ARTISTIC MUSE

 I mention often that nature offers me endless inspiration, right outside my window. Artistic muse can also come in the form of a new sketchbook. New paper, new experiments=many new sketches!

MY LATEST SKETCHBOOK

Artist tend to be collectors. It took much effort, but I try to keep my life clutter free these days. One of the few things I still collect is handmade sketchbooks. I have a nice collection from all over the world. What luck to find a talented book binder setting up shop in my town of Hobart, middle of nowhere!

FALL VIEWS

The passing clouds, along with the wind make for many quick studies from my deck.

FALL WEEKEND

After the rain, the sun is giving the wet foliage a fantastic glow...

FROM SKETCH TO FINISH

Did you know that Oct 17 in MOTHER IN LAW day? You can send out this pretty card from my store...

TEATIME

Another weekend came & went. Not very creative, except for alot of time in the kitchen. I adjusted this apple tart recipe a little bit...makes for a more interesting illustration.

CLASSIC COMPOSITION

This is a classic CLAUDIAN composition: a body of water in the middle, flanking trees on either side, & gentle mountains beyond to convey a calm & pleasing view of the Catskill Mountain.

FALL-LAKE

Started this sketch in Cooperstown last weekend... spending time in a secret garden. I got to define the boat on the lake today. I'm sure alot of the foliage are gone by this weekend.