Original Oil Paintings

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Art Journal

Featured at the Mint Museum

Featured at the Mint Museum

Tonight we attended the opening of the Guilding the Mint exhibit by the Guild of Charlotte Artists at the Mint Museum in uptown Charlotte, and I got to experience something every artist hopes for – seeing their work hanging in a museum! 150 artists had work hanging in...

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Myers Park Golf Course Painting

Myers Park Golf Course Painting

I just delivered this commissioned piece today to a resident living on the Myers Park Country Club. He wanted a view of one of the holes where you could see Charlotte in the skyline, and asked if I could add him subtly to the painting. This piece was painted at 18" x...

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Plein Air Painting at Stutts Marina

Plein Air Painting at Stutts Marina

Our location this week with Lake Norman Plein Air painters was at Stutts Marina in Mooresville, NC. There was a lot to paint here, and we plan to make a trip back since it's so close to us. On this day, we found this stack of kayaks to be most interesting. Here's a...

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First Commissioned Painting Delivered

First Commissioned Painting Delivered

Just delivered this piece to a gentleman that wants to surprise his wife with a memento of the first time they met… at this charming bungalow in Amagansett, NY. This oil painting is 20 inches wide by 16 inches tall.

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First painting of 2025

First painting of 2025

This is the first painting I did in 2025 in my new studio. Spinning was inspired by a photograph by my friend Jocelyn Ohnmeiss. This is a barn on their property. I like how the sun was creating warm highlights on the snow in contrast with these really blue purple...

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Golf Painting Receives Honorable Mention

Golf Painting Receives Honorable Mention

This past weekend, on Sunday, October 1st, I participated in my first gallery exhibit with The Guild of Charlotte Artists. Over 50 artists submitted work and more than 100 pieces were displayed and judged. I had the pleasure to receive an Honorable Mention award for...

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1st Time Painting en Plein Air

1st Time Painting en Plein Air

This past weekend I finally got out of the studio and into nature for my first time painting outdoors. I convinced my dad to come along for moral support since he has painted outdoors many times in the past. It was great because it was my first time outdoors and his...

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Artoberfest at Mooresville Arts

Artoberfest at Mooresville Arts

I have two entries in the 41st Annual Artoberfest exhibition at Mooresville Arts. The show runs September 26th through November 9th. The opening reception and award ceremony is on Friday, September 29th from 6pm to 8pm. Come out and see my work in person and check out...

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Limited Brush Strokes Exercise

Limited Brush Strokes Exercise

First, why would you choose to paint a subject with as few brush strokes as possible? An artist may choose to paint with as few brushstrokes as possible for various reasons, including: Aesthetic Effect: Fewer brushstrokes can create a more minimalistic, clean, and...

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Associations

Guild of Charlotte Artists
Mooresville Arts