On the Easel: Fraser Island, High Key, September 2020

(My “On the Easel” posts give you a behind-the-scenes look at what I am working on, what went well, what went wrong, and things I learn).  Below is Fraser Island, High Key. It depicts Kingfisher Bay’s jetty at blue hour—that brief period after the sun falls below the horizon line and all of nature’s pastel … Read more

On the Easel: Airlie Beach, August 2020

I have some catching up to do with the On the Easel posts. I painted Airlie Beach in August and have done a few since then. I traveled to Airlie Beach recently with my brother and father. It’s a stunning place in the Whitsundays, within reach despite the world’s travel restrictions. We were blessed with … Read more

On the Easel: Impressions of Noosa, August 2020

I have a few recent paintings to share. Here’s one of them, Impressions of Noosa. I had mixed feelings about the outcome of this, but it’s come to grow on me. Something different at the very least. I also think it’s worth sharing paintings that didn’t go exactly as planned as this gives you a … Read more

On the Easel: Kayaking at Sunset, Caloundra, July 2020

I’ve been in a creative rut until recently, as you may have noticed from my lack of activity. And I don’t just mean painting and drawing. Anything requiring even a sliver of creativity has been a struggle.  When this happens, I like to go back to what I know and enjoy-in this case, painting the … Read more

On the Easel: Tree in Perspective, June 2020

Here’s the latest painting off the easel, Tree in Perspective. This is one of the largest, if not the largest painting I have done, coming in at 24 by 30 inches. It depicts a tree from an extreme perspective with a background of deep blues. A simple yet challenging composition. Reference Photo Here’s the reference photo … Read more

On the Easel: Mt Tamborine Sunset, April 2020

(My “On the Easel” posts give you a behind-the-scenes look at what I am working on, what went well, what went wrong, and things I learn).  Reference Photo You can download the photo here. Feel free to paint it for yourself. Details Oil on stretched canvas. 16 x 20 inches. Main colors: Ultramarine blue, permanent … Read more

On the Easel: Secrets on the Lake, February 2020

(My “On the Easel” posts give you a behind-the-scenes look at what I am working on, what went well, what went wrong, and things I learn).  Details Oil on canvas board. 12 x 16 inches. Main colors: Ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, cadmium red, yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, viridian green, raw umber, titanium white. Refer to … Read more