Prairie

Last fall I wandered around in the yard shooting photos of the fall colors in our prairie, which became these paintings. But more than just pretty pictures of plants and colors, these paintings speak of the painfully slow and cold winter and my yearning to be free of it. Maybe you have the similar issues.

Formally, I’m having a blast just exploring the shapes of leaves and plants, and experimenting with color. I’m also really happy to be working on wood panels. The hard surface lends itself well to my brand of impasto.

The Order of Things | 30 x 48 inches | oil on panel 2009 | $1,950 + shipping

Several Dreams Fly Over | 24 x 48 inches | oil on wood panel 2008 | $1,695 + shipping

Meanwhile | 24 x 48 inches | oil on wood panel 2008 | $1,695 + shipping

Milkweed and Sapling | 12 x 23 | oil on panel 2008 | $415 + shipping

Eaten, But Not Alone | 14 x 24 inches | oil on wood panel 2009 | $495 + shipping

Juicy Bits | 12 x 23 inches | oil on wood panel 2008 | $415 + shipping