Evening on the Links

I'm not much of a golfer, but I do enjoy the occasional outing. I have painted several commissioned golf scenes in the past and really enjoyed the color palette that I was able to use. The deep greens and vivid light make this scene jump right off of the canvas. I tried to keep it in a complementary scheme to accentuate the contrasting light conditions and the peaceful nature of an evening round of golf. Acrylic on canvas (24" x 18") 

Delicate Light

The slick rock sandstone formations of Southern Utah are strangely spectacular, even hard to believe unless you have actually seen them with your own eyes! Delicate Arch has been photographed and painted perhaps more than any other Utah icon. I have always wanted to paint this truly magnificent formation and finally had the courage to try! When I saw it in person, the sun was low on the horizon, the cast shadows were long and the reflected light was intense ... I tried to capture such a feeling in this piece. Acrylic on canvas (36" x 24")

Winter Light

I love the "low" light of winter. Though it brings snow and dreariness to the landscape, the long, cold shadows are very intriguing to me. Winter fly fishing, for me, is peaceful and quiet. I can usually find a place to fish without too much trouble (not too many other anglers out there!), and the fish are usually very willing to play! The deep blue-violet shadows are underwritten by the intensely contrasting evening light in this painting. Acrylic on canvas (30" x 22")

Milford Sound

I think Milford Sound is one of the most beautiful places on our planet! Maureen and I had the opportunity to visit here during our trip to New Zealand last year. The scenery is just spectacular! At first I was a little hesitant to try to paint such a place because I wasn't sure if I could do it justice. I actually tried to paint it soon after we returned home but I did not like how it turned out, so that iteration is now just a layer of paint under one of my other paintings! I learned a bunch from that first try, however, and was finally satisfied with the way this one turned out.

We were able to fly out of this gorge in a helicopter all the way back to Queenstown. It took us 4 hours to get there by bus but only 30 minutes back via helicopter. The wind was blowing, it was raining (even snowing at altitude) which only added to the excitement of the ride. I have to say that was the highlight of our trip for me ... indescribable beauty! Hope you all get to go there someday! Acrylic on canvas (24" x 20")

Upper Provo River Falls

My dad and I spent a lot of time hiking and fishing the lakes and streams of the High Uintah Mountains here in Utah. This waterfall is near the head waters of the Provo River, one of our Blue Ribbon Trout fisheries in the state. This was one of the important way points along our route ... whenever we passed the turn off to this waterfall, I knew we were getting close to our alpine adventure! This piece is part of my Waterfalls Collection. Acrylic on canvas (18" x 24")

Tuscan Gates

This little piece is another installment to my "Colors of Tuscany" body of work. It is a "mini" (only 12" x 12") but was almost as challenging as my larger paintings. I truly love the color palette of that region of the world ... so soft, so inviting. Hope you enjoy it! Acrylic on canvas (12" x 12")