Martha's Vineyard is a special place, as any one who lives here or has visited quickly realizes. Many of my pastel paintings include depictions of the sea and shore, as these are the places that mean the most to me, having been a charter fishing captain for fifteen years. I'm no longer chasing stripers in the surf, but the ocean still calls to me and I take this love of the water to my work.

Many of my photos have been inspiration for my paintings. The challenge has been to translate the images to paper with pastel, maintaining the excitement of the moment, whether it be through the movement of beach grass in the wind, the incredible light of the sun as a storm is passing, or just the feeling of solitude.

Please enjoy my galleries and feel free to inquire about any of the paintings or photos that might interest you.

NEWS:
I will be once again showing my original pastels and oils at The Louisa Gould Gallery on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.

I will also be holding a two day pastel workshop, "Painting the Vineyard Landscape" in September. Those interested should contact the Louisa Gould Gallery. The first four hour session will be conducted in studio, focusing on how to transform your own photos into cohesive, pleasing paintings. If weather permits, the second session, will be held en plein aire, at a Vineyard locale that promises to offer picturesque views and lots of inspiration! We'll work on how to integrate color into your paintings and the tricks of composition (or how to know what to keep and what to leave out.) Availability is limited, so sign up early!