This section features five paintings currently in process. Some of these are commissioned by a particular organization and others are not yet placed. I like to work on several pieces at once; the studio can be full of creative works at different points of completion. I believe in taking plenty of time for research and observation. Here are examples of the development stages of four of these projects.

WORKS IN PROGRESS

A few more brush strokes

Stage 1, Brook scene, Pencil sketch on paper for 4 panel painting for the office of a conservation group, four 11:x 8.5" sheets, (I have made a number of trips to this site to observe different seasons and weather conditions at the brook.

Stage 1, Brook scene, Pencil sketch on paper for 4 panel painting for the office of a conservation group, four 11:x 8.5" sheets, (I have made a number of trips to this site to observe different seasons and weather conditions at the brook.

Stage 2, Brook scene, quarter size color sketch for larger painting, watercolor on four sheets of watercolor paper The scene depicts the brook running through the four seasons.

Stage 2, Brook scene, quarter size color sketch for larger painting, watercolor on four sheets of watercolor paper The scene depicts the brook running through the four seasons.

Stage 3, Brook scene, Half size mock up with more details added as cut outs, watercolor paint on 4 sheets of 18"x 12" watercolor paper

Stage 3, Brook scene, Half size mock up with more details added as cut outs, watercolor paint on 4 sheets of 18"x 12" watercolor paper

Stage four, Brook scene, This is the unfinished final stage of the project at full scale. Initial layer of paint has been applied . Many more layers and details to follow. Acrylic painting on four 36"x 24" canvases

Stage four, Brook scene, This is the unfinished final stage of the project at full scale. Initial layer of paint has been applied . Many more layers and details to follow. Acrylic painting on four 36"x 24" canvases

Sketch for cascade painting, half size, Watercolor paint on 15"x 24" watercolor paper

Sketch for cascade painting, half size, Watercolor paint on 15"x 24" watercolor paper

"Cascade in Winter" (same location as brook scene shown above) Acrylic painting on canvas, 30"x 48" , beginning layers applied

"Cascade in Winter" (same location as brook scene shown above) Acrylic painting on canvas, 30"x 48" , beginning layers applied

Colored pencil and ink pen sketch for large Connecticut River source painting, This painting is one of two being planned for the office of an organization helping to protect the CT River. 72"x60" when finished

Colored pencil and ink pen sketch for large Connecticut River source painting, This painting is one of two being planned for the office of an organization helping to protect the CT River. 72"x60" when finished

Colored pencil and ink pen sketch for large Connecticut River Mouth painting, This painting is one of two being planned for the office of an organization helping to protect the CT River. 72"x60" when finished

Colored pencil and ink pen sketch for large Connecticut River Mouth painting, This painting is one of two being planned for the office of an organization helping to protect the CT River. 72"x60" when finished

Children from my church on field trip to a state park, Acrylic painting on canvas, 20"x 24", unfinished

Children from my church on field trip to a state park, Acrylic painting on canvas, 20"x 24", unfinished

Stage 1, Cardinals fan painting, pencil sketch full size, 11"x 22"

Stage 1, Cardinals fan painting, pencil sketch full size, 11"x 22"

Stage 3, Cardinals fan painting, Chinese Ink and watercolor on Chinese blank fan, 11"x 22", Unfinished

Stage 3, Cardinals fan painting, Chinese Ink and watercolor on Chinese blank fan, 11"x 22", Unfinished

Stage 2, Cardinals fan painting, Watercolor on mixed medium paper, 11"x 22"

Stage 2, Cardinals fan painting, Watercolor on mixed medium paper, 11"x 22"