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.

NATURE

By being outdoor, that's where I get the stimulation and the fun of the unexpected. Nature does not come to your studio, you have to go to her... in my case, nature is right outside my window.

KITCHEN PANEL

Not from my sketchbook, but I consider this kitchen panel as a sketch, cause it really did not take that much time to decorate these panels.

SUMMER GREEN

Leaves are turning fast from the cool evenings. This might be the last time I can use my green paints. This Provence Lavender was added on when I was back in my studio. Which seems to contrast pretty good with the warm greens. This watercolor technique I use with my oils, works nicely on this texture paper. The wet medium sinks into the texture of the paper, which gives an impressionistic effect. I love happy accidents.

SUMMER BIRD

With the cooler days, hummingbirds &  other birds are gone from my garden. This might be the last time I see Robins in my garden till next spring.

HARVEST

It never fails, as soon as Labor day rolls around, there's the chill in the air. It also means the start of fall harvesting season. Such a wide variety of beautiful vegetables at the farmer's market!

HAY FIELDS

Because of the draught, the hay season is off by 50%. Still plenty of hayfields in the area for me to paint. I like the graphic quality of this simple composition.