Florida Everglades & Other Landscape Paintings
I like to paint straight from the tube and I like to paint on a hard surface. That’s why you’ll often see oil on canvas or linen on board, and at times, treated paper on board. The material is laminated to the board, providing me with the surface I prefer. I use archival materials only.
Bicycle
Oil on linen on board, 10 x 10 inches (NFS)
Such a beautiful spot. The bicycle is barely visible under the vines
Swamp Buggy
Oil on linen, x inches (available)
One wonders about the stories behind these abandned vehicles.
Coca-Cola
Oil on linen, x inches (available)
At some point in the past, there must have been some sort of country store or trading post at this location. The coca-cola sign appears to be many decades old.
Lost Junction at Twilight
Oil on linen on board, 16 x 20 inches (available)
Twilight, dry season.
Lost Junction at Midday
Oil on linen on board, 16 x 20 inches (available)
Midday sun, rainy season.
Wicker Chair
Oil on linen, 20 x 20 inches (sold)
I’ve always been attracted to empty, isolated chairs. There’s always a story to be found.
The FEC
Oil on linen, 24 x 36 inches (sold)
The Labor Day hurricane of 1935 washed away 40 miles of track and the bankrupt Florida East Coast Railway was unable to rebuild it. The roadbed and bridges were sold to the state of Florida, which used them to construct the Overseas Highway for automobile traffic.
Everglades Junction
Oil on linen, 24 x 40 inches (available)
I imagine much track was laid as feeder and standy for materials and supplies as the Florida Overseas Railroad was under construction.
The FEC II
Oil on linen, 24 x 36 inches (sold)
“[James E.]Ingraham suggested Flagler follow an East Coast route [for his railroad] by digging canals to drain off the land. Ingraham’s efforts set the stage for the sprawling urban growth in South Florida.
And so, in 1905, the demise of the Everglades began for economic reasons.
Swamp Beetle
Oil on linen, 16 x 20 inches (available)
Many derelict cars, trucks, and other machinery can be found abandoned throughout the Everglades.
Love Seat
Oil on linen, 20 x 20 inches (sold)
An Abandoned love seat; beyond poignant.
Piano, Piano
Oil on linen on board, 10 x 10 inches (sold)
The Everglades has its own, uniques rythms. This piano is now a part of it’s symphony.
Darkest Hour
Oil on linen on board, 10 x 10 inches (available)
There is always hope.
Spoonbill
Oil on canvas, 60 x 60 inches (sold)
I’d pit the Everglades against the gardens of Versailles any day.
Blue Heron
Oil on canvas, x inches (available)
I’d pit the Everglades against the gardens of Versailles any day.
View of the Port of Miami at Sunset
Oil on canvas, 50 x 90 inches (commissioned)
High beauty in high industry.
Park City Barn
Oil on linen, 30 x 40 inches (sold)
I was there for a wedding. I left with a painting. Both very beautiful!