Autumn Poplars Study

Oil on canvas - 7" x 5" (Private collection)     A brief change in subject matter as autumn approaches and we are blessed with all of  its great majesty.  This paintingis featured for September in my 2012 Calendar - "Trees". 

Note: As I write, my 2013  Desk Calendar is in the works and will be coming out soon... will  focus again on the Lake Michigan Shoreline.  These calendars  make nice holiday gifts for home or office and you will be able to enjoy 12 of my paintings throughout the year. More information to follow...
Additional note:  Many of the paintings you have enjoyed these past months are for sale. Several are available as a fine art (giclee) print.  Please contact me to purchase one of these oils.

Paths to the Beach at Hoffmaster

Oil on canvas - 20" x 24"   The dunes at Hoffmaster are always changing. I visited this spot last week; most of these trees are there, but a large section of the path along the edge of the rise has been carved away by the wind. More paintings to come from this area!

Shoreline at Hoffmaster Study

Oil on canvas - 6" x 8"     There is nothing quite so peaceful as walking the beach in the evening as dusk approaches, experiencing Lake Michigan with all of its moods.

Birch Trees, Lake Huron Shoreline

Oil on canvas, 24" x 36"    Another work in progress of a stand of birch trees along the shoreline in northeastern Michigan. This is a relatively new theme that I have begun to explore in recent months.

Vineyard at Mapleton

Oil on canvas - 6" x 8" (Sold)   This is a study completed a few years ago of a small vineyard on Old Mission Peninsula which fascinated me for a long time before I attempted to paint it.  I am so often reminded how quickly the land changes; recently I passed by and noticed that the grove of trees on the right side had been cut down, leaving a huge gaping hole in the hillside.  Several months later the hillside was planted with something, possibly more grapes.  

Crystal River Wetlands - 2

Oil on canvas, 24" x 36" - Thought  I would show this new oil at an early stage. I intend to leave this piece relatively soft with simple shapes using a limited pallette.  I have since added some cadmium red and yellow.

Ledges

Oil on canvas - 18" x 14"   This painting is still in progress but I thought you would find it interesting. While walking the beach at Empire, I just happened upon several boulders jutting out from the dunes. The play of light across the grasses and rocks and the shadows totally fascinated me.