Lake Elkhorn in Fall

Lake Elkhorn is one of the better-known man-made lakes in central Maryland, and it has a nice walking path around it, as well as connected paths that lead off into the woods. This painting is inspired by a later afternoon view from earlier this weekend, where the fall color and low-angle light mixed beneath blue skies for a great fall scene.

Acrylic painting: 14" x 17"

Another Storm Rolls By...

As summer heat spreads, thunderstorms go with it, rolling through the lands and bringing gusty winds and welcome rain. This is nothing new on this old country road, and the gnarled old sycamores catch a bit of afternoon sun before the next storm passes through.

Acrylic painting: 14" x 17"

Late November Afternoon

Autumn's glory fades in the late light of a warm November afternoon. Soon, a cold evening will descend over the forest, and snow will follow in the weeks to come. This scene was an interesting one to paint since it is first time I've tried painting a backlit landscape (not counting sunsets) where the viewer is looking directly into the sun.

Acrylic painting: 14" x 17"