I almost never name paintings after actual places. But when I came across this scene in Underhill, Vermont, the village name seemed to perfectly suit the piece. “Underhill” 36 x 48 o/c.
It might only be March, but it feels almost like this outside today…”High Water Line” o/c
Having grown up spending summers on Cape Cod, on Scraggy Neck–a small , almost-island overlooking Buzzard’s Bays–days were lazy and spent racing barefoot down the hot sand dune path to the beach where we’d run/hop straight to the water to cool our feet. “Beach Walk” 30 x 40 o/c
Every fall, fencing is installed on the beaches along the north and south coast of Cape Cod in an effort to control drifting sand whipped around by strong ocean and bay winds. This small section was recently added to a small section of beach that faces Nantucket Sound. I know from walking this beach many times, and seeing where the sand ends up in the Spring, the intent of this little strip of weathered pine slats is admirable, but ultimately futile. “Beach Fence” 30 x 40 o/c.
Not too many weeks remain til we’re back to the ocean. “Cape Skies” 24 x 30 o/c.
There’s something irresistible about small, rustic shelters in the middle of nowhere… “Nestled” 12 x 12 o/c.
I recently asked a friend a question where, admittedly, the answer was obvious. He replied, “Is the sky blue?” Me: “Not always”. “Skylight” 30 x 40 o/c.
With the overnight snowstorm, everything outside is white and gray. Good day to put the finishing touches on a scene based on a warmer, more colorful, day. “Day Lily” 30 x 40 o/c.
Based on a location on Cape Cod, bayside, where some of the best sunsets can be seen across the bay towards Sandy Neck. “Dune at Dusk” 48 x 48 o/c.
When I lived in Boston Proper, many years ago, friends and I would escape to Vermont for weekends spent at an old farm along the Mad River. Aside from stark difference of our rural weekend home to our city apartments, it was the clear country air I noticed the most. That sensory memory came back to me while finishing up this piece… “Country Air” 12 x 12 o/c
