Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Sleigh Bells Ring
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
14" x 17"
(framed dimensions)
Private Collection

To paint this piece, I hung a strand of sleigh bells from the light that is clamped to the top of my easel. For lighting purposes this idea worked great. However, every time my brush pushed against the painting surface it would wiggle the easel which in turn would cause the sleigh bells to ring. I hadn't counted on this, but it sure made for a joyful painting experience, as well as an obvious title choice!

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

For Keeps
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
7" x7"
Private Collection
My daughter, Meg, had her car stolen in Montreal last June. Among the contents of the car was a treasured marble that once belonged to my Dad. He had passed his marble bag along to me years ago, so for Christmas I selected another marble for Meg to replace the one that went missing. For safe measure, I did a painting of it for her as well. Hopefully, this marble will be...for keeps.

Barn Board Blues
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
19" x 19"
(framed dimensions)
$225.00 plus shipping
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Many layers of light acrylic washes were used to create this painting.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Combo
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
13" X 13"
Private Collection

This painting was done as a gift for my brother, Dan. He and Jim each own their own pool tables. Unbeknownst to them, I took a series of reference photos for Combo and Soft Break (below) during a stay at Dan's house a year or so ago. Dan had a hand in the naming this painting just as Jim did for his.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Soft Break
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
24" x 8"
Private Collection

This was a Christmas gift for my brother, Jim, who spends much of his off time shooting pool. The colors and perspective made this a fun painting to work on. Jim helped me title the painting. A 'soft break' is a shot purposefully meant to keep the balls close together.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

The Unveiling
Acrylic on Multimedia Arboard
14" x14"
(framed dimensions)
SOLD
I was on my way to work early one morning and pulled off to the side of the road to watch (and photograph) these two trees emerging from the mist. What a way to start the day...

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

In Plain View
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
15" x 18"
(framed dimensions)
$155.00 plus shipping
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This scene is just up the road from our home. Over the years, I've probably driven by this spot hundreds of times, but only recently noticed it on a snowy walk just after a storm.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Leaning In
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
7" x 9"
(framed dimensions)
$50.00 plus shipping
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Over Here
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
7" x 9"
(framed dimensions)
$50.00 plus shipping
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Over There
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
11" x 13"
(framed dimensions)
$75.00 plus shipping
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Friday, October 24, 2008

Merrymeeting Marsh
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
13" x 13"
(framed dimensions)
$95.00 plus shipping
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Rub-a-Dub-Dub
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
14" x 12"
(framed dimensions)
SOLD
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Monday, October 13, 2008

Ripe for the Picking
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acryic Paper
12" x 10"
(framed dimensions)
Private Collection
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Friday, October 10, 2008

Always Greener
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
20" x 8"
(framed dimensions)
$250.00 plus shipping
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Farm Seen
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
11" x 13"
(framed dimensions)
$95.oo plus shipping
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Friday, September 26, 2008

Fair Pair
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
7" x 9"
(framed dimensions)
Private Collection

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

White Light
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
23" x 17"
(framed dimensions)
$195.oo plus shipping
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Front and Center
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
14" x14"
(framed dimensions)
$145.00 plus shipping
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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Afloat
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
13" x 13"
(framed dimensions)
SOLD
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An artist friend and I each purchased an unusual 13 inch square silver frame, with an opening just large enough for a 3.5 inch square painting. There is no mat...just a whole lot of decorative silver! Our challenge, as we saw it, was to individually choose a subject managable enough for the small working size, yet bold enough so as not to be swallowed up by the ornateness of the frame. This water lily was my choice. It was painted from a series of reference photo I took this past summer while kayaking on Crystal Lake in New Hampshire.
To view Wee Shell painted by Brenda Ferguson
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Sunday, September 7, 2008

In Celebration
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
16" x 16"
(framed dimensions)
$145.00 plus shipping
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Here's to 30+ years, my friends!
May there be many, many more.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Nat's Bridge
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
13" x 23"
(framed dimensions)
$245.00 plus shipping
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Friday, August 22, 2008

Light
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
3" x 2"
Private collection

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Live Shot
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
18" x 36"
Private Collection

Our youngest daughter, Meg, is a news videographer for WPTZ, an NBC affiliate in Plattsburg, New York. I had the luxury of working on this portrait of her while listening to some great live music from our neighbor, Sam. He was home recently to work on a recording with some of his band mates. Sam and my two daughters grew up together in this neighborhood. They don't get the chance to see each other often any more, so it was fun for me to connect them for a bit through his music and my paintbrush. It sure brought back a ton of good memories...

