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In May, 2009, Linda & I spent a few days at Grayson Highlands State Park near Galax VA. The park is best known for the herds of wild ponies that roam the highland pastures, but I'm drawn to the bluebirds that have been nesting there on each of our visits. I happened to catch a pair in the act of their courting ritual this year and got this painting from the experience.

Completed in October, 2009. The price of the original includes matting, glazing and framing. Please contact me to discuss delivery arrangements if you're interested in purchasing this painting.

My subject matter reflects three life-long passions: nature, history, and architecture. I have lived most of my life in New England. I love painting subjects from my home region, as well as from the travel that my wife, Linda and I enjoy doing together. I paint only in watercolor, in a style that lies somewhere between impressionistic and photo-realistic. I love the transparency and immediacy of watercolors and celebrate the happy accidents of the medium, as well as its challenges. After many years of drawing only as a preliminary step to the main event - a painting - I've recently begun drawing as an end in itself again. Please browse my catalog of drawings and paintings. If you have a comment or question, please contact me. I...