Five original oil paintings — and the story behind each one. Click any image for a closer look.
01
An act of kindness can often bring sunshine through our most dense troubles. The dramatic fallen tree and darkness mimic real life. Friendship and love are often the only light that can shine through.
The world and all our fellow human beings need more kindness. Be kind to someone today!
02
Inspired by three different photos — the trees and the log from a Louisiana marsh, and the blue heron from a photo taken just outside of Austin, Texas on Brushy Creek while fishing with my son and a lifelong friend.
The blue heron has always been my favorite bird, and I consider it a privilege to paint this one.
03
The Callanish Standing Stones — the "Stonehenge of the North" — on the Isle of Lewis, near the town of Callanish. Said to pre-date Stonehenge by 2,000 years. Who, what, why — no one really knows.
Having lived in Scotland as a pre-teen, things like this always intrigued me. While searching for things to paint from Scotland, I came across this scene and decided to paint it.
04
A collaboration of photos and memories — wade fishing, riding in a flat-bottom boat, or standing in an alligator track comparing the size of his footprint to mine. There was a fishing pole in my hand and a fish on the stringer that wouldn't make it past the dinner table that night.
The sights, sounds, and smells never go away. The desire to be in a place like this never leaves... it's a fever.
05
The "Love" Shack! What else needs to be said?