Refections
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Back at it
We traveled through 13 states and 5,000 miles. I painted only twice But I have a number of photo references. The title photo is from the Mexican side of the border at Tijuana. Continue reading
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Lupinus perennis
The Wild Blue Lupine is a native plant that emerges from disturbed land. That is why it appeared so prominently at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in an area that was burned Several painters were drawn to them. I took a few pictures. My friend, Mary Lou Ferguson, told me about a butterfly that is… Continue reading
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Cumulus
I’ve been cloud watching for some time. I recommend it. It is a good show, seen from anywhere and free of charge. Here is a fun website – https://cloudappreciationsociety.org/ Continue reading
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Grasslands
Leaving Edgemont, passing Mule Junction And nearing Signature Rock We stopped for a golden moment In the Grasslands. The sun rising over the trees And warming the awakening Slope of dried grasses. An image, A moment that remains On my mind. It takes several tries to recreate What the Maker shaped Over geological time. For… Continue reading
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A Lone Tree
A lone tree By the river Across from a sunset In the few days Before Winter In late October I was taking pictures of Green Island, La Crosse, at sunset. I wanted to capture the late light of a Fall evening in my watercolor. I thank the police officer who warned me about parking in… Continue reading
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Upcoming in 2025
I’ll have some wall space at River City Gallery this January and February. It is a space reserved for members of the La Crosse Society of Arts. I’m debating the theme of Discovering the Coulee region or the of elements. In the first case the arts are good for observation of life here. In the… Continue reading
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We’ve lived here long enough to be in our second Spring. Each of these flowers are a wonder. What adaption explains the amount of lavender color, following so much white in the spring. Of course these are plants with signs of human impact. We are made of dirt ourselves, Adam means as much. So of… Continue reading
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“Judged”
Here is the completed submission for the Stations of the Cross Lent exhibition at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. This represents when Jesus is before Pilate, who washes his hands of condemning an innocent man, due to political pressure. The shadow represents what is before Jesus. Carved White Oak and acrylic paints. Continue reading
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Fall Leaves Fall
It could be a simple statement of fact: “Fall leaves fall.” It is what happens every year. It could be a direct request: “Fall leaves, Fall.” as if we could somehow encourage this to happen. I see it as a celebration: “Fall leaves fall!” This installation celebrates the symmetry of drawing from the soil, the… Continue reading
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Tiny Art Show
The LaCrosse Public Library had an open invitation to people of all ages to submit tiny paintings. They supplied us with a 3-inch square canvas and a basic set of acrylic paints – black, white and primary colors. This exhibit is on display in the main branch as of February 8, 2023. “On the Fence”… Continue reading
