Medium: Pen, Ink and WatercolorSize: 7 by 10 inchesNotes: From my own reference photo Inspired by my own memories of autumn nights in childhood. Built in 1886, the Oak Hill School was originally located in Knob Creek, Tennessee (now absorbed into Johnson City). It was closed in the 1950s, and when commercial construction bought the property for a retail shopping,
Medium: Pen, Ink and WatercolorSize: 7 by 10 inchesNotes: From my own reference photo I really liked the perspective in this work, but the sign is what drew my attention. A looking glass maker…who still makes looking glass. Or does he? It’s a story, but even more interesting is the Eureka Inn, which offers a Southern Breakfast. So what’s on
A watercolor nature journal study of insects, wildflowers, and small overlooked creatures from The Nature Journaling Circle.
A collection of mixed media urban sketches from 2023–2024, made live and from personal travel references in sketchbooks.
A 9 x 11.5 inch watercolor study of purple irises on cold press Arches watercolor paper, completed in May 2024, focusing on layered washes, delicate petal shapes, and botanical color variation.
An approximately 8 x 10 inch black-and-white pen portrait study on Bristol, drawn from a found reference image in late 2023 and focused on expression, age, shadow, and linework.
A watercolor painting of Stonehenge based on my own reference photo from a 2023 trip to the British Isles, reflecting on the scale, mystery, and human effort behind the ancient monument.
A pencil portrait study with a touch of swashbuckling drama, drawn from a personal reference photo and revisited from the 2023 studio archive.
Medium: GouacheSize: 10 by 10 inchesNotes: Created for an art show. This was my first real attempt at working in an Americana primitive style, with simplified animal forms, decorative landscapes, bright color, and folk-art-inspired scenery. I wanted these pieces to feel cheerful, rural, and a little storybook-like. The sheep and hog are the main subjects, but the landscapes around them