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Landscape Gallery - Day at the Guggenheim
Late afternoon, mid-winter, cold sunshine, long shadows, huddled masses, fragrant food. A typical New York set.
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Landscape Gallery - "Maine Farmhouse"
A scene repeated across this country, the abandoned home of a once hard-working family living off the land. There is a strange beauty to many of them, particularly this one. The story is one of stillness and emptiness although white puffy clouds, a lush green maple tree, grass that has not seen a lawn mower in recent memory and a house weary and weather-beaten evoke memories of past happiness and joy.
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Landscape Gallery - "Westhampton Beach Tidal Basin"
The rear deck of our children's Long Island home looks out towards the ocean (you know by the fresh salt air). An irresistible subject for a painting particularly at 4 o'clock on a fall afternoon. The color story of warm golden hues and strong foreground is similar to "Hay Bale", and why not? The subtle colorations of the tidal grasses, having recently lost their summer green coat, reflects their varying density and depth. A barely visible hint of blue green water in the upper right tells you it is low tide. Can you hear the seagulls? I still do.
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Landscape Gallery - "Path Through Acadia"
There are endless vistas of pure grandeur at Acadia National Park. However, my favorite place to be are the sun-dappled paths that hikers seek out for solemnity and reflection. This is just one of them. Deep, dark purple shadows created by an umbrella of century-old trees is an artist's delight. I wanted to quickly capture the moment so decided to use broad strokes not worrying about painting each leaf. There were so many shades of green. Every pastel I chose was perfect. The final painting may not have a quietness to it, but this is what I saw. Artistic license is a wonderful thing!
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Landscape Gallery - Hay Bale
When creating a painting warm colors move forward while cool colors recede. In "Hay Bale" the darker golds, yellows and reds of the field hay bale establishes the foreground. Moving back to the horizon the colors fade creating a sense of depth. I purposely interplayed impressionistic colors (greens, blues, pinks) with the golds and yellows make it "mine", a freedom all artists strive for. The dramatic cloud formation indicates a grand sunset to come but also serves the purpose of forcing the viewer's eye to the main subject matter.
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Landscape Gallery - Coney Island Summer Shower
Creative license permits me to include all the iconic Coney Island favorites of mine growing up just a 10-minute trolley ride away. So don't expect to see this scene the next time you visit. Simple enjoy the painting.
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Landscape Gallery - Lighthouse
I have always found lighthouses romantic for their loneliness and location. Did you ever wonder who lives in a lighthouse? What stories do they have to tell? This painting, a very early work, has both a simplicity and a strength communicated through the bold rocks (green with algae) and the decking leading to the front door. The golden cast on the house reflects the setting sun while the sailboat adds a bit of background interest and establishes the summer season. Does it recall your childhood? It does for me.
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Landscape Gallery - Southwest Sunset
We had just checked into our hotel alongside the Colorado River, stepped out onto our back patio and this was what appeared. Could any artist worth his salt resisted?
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Landscape Gallery - "Westhampton Beach Tidal Basin"
The rear deck of our children's Long Island home looks out towards the ocean (you know by the fresh salt air). An irresistible subject for a painting particularly at 4 o'clock on a fall afternoon. The color story of warm golden hues and strong foreground is similar to "Hay Bale", and why not? The subtle colorations of the tidal grasses, having recently lost their summer green coat, reflects their varying density and depth. A barely visible hint of blue green water in the upper right tells you it is low tide. Can you hear the seagulls? I still do.
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Everyone Has Their Favorite Animal.
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Everyone Has Their Favorite Animal. - "Riders Up!"
A day at the races. Saratoga Springs, New York. Sultry July afternoon. The parade of thoroughbreds. A jockey's colorful blue silks. The regal prance of a horse on legs too fragile. A blazing red and white striped tent under lush green foliage. The quiet before the storm.
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