Our fellow artist and friend, Barbara Yongue, hosted an Oil Painters of America Paint Out in Winnsboro SC.  She crafted a perfect event.  Also, Winnsboro and the weather did not disappoint!  I painted at Lake Wateree State Park.  Absolutely beautiful.  The gathering later in the afternoon brought fun and fellowship.   Charleston artist, Mark…

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“As the Crow Flies,” oil, 8×10Click Image to Enlarge This is another painting from my cliche series.  It was included in an exhibition with my studio mates at Vista Studios, 808 Lady, Columbia, SC.  My favorite part is the movement in the bird. There seems to be some state of emergency.  He is lifting quickly. Click…

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Plein Air Study, oil, 4×6Click Image to Enlarge Thank you for checking out my art.  I have had a lot of fun recently painting from life (not a photo).  It provides an urgency because of time constraints.  So, every brushstroke matters.  Vibrant and lively brushstrokes ensue – sometimes!  I love this one. Click to Bid …

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The S. C. State Park Artist in Residence Program selected me as the Artist in Residence at Billy Dreher Island this year.  Visit their website here.  It was an honor and a privilege.  Beautiful Island and accommodations.  Here are photos to prove it!  Click any image to enlarge the photos. Villa No. 3 was my…

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“You Get a Line” Oil 11×14 This was a fun little painting. It is an image from Lake Murray, SC. Oh, such good memories there. I seem to be doing a lot of reflections lately. Hmmm… Wonder what will be next? I do have another on the easel with reflections. That should be coming up…

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