A late summer morning had long shadows and sharp contrasts along the real Blair Road. The gradual change in light over the three months of summer passes mostly un-noticed. Until we do notice. Then it seems as if it was sudden, out of the blue. The experience of feeling the suddeness of a gradual change is what inspired this painting.

“In The Country” – 11" x 15" A bright summer morning in the Vermont countryside.  I've always had a thing for roads that disappear off into the distance. This is one I'm familiar with, having painting the scene and subject a number of times.    It is my great...

“North Pownal” – 11" x 15" Hot and dry in July! This painting was done on a mid-summer morning that was dry, but also humid. The main idea was to focus on the quality of light, summer haze and lush fields.   It is a challenge to create a painting of summer without...