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Moraine Valley
26"Hx20W" - Soft Pastel Art
Dark Wood Frame. Archivally matted.
Snow still on the mountains in the Valley of the Ten Peaks with a stunning turquoise blue color on the lake. Drawn on Uart Pastel board with soft pastels. From a photo I took while hiking at Banff National Park in Alberta Canada.
Dark Wood Frame. Archivally matted.
Snow still on the mountains in the Valley of the Ten Peaks with a stunning turquoise blue color on the lake. Drawn on Uart Pastel board with soft pastels. From a photo I took while hiking at Banff National Park in Alberta Canada.
Waterfall in Springtime
20"Hx16"W - Colored Pencil Art
Brown metal frame. Archivally Matted.
A rushing waterfall in Starved Rock State Park, Illinois in the early spring from a photo I took while hiking in the park. Drawn on LaCarte Pastel board with colored pencils.
Brown metal frame. Archivally Matted.
A rushing waterfall in Starved Rock State Park, Illinois in the early spring from a photo I took while hiking in the park. Drawn on LaCarte Pastel board with colored pencils.
Autumn Brilliance
21"H x 17"W - Colored Pencil Art
Black Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
A small lane with brilliant fall colors on the Old Mission Peninsula in Michigan. Drawn on Strathmore Board with colored pencils from a photo I took close to my home.
Black Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
A small lane with brilliant fall colors on the Old Mission Peninsula in Michigan. Drawn on Strathmore Board with colored pencils from a photo I took close to my home.
Heavy Winter Snow SOLD
A snow covered roadway with deep grooves in the snow and dimmed sunlight shimmering off the snowy pine tree branches. Drawn on Stonehenge paper with colored pencils from a photo I took the morning after a heavy snowfall.
Clouds Over the Bay
20"H x 24"W - Colored Pencil Art
Matte Silver Frame. Archivally Matted.
It was a beautiful sunset with sun lit clouds and a blue sky on the Old Mission Peninsula Bay. This was from a photo I took one evening sitting on the dock. Created on Clairefontaine pastel board.
Matte Silver Frame. Archivally Matted.
It was a beautiful sunset with sun lit clouds and a blue sky on the Old Mission Peninsula Bay. This was from a photo I took one evening sitting on the dock. Created on Clairefontaine pastel board.
Down by the Creek SOLD
19"Hx15"W - Colored Pencil
Whimsical drawing of a dog crossing a small stream with reflections on the water and a sunlit woods. Created on Strathmore Illustration board,
Whimsical drawing of a dog crossing a small stream with reflections on the water and a sunlit woods. Created on Strathmore Illustration board,
Swift River
20"H x 17"W - Colored Pencil Art
Dark Brown Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
The Swift River in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The river swiftly flowing as the trees in the surrounding woods are beginning to change as the weather cools and fall begins. Drawn with colored pencils on Clairefontaine pastelmat from a photo I took while hiking in the State Park.
Dark Brown Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
The Swift River in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The river swiftly flowing as the trees in the surrounding woods are beginning to change as the weather cools and fall begins. Drawn with colored pencils on Clairefontaine pastelmat from a photo I took while hiking in the State Park.
Reflecting Clouds
17"Hx20"W - Colored Pencil Art
Dark Grey Metal Frame. Archivally Matted
Brilliantly lit clouds reflecting the colors of the setting sun on Grand Traverse Bay, MI. Drawn on Clariefontaine pastelmat with colored pencils from a photo I took one evening.
Dark Grey Metal Frame. Archivally Matted
Brilliantly lit clouds reflecting the colors of the setting sun on Grand Traverse Bay, MI. Drawn on Clariefontaine pastelmat with colored pencils from a photo I took one evening.
One Amazing Cloud SOLD
An amazing cloud formation appeared over a small town road way flanked by a few birch trees and dried grasses. This was drawn on Fabriano Artistico paper with colored pencils and was taken from a photo I took while on a fall walk as evening sun lit the clouds.
Almost Sundown
SOLD
17"Hx20"W. - Colored Pencil Art
Dark Gray Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
An evening sunset with gentle waves rolling across Grand Traverse Bay on Old Mission Peninsula. Multiple cloud forms moved across the sky. Drawn on Clairefontaine pastelmat with colored pencils.
Dark Gray Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
An evening sunset with gentle waves rolling across Grand Traverse Bay on Old Mission Peninsula. Multiple cloud forms moved across the sky. Drawn on Clairefontaine pastelmat with colored pencils.
The Spillway
18"Hx22"W - Colored Pencil Art
Brown Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
Waters rushing over a spillway at Shelburne Falls, Ma. Located on the Deerfield river, the spillway water runs through a historic pothole area near the Lamson factory outlet.
Brown Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
Waters rushing over a spillway at Shelburne Falls, Ma. Located on the Deerfield river, the spillway water runs through a historic pothole area near the Lamson factory outlet.
Canadian Smoke
20"H x 17"W - Colored Pencil Art
Brown Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
Smoke from Canadian wild fires of 2023 filled the skies in northern Michigan. There were no brilliant sunsets, but the evening skies turned oranges and reds. A lone sail boat quietly rested on the placid waters of Old Mission Penninsula. Drawn on Clairefontaine pastelmat with colored pencils from a photo I took one smoky evening.
Brown Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
Smoke from Canadian wild fires of 2023 filled the skies in northern Michigan. There were no brilliant sunsets, but the evening skies turned oranges and reds. A lone sail boat quietly rested on the placid waters of Old Mission Penninsula. Drawn on Clairefontaine pastelmat with colored pencils from a photo I took one smoky evening.
A Break in the Clouds
21"H x 17"W - Colored Pencil Art
Matte Silver Frame. Archivally Matted.
