Studio Updates
New: “Illumination”
When I lived on Martha’s Vineyard…a truly magical island in many ways…one of the greatest, and most magical, annual events was Illumination Night at the Camp Meeting Grounds in Oak Bluffs. If you haven’t seen it, you should, as it’s otherworldly. The small Victorian cottages that line the great circle around the Tabernacle cover almost
New: “North Road”
Most of our roads in rural New England are expanses of pavement that cover what had always been dirt or gravel lanes, created by cart, carriage, and then car. The deeper you go into the country, the less the roads are paved, and the more they remain as they have for decades. Came across this
New: “Farmland”
There’s an old expanse of land along Cape Cod Bay, in Brewster, that was once part of an old Cape farm, but is now a public park. A reproduction windmill is a central focal point of the property, and serves as a backdrop to the farmers markets that are often held here. But further back,
New: “Storm Fence”
The remnants of Hurricane Elsa and her storm winds whipped the Cape this weekend, but spared us of any considerable damage. Homes on the beach, or up on bluffs, were spared, though the wind would have continued to shift the dunes, which constantly move, storm or not. The stretches of fencing that crisscross dunes and
New: “July”
This July 4th weekend has been a cool and rainy one down here on the Cape. But despite the weather, quite a few committed visitors and renters put down towels and umbrellas out on our towns’ beaches, undeterred. Similarly, the homes that line the shores of the bay and sound sides are all occupied and
New: “Cape Road”
Once you get off the main roads and highways that connect the towns of Cape Cod, the bustle of activity (especially during the summer), dissipates, the quiet tranquility of the peninsula reveals itself. You just need to get lost to find it. “Cape Road” 40 x 30.
New: “Bluegrass”
Color in nature tends to default to what we see most often. Grass is green. Skies are blue. While true, there are variations in those color that are visible if you look close enough, or at the right time of day, and in different light. On a recent morning drive through the local countryside, I
New: “Dune Breeze”
Despite the buildup of much large, and often beautiful and impressive architecture on the Cape and other coastal areas, stragglers of the simpler structures that once dominated these summer destinations still stand. This place is one of those. While in reality, there are other cottages and more stately summer homes surrounding it…the simplicity of this
New: “End of Day”
Light on the Cape is pretty unique. The Cape, being a sandbar, is low in elevation, and surrounded by sea level…so late day sun is pretty dramatic, no matter where on the Cape you are. This scene, one of my favorite places on the Cape, was put on the map by Edward Hopper, in his
New: “Shorelight”
Dawn and dusk share a quality of light that can, at time, be difficult to discern. Both cast long shadows and tend to be warmer, giving light and shadow a subtle glow. This scene could be at either times of day. As the sun rises, or sets, especially along a coastal area, the light has