January 11th, 2014

January 11th, 2014

Final January 11th, 2014 Cox Reservation, Essex Greenbelt Essex, MA Oil on Canvasboard, 16 x 20 in It was a mild but wet day, so much “heavy mist” (or “rain” as most people refer to it) that my paint, liberally imbued with “mist” (i.e., water) would not stick to the board, because the board too…

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Sept 21st, 2013

Sept 21st, 2013

Sept 21st, 2013 Cox Reservation, Essex Massachusetts Oil on Canvas, 12 x 16 in (sold) This is a “before” picture – parts of the painting are ok, parts have to be fixed. It was a beautiful day out, hopefully in time the painting will be a better testament to the fact. Update – Added a…

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September 3rd, 2013

September 3rd, 2013

September 3rd, 2013 Cox Reservation, Essex Greenbelt, Essex MA Oil on Canvas, 12 x 16 in (sold) My spot this time was predicated on the painting that was being done of me as I painted. The colors at the marsh this time of year are surreal, and lovely.

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August 31st, 2013

August 31st, 2013

August 31st, 2013 Cox Reservation, Essex Greenbelt, Essex MA Oil on Canvasboard, 16 x 20 in (sold) I chose my spot this Saturday based on the fact that it began to pour almost as soon as I got out to hike around looking for a spot. The scrub sumacs I stood under at first were…

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August 16th, 2013

August 16th, 2013

August 16th, 2013 Cox Reservation, Essex Greenbelt, Essex MA Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20 in (sold) This was painted in the afternoon, while the sun was gradually weakening and the colors of the marsh were glowing. I know I say this all the time, but I really need to retake this photo. The sky…

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