Welcome to my world of Urban Landscape Painting.... unveiling the extraordinary in the ordinary!

Around the Bend 6" x 8" plein air painting

Looking for THAT special painting that expresses YOUR uniqueness? Maybe you need something cool in the background of your ZOOM meetings? Or maybe you just LOVE ART and like things that are "different" or unusual.
Well, you are in the right place!
I go to 'ordinary' places and unveil their extraordinary-ness for you to enjoy, because living with original art can transform us by lifting our spirits and inspiring us EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Using oil paints and the language of shape, color and design, I transform everyday scenes into Urban Landscape Paintings.

Initial impressions can be deceiving. Many just see dirty gritty grayness in a street scene, but there is worth in all things....we sometimes have to look a little harder to see it! When I walk down a city street I can get excited by the sights and sounds...the colors, textures and shapes!

Outside the Sterling Grille

Urban landscapes get my blood pumping! I see possibilities in these settings.
I see design and color. Definitely, there is also a rhythm and grace I hope to convey. We can all use a little bit of that in our lives.

I go out  on location and paint what I see. This is called 'plein air painting'. There is nothing like being out on the street, reacting to the light, sounds and sometimes the people while painting. You have to focus and respond quickly because conditions change. It's kind of a spontaneous art-sport!

When the weather doesn't cooperate I'll use photos and other references and paint in my home art studio. Some of this work leans toward the abstract and some is figurative. It is fun to explore varied ways of painting. I enjoy the diversity and I believe it makes it more fun for you the viewer and collector.

Variety is the spice of life, right!

All of the different types of art I do, makes me a better artist in the long run and that is the goal...
be the best artist I can be and serve you best I can with that artwork.

Please take a moment to enjoy looking at the paintings I've collected for you in these GALLERIES.
You can also get to know me better by watching my FAQ short videos series.

What people are saying:

"The painting arrived this afternoon, and it looks great.  I never get tired of streetscapes, and this is a happy, uncluttered one. ".....  Barbara B
"Your painting arrived in the mail yesterday and I love it!" .... Dawn C.
"Excited to have your art in my home!"  .... Yvonne M
" You make telephone poles enchanting" .... Katie B