The Weather is Beautiful...

...so I haven't been updating my web site lately because I've been out working in the field. And when I haven't been doing that, then I'm busy preparing for my next art show, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, which is coming up in less than two weeks.

Working in Reeds Gap State Park. I like to set up my easel in the river (thank goodness for Gore Tex boots) because it affords a "down the stream" vantage point that is similar to the "down the street" views that I favor in my cityscapes.

This past week was especially fun because several of my friends from the Maryland Pastel Society came to visit and I toured them to some of my favorite locations for painting in the field. Even though they've returned home, I'm planning to continue working in the field over the coming weeks and months. I simply love working outside at this time of year. During the hottest portions of the day I am in my studio working on some small format cityscapes. I'm also in the midst of a couple of commissions, so there's plenty to keep me out of trouble.

So far, our summer has been very temperate. The lack of blazing hot temperatures has kept the atmosphere remarkably clear, which leads to striking blues in the sky and water. This is my studio mascot, Annie, emerging from the bog in Black Moshannon State Park.

I have to travel to Cleveland this week for an appointment, but shortly thereafter you'll see some new works on my web site. Check back at the end of this coming week (Around the 4th of July) for a preview of the new landscapes and cityscapes that I'll exhibit at this year's show in State College, Pennsylvania. Until then, here are a couple of images from recent painting excursions to central Pennsylvania's gorgeous state parks.