Here is a recently finished backyard plein air painting. It was a carryover from last year, and I waited until the bush came back into bloom. An excellent model was found for the unfinished flower, plus a few leafy additions : >)

Here is my afternoon March/April plein air painting in progress. I reworked some previously painted water, plus I decided that I really loved the April green understory more than the already painted orange-grays of March. Looking forward to next year: "Spring Chatter" 18 x 30 oil painting.

Friends, it is so good to finally get to share this painting with you:  “Advent” oil – 72 x 58. As you might tell by the size, it was an important painting for me, and it is my first painting obviously inspired by my faith. It is about the seeking, and the finding, in the climate, the time, and the flavor of the winter season.  May your own prayers, meditations, and evening walks bring you peace.