Backyard (Fall)

36" x 36" Oil on Canvas

This is a view of our backyard during a gray, overcast fall day. The contrast of the blue, almost turquoise, pool against the gray backdrop is what caught my eye initially.

Bayou Teche (Dusk)

28" x 30" oil on canvas SOLD

This is another view of the bayou that we live on. In the late afternoon the water gets really still and provides these great reflections.

Teche Theatre II

28" x 30" Oil on Canvas SOLD

I did a painting of this art deco theatre in downtown Franklin 6 years ago and had always wanted to do another one. The front of the theatre has more of the art deco feel but this view from the side seemed more interesting to me. Definitely feel like Mondrian had something to do with the composition.

Main Street

28" x 30" Oil on Canvas SOLD

This is a view looking down Main Street in the small town of Franklin where I live. It is the quintessential southern main street. The street is lined with beautiful antebellum homes and I often see tourist from other countries pulling over to take pictures here.

Last night Franklin held it's second annual Promenade de Arte (Art walk). This was one of four paintings sold. It was a lot of fun and great to see a small town come out in big support for it's artists. Special thanks to Tony Scelfo for being a great host and providing the best wine selection in town.

Hazlewood

28" x 30" Oil on Canvas

This view is taken from the little road leading into our subdivision. This particular day was overcast with a little fog. We take a lot of walks on this road and it was only a matter of time before it got painted.

White Building

24" x 24" Oil on Wood SOLD

This building is not far from where I live. I would always see it across the sugar cane fields in the late afternoons when my wife and I would take our son for walks. Something about the way the light hit the building kept getting my attention, so I finally decided to paint it.

This was done in two sittings from direct observation. On the second sitting there were some late afternoon thunderclouds rolling in which is typical in South Louisiana. I did some minor touch-ups in the studio because I could only paint for about an hour and a half before it would be too dark.

Martin Bird House

12" x 12" Oil on Board Sold

My next door neighbor has several of these Martin Bird Houses in his backyard. The houses are suppose to attract birds that are in turn suppose to eat mosquitoes, which is a pretty important thing in South Louisiana. Not sure if they actually work or not.
I painted this in about 2 hours from direct observation. There is no substitute for painting from life.

Belle River

24" x 33" Oil on Canvas SOLD

One of the unique things about South Louisiana is its numerous bayous and waterways. Historically, these bayous were used in much the same way that we use roads today. Transportation by boat was often the easiest way to travel through the dense swamps and for many people the bayou also provided all the food they could ever need. As a result, many communities sprang up right on the bayous. Today, there are still many thriving communities lining these waterways. This painting of houseboats in Belle River is typical for the region I live in. On a calm day the water is like glass creating a perfect mirror image of the modest dwellings.

Warehouse

24" x 33" Oil on Canvas

Not sure why this random warehouse caught my eye, but I think it had something to do with the red racing stripe.