Plein Air Studies from the Leelanau Peninsula

Here are a few plein air studies from my recent residency at the Glen Arbor Art Association. It was a great experience, and I intend to develop these into larger studio paintings. They are all 4.5 x 12 inches, oil on canvas paper. The originals as well as fine art prints are available here.

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Artist-In-Residence

In am currently artist-in-residence at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Glen Arbor, MI. The landscape here is astounding, and I am painting plein air every day. The National Park Service offers artist residencies throughout the country. You can read more about it here. 

I was interviewed about my residency here.

Art Walk Central

I was one of two judges this past weekend at Art Walk Central in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Learn more about it here.

Portrait of Haley

The pose was Haley's own idea. She had a natural talent for modeling. Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2008
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Jordyn

A close-up portrait of a favored model. Prints are available here.

Oil on linen panel, 6 x 6 inches, 2008
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Ashley with Flower

Ashley was a favorite model a few years back. Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen panel, 9 x 12 inches, 2008
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Andrea with Kitten

Andrea was a wonderful model. She is also a professional make-up artist. Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2008
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White Dandelions

I've always enjoyed painting skin through sheer fabric. High quality, low cost fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen panel, 12 x 9 inches, 2011
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Guitar Player I and II

Ben, the model, did not play guitar but he was an avid hockey player. Both pieces are oil on linen panel, 8 x 10 inches, 2009.

Fine art prints are available here and here.
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Naomi Fixing Bracelet

I am re-posting some things so that I can offer them as prints and coordinate with my other social media platforms. Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on Linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2009.
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Pool Shark

This was a fun piece to put together. Later I gave the hat to Theo, a local entrepreneur.

Available as a fine art print here.

Oil on linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2008
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Amber with Lilies

I am busy with commissioned portraits now so I am going to post a series of older paintings. Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2011.

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Negwegon Sunset

Negwegon State Park is on Lake Huron, just south of Alpena, MI. It is undeveloped and remote. Although Lake Huron is Michigan's sunrise coast, you can often catch spectacular sunsets.

Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on panel, 18 x 36 inches, 2014
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Tawas Point Light

This is a study for my larger painting called "Tawas Bay". The season, the time of day, and the weather create many different moods on the Point.

Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on canvas, 10 x 20 inches, 2013
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Tawas Bay

Tawas Bay State Park is a pristine sandy hook which arcs into Michigan's Lake Huron. Its shallow waters are ideal for swimming, and it is a bird watcher's paradise where one can often see the endangered piping plover. The Tawas Point Light is open to visitors.

Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen, 18 x 36 inches, 2013

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From Point Lookout, Au Gres

This is one of a series of lakescapes in which I explore the vast expanse of sky and water that characterize Michigan's Great Lakes. My family has vacationed on Point Lookout for many years. This is the view looking north toward White Stone Point.

Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen, 18 x 36 inches, 2013
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Bayley

Bayley was a wonderful model with whom I worked several times. She went on to model internationally.

Fine art prints of this painting are available here.

Oil on linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2009
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Asters

This small painting was done recently for a friend's wedding. I often look to Manet's late flower paintings for inspiration. Something to look forward to in old age.

This painting is a available as a fine art print here.

Oil on panel, 5 x 7 inches, 2013
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Merry Christmas

My wife Lauri creates our Christmas card every year. They always uniquely capture the spirit of the season. Season's Greetings and a prosperous New Year to all!

Clare in Mirror

Clare was always great at interpreting my direction. Her mom Eileen was also very helpful. We did a lot of work together. 

This painting is available as a fine art print here.

Oil on linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2008

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Kelsey with Starfish

One of my favorite themes is the figure seen in a mirror. Although Kelsey's face is fully reflected, it is in deep shadow and she remains unknown to the viewer.

Available as a high quality, low cost print here.

Oil on linen panel, 10 x 8 inches, 2009

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