Santa Barbara, watercolor 15" x 11"

On this particular day, the light was soft and slightly hazy, giving the distant hills a beautiful blue-grey wash. I wanted to capture that sense of calm and space, so I kept my brushwork loose and let the watercolour do what it does best—suggesting rather than spelling out every detail. The reflections in the water and the little group of ducks added just enough interest in the foreground, drawing the viewer’s eye into the scene.

I find that painting plein air like this really sharpens my observation skills. You have to work quickly, making decisions about composition and colour on the spot. It’s a challenge, but also incredibly rewarding.

Richmond, VA, Watercolour 15" x 11"

Richmond in the Autumn, looking towards the centre of the city.

Richmond, VA, watercolor 15" x 11"

Richmond VA Cityscape

Colorado River, Arches National Park. Watercolor 15" x 11"

Rockport Harbour, Maine, watercolour 15" x 11"

Kaaterskill Falls, NY, watercolor 15" x 11"

Exit Glacier, Harding Ice Field, AK, watercolor 15" x 11"

Newport, Oregon, Watercolour, 15" x 11"

The 'Princess' Fishing Boat.

Chicago, watercolour 15" x 11"

Vermont, USA, Watercolor 15" x 11"

Old Vermont Farm on Route 100