From a photo I took at Sleeping Bear Dunes, a National Lakeshore in Empire, Michigan. A storm was coming closer and the clouds were beginning to block the sun. 100% Colored Pencil on Light Blue ClaireFontaine Pastelmat.
Matte Silver Frame. Archivally Matted.
From a photo I took at Sleeping Bear Dunes, a National Lakeshore in Empire, Michigan. A storm was coming closer and the clouds were beginning to block the sun. 100% Colored Pencil on Light Blue ClaireFontaine Pastelmat.
Shrine Ridge in Bloom - CPSA International Exhibit 2025
15"H x 22"W - Permanent Collection
This scene was from a photo I took while hiking the Shrine Ridge trail in the Colorado Rockies. It was created on Strathmore 500 4 ply board and is 100% Colored Pencil.
This scene was from a photo I took while hiking the Shrine Ridge trail in the Colorado Rockies. It was created on Strathmore 500 4 ply board and is 100% Colored Pencil.
Rocks of Niagra
18"H x 22"W - Colored Pencil Art
Black Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
This image is taken from a photo I took while on the Canadian side of Niagra Falls on the boat cruise. Anyone who has taken this trip will never forget the thunderous sound of the water falling over the edge and the unbelievable mist. Created on 90lb. white Stonehenge paper and is 100% colored pencil.
Black Metal Frame. Archivally Matted.
This image is taken from a photo I took while on the Canadian side of Niagra Falls on the boat cruise. Anyone who has taken this trip will never forget the thunderous sound of the water falling over the edge and the unbelievable mist. Created on 90lb. white Stonehenge paper and is 100% colored pencil.
Threatening Storm
!2"H x 16"W - Colored Pencil Art
A storm approaching a lone ranch on a dirt road in the southwest. This was from a photo I took when I was taking a walk in the Taos, New Mexicao area.
A storm approaching a lone ranch on a dirt road in the southwest. This was from a photo I took when I was taking a walk in the Taos, New Mexicao area.
Reflections on a Stream
24"H x 18"W - Acrylic Painting on Canvas
A gentle stream surrounded in fall leaves, reflecting a late fall blue sky. This was from a photo I took while hiking in the East.
A gentle stream surrounded in fall leaves, reflecting a late fall blue sky. This was from a photo I took while hiking in the East.
Fall Colors on a Crisp Day
SOLD
16"H x 12"W - Colored Pencil Art
Michigan abounds in Maple Trees that turn red and yellow in the fall. Overlooking a northern bay on a bright sunny day.
Michigan abounds in Maple Trees that turn red and yellow in the fall. Overlooking a northern bay on a bright sunny day.
Moon Shadow Moon Shadow
14"H x 11"W - Private Collection
A cold snowy winter night at four o'clock in the morning with a brilliant moon lighting the clouds, the sky, the land. Absolutely stunning moment. This was taken from a photo I shot while up early.
A cold snowy winter night at four o'clock in the morning with a brilliant moon lighting the clouds, the sky, the land. Absolutely stunning moment. This was taken from a photo I shot while up early.
Cold Winter Day - SOLD
12" x 12" Acrylic Painting on Canvas
24" of snow blowing around the beach of Grand Traverse Bay. The bay not completely frozen with a lone house close to the beach.
24" of snow blowing around the beach of Grand Traverse Bay. The bay not completely frozen with a lone house close to the beach.
Remote Cabin in the West
12"H x 14"W - Colored Pencil Art
Not yet framed.
Early spring trees with golden leaves highlighting a remote cabin. This was created from a photo I took while traveling from Yellowstone National Park to the Grand Tetons. Some people make secluded retreats in America's beautiful western wilderness.
Not yet framed.
Early spring trees with golden leaves highlighting a remote cabin. This was created from a photo I took while traveling from Yellowstone National Park to the Grand Tetons. Some people make secluded retreats in America's beautiful western wilderness.
American Family Farm
12"H x 16"W - Colored Pencil Art
From a photo I took while traveling across farmland, maybe in Pennsylvania, but probably in Ohio. Endless fields with farms hidden amongst trees and plenty of sky.
Traveling across the Midwest there are still numerous smaller family farms. They will be gone someday, enjoy their beauty now.
From a photo I took while traveling across farmland, maybe in Pennsylvania, but probably in Ohio. Endless fields with farms hidden amongst trees and plenty of sky.
Traveling across the Midwest there are still numerous smaller family farms. They will be gone someday, enjoy their beauty now.
A Cool Misty Day -
CPSA Internation Exhibit 2026
16"H x 12"W - Colored Pencil Art
20" x 16"Silver Frame. Archivally Matted.
From a photo I took at Roughlock Falls in South Dakota. There are several smaller falls in South Dakota and the sound of rushing waters over small fallen rocks is exciting even on a cool foggy day.
20" x 16"Silver Frame. Archivally Matted.
From a photo I took at Roughlock Falls in South Dakota. There are several smaller falls in South Dakota and the sound of rushing waters over small fallen rocks is exciting even on a cool foggy day.
Ceres' Field of Gold
15"H x 26"W - Colored Pencil drawing with Acrylic Gold Pen.
Not Yet Framed
A drawing of a field of grain being plowed just before sunset with Ceres watching and holding grains in her hand. Inspired by fall trips through central Illinois.
Not Yet Framed
A drawing of a field of grain being plowed just before sunset with Ceres watching and holding grains in her hand. Inspired by fall trips through central Illinois.
Bank Barn - SOLD
16"H x 24"W - Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Inspired by fall trips in the mid-west where there are plenty of fields and farms with animals. I chose a banked barn because the concept makes so much sense.
Inspired by fall trips in the mid-west where there are plenty of fields and farms with animals. I chose a banked barn because the concept makes so much sense.
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