Winter Branches

A glimpse into the subtle beauty of winter.
watercolor 19 " x 25 "

January Oak

Strolling through the Community Park with a friend one fine January day, we came upon this magnificent oak tree in the big meadow....

watercolor 26 " x  13"

Hannah

 The saturated color is intended to represent the intensity of effort of this athlete.
watercolor   9" x 12"

Shoulder Thrust

There are many amazing people working out at the gym, testing their strength and skill. These figure studies show the separate steps before the final action is completed.  Each is a watercolor 13" x 10"

Japanese Maple

My front yard looks like this for about 3 days in the fall - honest .  Small Japanese maple - large sycamore - in intense technicolor !

watercolor on yupo   10" x 13"

Poison Oak Vine

This vine grows against the neighbor's shed, and at this time of the year, it catches the light and is lovely. The leaves turn luminous . Fortunately it isn't in the way.
watercolor on yupo
26" x 20"

Oak Leaves

Walking down by the river the other damp morning, I looked down at the pavement and saw these oak leaves flattened and strewn everywhere.

watercolor on yupo