of deep space and an awe-struck feeling of standing on the edge of an abyss. The sheer cliffs are glowing with the deep ambers and golds of the evening sun. An eagle, once perched...

The desert can be such a beautiful subject to paint. I love the rich colors of sandstone and the way the light plays off the canyon walls in the late afternoon. It is especially exciting after the Spring rains, when the...

"Have you even seen a truly 'red' sunset? If there is enough dust in the atmosphere the sky will seem to be ablaze with color. On the edge of an expansive canyon the light burns across the canyon walls and warms my soul. For...

"Somewhere in the farthest corner of the desert southwest is a secret canyon that is holy to the Native American. A place where time stands still and the modern progress of man will never penetrate. Here the golden light of...

There is a place just outside of Saint George, Utah called theLedges. At the top of the farthest point, I found a view looking down into the valley which was extraordinarily beautiful. The windswept sandstone and flowering...

As you drive through Springdale, Utah, approaching Zion National Park, you see the majestic cliffs of Mount Kiwasava up to the left. The Virgin River winds its way along the desert floor as it has for thousands of years. I...