Plein Air Paintings

Little Nishisakawick Creek

Little Nishisakawick Creek

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The artwork is a landscape painting capturing a serene woodland scene with a body of water running through the center. Tall trees with slender trunks and sparse foliage stretch skyward on both sides, their reflections mirrored in the calm water below. The sky is a vibrant blue with a few scattered white clouds. The painting uses loose, expressive brushstrokes and a warm color palette dominated by greens, browns, and blues, conveying a peaceful, natural atmosphere. The composition leads the eye toward a small archway under a bridge in the mid-distance, framed by the trees and their reflections.
Painted en plein air. Oil on panel / 16×12 / Available

This painting received 1st Place in the AOY Art Center 2025 Paint Our River Towns Plein Air Exhibition by juror and nationally renowned artist Beth Bathe of Lancaster, PA. Juror’s remarks were as follows: “Thick juicy oil paint which captured the colors of spring. Brush strokes were confident and intentional and not overworked. Each mark seemed to be put in the right place. Good composition with dark bridge put in lower right quadrant for rule of thirds grid with bridge being darkest value and bright mark under bridge being lightest value.”

Threshold Moment

Threshold Moment

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Threshold Moment is a captivating oil painting measuring 12 by 9 inches that invites viewers into a quiet rural scene. At the heart of the composition stands a weathered stone barn with a gray roof, its multiple red doors adding vibrant pops of color. One door is open, revealing a sheep bathed in gentle light, patiently waiting inside. The barn is nestled within a sunlit landscape, where warm tones of yellow and green blanket the grassy foreground. A large, textured tree commands the foreground, its dark, sprawling branches creating a natural frame that draws the eye toward the barn and the peaceful, pastoral setting beyond. The sky above is bright and clear, dotted with subtle wisps of clouds that hint at a breezy day. Thick, expressive brushstrokes give the painting both energy and depth, capturing the interplay of light, shadow, and texture in a way that feels both spontaneous and richly detailed. This work beautifully conveys a serene moment suspended in time, where nature and rural life come together in quiet harmony.
Painted en plein air. Oil on panel / 12×9 / SOLD

“Threshold Moment” is a 12 by 9 inch oil painting that captures a simple rural scene I painted en plein air as part of the AOY Art Center’s Paint Our River Towns Plein Air event. It was a windy afternoon on the cusp of spring and the quiet rural scene felt like a pause in time. I was drawn to the weathered stone barn with its red doors and loved how the sheep waited on the threshold of the open door, gently illuminated by the late afternoon sun, in anticipation of feeding time.

I used the large foreground tree and its long afternoon shadow to frame the scene, drawing your eye toward the barn; and thick expressive brushstrokes for the swirling sky and sunlit grass in warm yellows and greens. My aim was to bring out the rich textures and the interplay of light and shadow, sharing a calm, fleeting moment of nature and country life standing at the edge of change.

Dharma Bums

Dharma Bums

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This original oil painting, "Dharma Bums," captures a peaceful rural moment framed by simple, natural elements. A solid stone building with bright white windows and a red roof anchors the scene quietly in the upper right, steady and unassuming. In the foreground, a large tree bursts with fresh yellow-green leaves, its branches stretching across the space with relaxed energy. In the foreground, a calm pool of water softly reflects the surroundings, adding stillness and depth. The warm, earthy palette of greens, blues, yellows, and browns invites a feeling of early spring calm. The brushwork is loose and lively, letting light and shadow play across the landscape with gentle ease. This piece finds quiet beauty in everyday nature, inviting you to pause and breathe it in.
Painted en plein air. Oil on panel / 16×12 / Available

My painting “Dharma Bums,” of the acclaimed Kerouac-inspired restaurant in Point Pleasant, was painted as part of the AOY Art Center’s Paint Our River Towns Plein Air event. I loved how the solid stone building with crisp white window trim and a warm red roof anchored the scene in the upper right corner, offering a sense of permanence and quiet comfort, while the large tree with bright yellow-green leaves spread across the left side, full of life and freshness. In the foreground, the Delaware and Raritan Canal gently reflects the colors and shapes around it adding depth and stillness. The palette balances rich, earthy browns with vibrant greens, blues, and soft yellows, hopefully creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. I used loose and expressive brushstrokes to suggest movement in the leaves and water, yet maintain a subtle impressionistic quality that captures the light and shadow’s natural interplay without overwhelming detail. The overall effect I aimed for is a peaceful scene that encourages contemplation and a renewed appreciation for the quiet beauty found in everyday rural settings.

Price List

Prices are for unframed paintings - you are welcome to purchase any painting framed for an additional charge. Shipping not included. Contact me with any questions.

SizePrice
5 x 7$210
6 x 8$320
8 x 8$360
8 x 10$430
9 x 9$430
8 x 12$460
9 x 12$500
12 x 12$610
11 x 14$640
10 x 20$790
12 x 16$790
9 x 27$930
14 x 18$930
16 x 20$1,070
18 x 24$1,180
20 x 24$1,290
20 x 30$2,140
24 x 36$2,710