Woodland Landscapes on view

I'm participating in the February group show at Artists' House Gallery focusing on landscape. I will have woodland landscapes in the show, some painted by creeks in and around Philadelphia.  I hope you can make it to the Artists' Reception on Sunday, February 9th from 1 - 3.  Details may be found at Artists' House. 

On Hill and Dale: The Art of the Landscape 

Artists' House Gallery, Philadelphia

I'll also have a piece in a show at Shippensburg University featuring the work of teaching artists.  February 15 - March 6, 2014.  If you happen to be in the area, the opening reception will be held on February 15, 1 - 3 p.m

Best of the Best: PA Art Educators Exhibition

Kauffman Gallery, Shippensburg University

Water Surfaces: Darby and Wissahickon Creek

A beautiful spring day along Darby Creek.  The shadows, reflections and movement of the water turn into a puzzle I enjoy trying to fit together.

Rocks and Shadows, Darby Creek Oil on canvas, 20 x 20" 

I perched on a large rock overlooking Wissahickon Creek.  A wood duck swam by so I included her in the painting.

Surface Movement, Oil on linen, 16 x 24" 

Detail, Surface Movement

Leaves began changing, seemingly overnight, after I started this view.  I adjusted my painting to include yellow-green and yellow-oragne additions.  The goose silhouetted against the varied yellow reflections was a welcome surprise.

Valley Green Reflections, Oil on canvas, 24 x 24" 

Detail, Valley Green Reflections 

I balanced on rocks to paint this view.  I saw a Water Thrush bobbing its tail along the bank, so I included it too; still not sure if it was a Louisiana or Northern Waterthrush.

Wissahickon Rocks, Oil on canvas, 24 x 36" 

Detail, Wissahickon Rocks

At Bell's Mills I wanted to paint how the roots wrapped around this large mossy rock.

  

Root-Wrapped-Rock, Wissahickon Creek, Oil on Linen 16 x 24"

Again along Bell's Mills I painted this view of Wissahickon Creek.  I love the feeling of being in the woods, peering out from the shadows.

Wissahickon at Bells Mills, Oil on linen, 24 x 36"