Rocky Ascent

Rocky Ascent
10" x 12"
Oil / Canvas

This painting is from Horseshoe Lake in the Sangre De Christo range by Westcliffe, CO.

Portrait of Hallett Peak

Portrait of Hallett Peak
16" x 20"
Oil / Canvas


I've always found the shape of this peak interesting. It has a very bold and powerful presence to it. I took a very direct alla prima approach to the painting. It felt like that would be the best way to convey the bold feeling of this mountain.

Frozen Dream Lake

Frozen Dream Lake
9" x 12"
Oil / Canvas

This is from Sunday's trip up to Dream Lake in RMNP. This painting will be used to do a larger version.

Rolling Hills and Mountain Peaks

Rolling Hills and Mountain Peaks
18" x 24"
Oil / Canvas


This is up Poncha Pass by where I live in Salida, CO

High Country Gold

"High Country Gold"
8" x 10"
Oil / Canvas

Winter River Plein Air

Winter River
9" x 12"
Oil / Canvas


I love this painting spot. I've painted here numerous times. I've painted it in the Spring, Summer, Fall, and now winter. Since I got all the seasons now, I'll have to paint it at different times of the day. Maybe a sunset will be next.

More Nude Gestures

Some more Nude Gestures. I really enjoy painting in monochrome. I can really focus on mark making and drawing this way.

Nude Gesture

24" x 12"
Oil / Canvas


I really enjoy doing gestural sketches with monochromatic oils. It's a challenge to get a sense of the shape and form and to say something about the energy of the pose.