Yosemite Tunnel View - OLD

This is another painting of the stunning landscapes I saw out west early this summer as I toured the national parks of California. The Tunnel View Overlook is one of the most famous overlooks in Yosemite National Park, a classic scene for painters and photographers alike. There is no way to capture the overwhelming scale and beauty of Yosemite, or really any of the mountainous west. All I can do is to try and depict the immense spaces, towering cliffs, and stunning light as I saw them, but to truly understand this place, you must go there yourself and see it.

Acrylic painting: 14" x 17"

Patapsco Waterfall in Autumn

Patapsco state park has a small, rocky water fall not far up the hill from the Swinging Bridge. The waterfall, while small, drains into a cluttered rock pool before splashing down a cascade of rocks into a small stream that enters the main river. This scene is inspired by that waterfall, though idealized - the actual waterfall rarely runs this dramatically and the pool has been cluttered with fallen trees in recent years. Here, we see what can be - the little waterfall running strong into a deep pool of cool water under the golden leaves of autumn.

Acrylic painting: 14" x 17"

Niagara Falls - Canadian Falls

Back in the summer of 2003, my brother and I visited Niagara Falls. This painting of the huge Canadian Falls goes along with the earlier one of the American Falls.

Acrylic Painting: 14" x 17"

Niagara Falls - American Falls

Back in late summer of 2003, my brother and I visited Niagara Falls, and it was an amazing sight and a great vacation. This bold painting is based upon a photo I toke from the Maid of the Mist boat, which passes near the base of both of the Falls.

Acrylic Painting: 14" x 17"