Landscape Paintings
Apr 15
I wanted to give a shout-out to all the folks that made the Paint the Town Plein Air Festival event a success! There were many volunteers who helped during the weeklong event, Host families who put up artists (and perhaps “put up with”) in their homes, and especially Erin and Lindsey who I know were …
Mar 29
Spring seems to have come a bit early here in North Texas. Temperatures have been hitting the mid to upper 80’s, and we are still in March. Trees putting out leaves and the grasses are waking up from their long winter’s nap. It seems that summer will be rolling in soon, but I hope not …
Dec 05
In America, I believe the Thanksgiving Holiday is much overlooked in its importance, and we have so much material wealth that we have become ungrateful. We should remember that gratitude is an amazing thing… everything changes when we live a life of thankfulness and gratitude. Donna and I were blessed and truly very grateful to …
Oct 28
Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the great mountains;Your judgments are a great deep;O LORD, You preserve man and beast. How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. Psalm 36:5 thru 7 Donna and I read this Psalm one morning before we …
May 04
These few words in Genesis 1:26 are like a deep well. And, trying to fully understand them is like trying to understand the depths of the ocean while standing on the beach. The effects of sin in a fallen world have dulled our senses to the reality of what God has done. One of the …
Apr 09
Plein Air in Marble Falls: April 21 thru 27, I will join Plein Air artist from across the nation for the 17th Annual Paint the Town Event in Downtown Marble Falls, Texas. We will be scattered out with paint and easels to capture various scenes and panoramic Texas Hill Country landscapes, as well as scenes …
Apr 09
My wife and I were blessed to be able to visit our daughter this past Christmas in beautiful Puerto Rico. I must say it’s a beautiful and interesting place. – a U.S. Territory, but not really the U.S., with the flavor of a 3rd world country sprinkled throughout. However, the island is beautiful. Many miles …
Nov 28
What relation do the Appalachian Mountains and Israel have? Interesting story…. It had been three years since my wife and I had been able to visit family back in East Tennessee. We always love our visits to East Tennessee and one of the “must-do” things on our list while there is to visit the Great …
Aug 12
The LORD is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9 The Breckenridge Fine Art Center in Breckenridge, Texas is sponsoring a “husband & wife” exhibit featuring Donna’s Photography and my works in Oil, Pastel and Charcoal. The exhibit is titled Shutters and Strokes! Donna and I love to hit …
Nov 14
Fall is one of my favorite seasons., and I have especially loved experiencing fall in east Texas when I am able to visit. It’s really amazing how the landscape and trees can change in a short, 2-hour drive. The mesquites and juniper trees fade away as the landscape begins to be populated with pines, sweetgum, …
Oct 17
I shoot a lot of photos when traveling and sometimes it takes a while to work out a painting based on the photographic reference material I collect on various trips. The week of my Wife’s and I’s anniversary we were planning on making a trip to east Tennessee to visit family and friends, as well …
Oct 09
Autumn Art Walk • Chandor Gardens • October 16, 202112 noon til 4 p.m. • Weatherford, TexasCome by and say hello! A few weeks ago I was blessed to setup my plein air easel and paint in a beautiful and well designed garden. Stone paths, fountains and koi ponds made the painting experience a peaceful …
