Mt. Vernon, VA - Washington's View - Work In Progress

A couple of months ago Dan and I visited Mt. Vernon, VA, the home of George Washington. His expansive property includes a wonderful view of the Potomac River. This painting is my interpretation of what his view may have looked like when he and Martha resided there.

This is still a work in progress, begun while painting outside Gallery North in Edmonds. I had the assistance of a few passersby as I worked up the composition.

What is left to do...a little more work on the grasses, trees, and sheep. Hope you enjoy it.

Oregon Beach Scenes - Dramatic Weather

Here are two recent paintings with inspiration taken from the Oregon beaches near Cape Mears and Oceanside. Throughout the year the weather can be dramatic and the sky tells the story.

Both of these paintings are on exhibit at Gallery North in Edmonds.

Beachcombers - Maui - Work in Progress

The painting is progressing...and close to being finished. Just a couple of things left to do...

Beachcombers - Maui - Work in Progress

The blow-hole and the water in the tidal pools are taking shape. I hope to get the kids more developed by the next photo.

Beachcombers - Maui - Work in Progress

I decided to add the blow-hole...we shall see.

Beachcombers - Maui - Work in Progress

The rocks are taking shape. Somewhere in the center is a blow-hole where the water is pushed up in a spray...I am not sure whether I will include that in the painting.

Beachcombers - Maui - Work in Progress

This painting is based on a photograph given to me by my brother Christopher of his children at the beach in Maui. The ocean seems to have entranced them as they stare out to sea. I think I was the same way when I was a kid...I could spend hours just walking along the shore and watching the waves crashing in.