Friday, June 27, 2008

Quiet Reflection
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
13" x 11"
(framed dimesions)
SOLD

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Secret Passage
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
12" x 14"
(framed dimensions)
$95.00 plus shipping
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A year or so ago I took my first ride on a four wheeler. It was an experience that changed my view of such vehicles. As we bumped along deep into the woods, I was able to see first hand why many people find this pastime so appealing. I saw surrounding areas that I have never taken notice of before as we made our way along narrow, well disguised trails. As always, I had my camera on hand. I worked from a series of photos to recreate the day here.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Above and Beyond
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
10" x 14"
(framed dimensions)
$110.00 plus shipping
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Sunday, June 8, 2008

Out of the Blue
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
18" x 15"
(framed dimensions)
SOLD

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Yonder
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
(painted on all sides/ready to hang)
48" x 24"
$850.00 plus shipping
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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Spring Unfolding
Acrylic on Montval Cansons Acrylic Paper
13" X 16"
(framed dimensions)
$145.00 plus shipping
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This first bit of spring appeared in our yard just this past week after much anticipation.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

At Home
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
13" x 11"
(framed dimensions)
SOLD

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Downstream
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
21" x 25"
(framed dimensions)
$475.00 plus shipping
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Last Glimpse
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
(painted on all sides/ready to hang)
60" x 15"
$800.00 plus shipping
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This piece was painted from a series of reference photos taken on a drive with my daughter, Meg. We were traveling up through the islands in Vermont, and were lucky enough to have tracked this beautiful sunset from its beginning. We pulled off to the side of the road for this final glimpse.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Passing By
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
13" x 11"
(framed dimensions)
$95.00 plus shipping
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Trees in Threes
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
14" x 12"
(framed dimensions)
$95.00 plus shipping
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Sunday, April 6, 2008

Moored
Acrylic on Gessoed Illustration Board
10" x 18"
(framed dimensions)
$135.00 plus shipping
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Moments Away
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
18" x 9"
(framed dimensions)
$185.00 plus shipping
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In an effort to look at something other than the mountains of snow that remain in our yard, I've decided it's time to fill my easel with thoughts of warmer temperatures. This is a view of Crystal Lake in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Our family camp is to the right on the distant shore.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Old Friends
Acrylic on Multimedia Artboard
14" x 24"
(framed dimension)
$425.00 plus shipping
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Friday, March 28, 2008

Family Ties
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
15" x 7" Triptych
Commission

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Steady Flow
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
11" x 13"
(framed dimensions)
Private Collection

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Renewed
Acrylic on Gessoed Acrylic Paper
10" x 12"
(framed dimensions)
This painting was raffled off at Whole Life Health Care in support of team Think Pink - making strides against breast cancer.
Congratulations to Tracy Martel - winner of the raffle!

Friday, March 7, 2008

Crescent
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
10" X 12"
(framed dimensions)
SOLD
I was painting in my studio a few weeks back when I happened to glance over and catch this view from my window. I immediately moved from my easel to the desk just under the window in order to capture the scene. Within minutes after I finished, the moon disappeared behind the clouds, and it began to snow...again.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Morning Glory
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
14" x 24"
(framed dimensions)
$425.00 plus shipping
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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Singled Out
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
5" x 3"
framed
Private Collection

Sunday, February 24, 2008

When the Wind Blows
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
13" x 23"
(framed dimensions)
$425.00 plus shipping
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Berried
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
10" x 12"
(framed dimensions)
SOLD

Saturday, February 16, 2008

A Natural
Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
15" x 45"
Private Collection
Interestingly enough, this painting began as a landscape. Within several minutes of painting time, however, I knew it was not meant to be. I quickly grabbed a damp cloth and wiped it down leaving a soft blue wash. Tacked up on my studio wall was a photo I had snapped of our oldest daughter, Erin, during one of her recent performances. Using that for reference, I knew as soon as I resumed painting that I had found the subject meant for this canvas.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Dance
Mixed Medium on Illustration board
30" x 18"
(framed dimensions)
$375.00 plus shipping
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This is a tissue paper collage I had started years ago. I came across it recently and decided to just cut loose and have fun with it. I didn't have any set plans when I began adding layers of acrylic paint and colored pencil. My intent was to just let things unfold as I went along, and to play a bit...which I did!

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Remaining Two
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
12" x 14"
(framed dimensions)
Sold
This was an early morning sky I was fortunate enough to witness and photograph on my way to work one day last week. I was traveling down West Lebanon road just about a half mile or so from our home.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Snow for Sadie
Acrylic on paper
5" x 7"
Private Collection
Recently, I was the very lucky recipient of a wonderfully handcrafted 'snow' sculpture from a young artist friend of mine. It holds a place of honor in my studio where, despite the heat, it has yet to melt! As a thank-you, I offered my snow person interpretation in return.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Openings
Acrylic on Canson Montval Acrylic Paper
10" x 12"
(framed dimensions)
$90.00 plus shipping
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