Fall Sunlight on the Rappahannock (Oil on Panel)

I originally saw a version of this photo as a horizontal and had printed it out and was planning on painting it at some point. When my sister, Kathryn, posted the cropped version it definitely reminded me that I still wanted to do something with the image. So this is something I finished rather quickly a week ago. I liked each stage as I went along. That's usually a good sign. I guess the image has all the right elements going for it including the dramatic lights and darks.

This oil on panel measures 12" x 12".

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Boat with Turquoise Trim (Oil on Panel)

Well it's about time I posted a new painting. I have been working on four paintings. One is a disaster and I don't think it will ever be solved. I may just have to sand it off and start over . This painting, however, was created from an award-winning photo shot by my sister, Kathryn. I hope the painting lives up to the photo. This is painted on a cradled panel that measures 16" x 24".

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Fall Reflection (Oil Painting on Panel)

Well I have started painting again and I obviously decided to work with a pretty abstract image. I don't think I am done, but I thought I would put this up to have something new on the page for a change. This is taken from another one of my sister's wonderful photos. It is painted on a gessoed ampersand hardbord panel which measures 8" x 10".

Five Pots on Fern Fabric (Original Still Life Oil Painting)

Oil on Canvas  (40" x 36")

I worked on this painting this past summer and felt like it was never finished.  I like the darker shadows in the bottom image.  One of these days I may go back in and work on the shadows in the top image.  We shall see. 

Soybean Field

Oil on Panel

14" x 48"

Barren Tree in the Mist

Oil on panel

24" x 36"

Spring Storm Clouds

Oil on panel

24" x 34"

Carolina Wren #4

To see what I have been up to lately please visit my printmaking blog.

Still Life with Spirals - 36" x 48" Oil on Canvas

I was very happy to be notified that this painting was accepted to the upcoming show "Painting: The Artful Palette" at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO.  The opening is from 6-9PM on August 27th.

Squash Soufflé

This is a great, relatively easy way to use up some of that summer squash and zucchini you have an abundance of.  This recipe is from "The Vegetarian Feast" by Martha Rose Shulman - a great cookbook.

1 1/2 lbs summer squash

1 TBSP salt (preferably sea salt)

1/2 onion

1 TBSP plus 2 tsp olive oil

4 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup grated cheddar or gruyére cheese

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs

2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley (I prefer fresh basil)

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grate Squash ( I use grater disc with food processor) and toss with salt.  Let sit for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, saute the onion in 2 tsp of the olive oil until tender.  Combine with the beaten eggs, grated cheese, cottage cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and the salt and pepper to taste.

Squeeze out the excess water from the squash and rinse well.  Squeeze in a towel to dry, then stir into the egg-cheese mixture.  Turn into an oiled 1-quart casserole or souffle dish.  Drizzle the remaining 1 TBSP oilve oil over the top and bake for 45 minutes.