The Texas Oak

During my visit here in Houston I have been reminded once again of the majestic beauty of the American Oak Tree. The mighty oak is one of the most impressive visual images I have of Houston Texas. I lived in this lush environment for 10 years during my early adult...

Deep in the Heart of Texas

Urbanpastures is working this month in Houston Texas. Yes, I have flown south to paint for 3 weeks. While I am here I am having a small art show. I thought what better piece to create than The Alamo. This was a fun wood cut out to make because I know many people have...

Evening Solitude

I just can’t stop thinking about those wonderful Ironwood trees. I made one in January for my good friend Emily and had such a good time creating it that I just had to make another. Here is one I made last week. I set the tree against an abstract painting...

A California Bridge Surounded in Texture

This original acrylic painting, of a sea side in California, is my latest commission. It is rich in texture and color. The background is full of tissue paper and painting compound giving the surface a rich texture and a three dimensional surface. The couple who...

Desert Sunset

Happy Valentine’s Day. Desert Sunset is my latest contemporary abstract painting. My color palette certainly seems to be geared in the red hues these days and so I thought this would make the perfect Valentine post. I love the color red especially when I am...

Majestic Mt. Helena, A City Park

Mt Helena is fast becoming one of my favorite Montana landmarks. It hovers over the city of Helena in a majestic pose that stirs both awe and beauty in ones soul. This is the second painting I have created of Mt. Helena. For some reason she always seems to be calling...