Delaware Coastal art
After a recent move to the town of Ocean View, Delaware, I have become increasingly inspired by the abundant wildlife and ever changing light and weather of this coastal Delaware region. Great blue herons, angelic white egrets and plentiful geese and ducks enjoy a pond just a few yards from my studio window. They are a constant source of inspiration.
I've will often choose to celebrate these beautiful creatures on large stretched canvases in bold acrylic paint as opposed to my normal medium of choice...watercolor. I enjoy making these subjects larger than life so that they will command the room in which they will be displayed. Acrylic paint dries rapidly as I am painting. This characteristic enables me to apply layer after layer of paint, building to a crescendo of light and contrast in and around the focal point of the painting. Acrylic paint tends to produce a "contemporary" look and feel due to the sharp edges and delineations of hues within the painting.
The beauty of the Delaware forests,marshes and beaches will always provide new subjects to explore.
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I've will often choose to celebrate these beautiful creatures on large stretched canvases in bold acrylic paint as opposed to my normal medium of choice...watercolor. I enjoy making these subjects larger than life so that they will command the room in which they will be displayed. Acrylic paint dries rapidly as I am painting. This characteristic enables me to apply layer after layer of paint, building to a crescendo of light and contrast in and around the focal point of the painting. Acrylic paint tends to produce a "contemporary" look and feel due to the sharp edges and delineations of hues within the painting.
The beauty of the Delaware forests,marshes and beaches will always provide new subjects to explore.
Join my mailing list to always be the first to see my new work!
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Close EncounterAcrylic on Canvas 48" Wide x 24" Tall
Two arch rivals startle one another in this Delaware tidal marsh. SOLD $1,800 |
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Tourist SeasonAcrylic on Canvas 48" Wide x 36" Tall
A super annoyed local endures the annual onslaught of beach visitors! SOLD $3,200 |
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Happy Dog at Jane's Farm PreserveAcrylic on Canvas 48" Wide x 24" Tall
A young lady plays with her dog along the edge of the Indian River at Jane's Farm Preserve. $1,600 SOLD |
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Monet's GardenAcrylic on Canvas 36" Wide x 48" Tall
Claude Monet, father of the French Impressionist movement strolls through his gardens at Giverny late in his life. $3,200 SOLD |
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PONY ISLANDAcrylic on Canvas 40" Wide x 30" Tall
A family of wild ponies emerge from the cool shade of a dune pine to graze on the Assateague Island grasses $1800 SOLD |
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October King
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Acrylic on Canvas 36" Wide x 48" Tall
A majestic blue heron poses in front of the Indian River Inlet bridge as summer turns into Autumn complete with an October Moon. SOLD |
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MARSH MAGICAcrylic on Canvas 48" Wide x 24" Tall
A startled, majestic Blue Heron leaps into the air as my kayak approaches. $1600 SOLD |
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FOX DUNEAcrylic on Canvas 48" Wide x 24" Tall
A red fox moves stealthily across partially snow covered dunes at Indian River State Park Price: $1,600 SOLD |
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maternal instinctsAcrylic on Canvas 40" Wide x 40" Tall
A mother cottontail emerges from her winter nest to determine if it is safe for her young to join her. Price: $2,400 SOLD |
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Hummingbird CreekAcrylic on Canvas 20" Wide x 40" Tall
The ruby throated hummingbird is the only hummingbird native to Delaware. They routinely hover just outside my studio window. I think they wanted to get my attention and be in a painting! This painting is available directly from my studio or from Gallery One, a co-op gallery located in Ocean View DE. $1800 SOLD |
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INTO THE STORMAcrylic on Canvas 30" Wide x 40" Tall
The Indian River Life Saving Station, a historic facility located just north of the beautiful Indian River Bridge on US Rte 1 alongside the Atlantic Ocean, served as the precursor to the US Coast Guard. Heroic young men, circa 1920, brave a stormy Atlantic ocean to rescue mariners in distress. This painting is available directly from my studio or from Gallery One, my co-op gallery located in Ocean View DE. CONTACT ME FOR PURCHASE or More Information |
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SentinelAcrylic on Canvas 30" Wide x 40" Tall
The Indian River Life Saving Station, a historic facility located just north of the beautiful Indian River Bridge on US Rte 1 alongside the Atlantic Ocean, served as the precursor to the US Coast Guard. Heroic young men, circa 1920, brave a stormy Atlantic ocean to rescue mariners in distress. $1800 SOLD |
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SWIM CLASSAcrylic on Canvas 40" Wide x 40" Tall
Each spring, our neighborhood ponds are full of proud mother geese and their new families. I couldn't resist this super cute spectacle of yellow goslings. $1800 SOLD |
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Night StalkerAcrylic on Canvas 40" Wide x 40" Tall
This magical scene emanated purely from my imagination. I've always wanted to do something with the beautifully illuminated Indian River bridge. The ever present Great Blue Heron was a romantic compliment to the horizontal bridge. One of my favorite pieces. $2800 SOLD |
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SALT POND surpriseAcrylic on Canvas 48" Wide x 24" Tall
This magical scene emanated purely from my imagination. I've always wanted to do something with the beautifully illuminated Indian River bridge. The ever present Great Blue Heron was a romantic compliment to the horizontal bridge. One of my favorite pieces. $1800 SOLD |
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LOCALAcrylic on Canvas 30" Wide x 24" Tall
While working in my studio on autumn day in 2020, I noticed this Blue Heron just outside my window. Watching them hunt for fish along the ponds edge is mesmerizing. $800 SOLD |
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marsh angelAcrylic on Canvas 40" Wide x 40" Tall
Stunning white egrets are everywhere along the coastal marshes. They truly look like little angels! $1600 SOLD |
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finally, freedomAcrylic on Canvas 3 Panels - Each 24" Wide x 24" Tall ( Triptych )
After a difficult and challenging year for us all, we were once again able to enjoy our freedom on Bethany Beach Delaware. $1600 SOLD |
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