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Paper Birches, forest in Maine.

Spring Birch Forest

Forest Path

Fir forest bordering the pond close to Cedar House.

Exploring the Forest

New Life

Entangled with Bittersweet vine, a clump of trees succumbs to the voracious strangling vines.

Bittersweet Death

Morgan Bay Reflections of Trees

Sketch study for series of pond Alders.

Beyond the shore Alders

Sketch for Painting

Old growth Willow, blown over by coastal storm, perseveres with new shoots.

Fallen Willow Tree Regenerates

Freeport Maine, coastal trees are shaped by prevailing winds.

Sculpted by the Wind

Pockets of native trees grow along the cliffs of our favorite campsite. Recompence Shore Campsites,Freeport.

Cluster of Trees near Campsite

Often painting my favorite iconic trees, each possessing their own personality.

Fir Trees overlooking Ocean

Sand, Asters and transitional spruces.

Wild Asters in a Clearing

Windy Forest

Watercolor

Dappled light and clusters of grasses and trees. Maine.

Variations in Yellows and Greens

Alternating segments within the tree canopy.

Branch Reaching Skyward

Dark, impending storm with a bright umbrella way below pushing forward.

Stormy Night

Plein Air Sketch
9" x 12"

Exploring elements of the Dutch landscape.

Dutch Countryside

Full Tree, Windy Day

Another view of the Dutch field with flowing treescape and moody sky.

Water Flowing Colors

Color Study

Northern California path leading to a lake in the distance.

Woodland Trail

Intensity of red with vibrant green, offset by grays and deeper greens.

Plein Aire Color Study

Intensity of reds, oranges, vibrant greens, offset by grays and deeper greens, with dabs of color.

Plein Aire Color Study

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