Still Life Painting: Chardin, Vermeer and Friends
Untitled - Oil on Linen Panel - 10 x 8 inches Sometimes I feel compelled to paint a subject for no reason other than to satisfy an obsession I have with it. This is one of those times. The books belonged to my grandmother. Given to her in 1910 and subsequently came into my possession. As realist still life painter I feel a connection to  Chardin, one of the greatest still life painters ever. Vermee

Dusty Road in Provence
Road in ProvenceOil on Linen Panel20 x 16 inches There are so many lovely and picturesque roads that weave through Provence it is hard to remember where exactly we were when we found this one. There is such beauty in the country and that wonderful clear, cool light bathes everything. Everywhere you can see all the colors for which Cezanne had such deep affection.

Degas – Master Realist
Modernism is dead. And it is about time!!! Don’t get me wrong. I am not a realist artist fanatic who believes that everything created in the name of modernism, post-modernism, pop, conceptual etc. was the ruin on Western Civilization. I still find the sublime in Rothko; I love Diebenkorn; and I like much of the work of Jasper Johns, Rauschenberg and many other 20th century artists. But the grand 20th century experiment has been played out and realism is on the rise. A renewed passion for educating artists with the classical techniques of the atalier system is quickly spreading across the US. The realist movement is being lead by many fine artist/educators like Juliett

Shutters in Arles
Shutters in ArlesOil on Linen Panel16 x 20 inches There was something a little melancholy about Arles. Beauty is found there. At the heart of the city, I was surprised and impressed by the well preserved Roman amphitheater and the arena – which is undergoing a very dramatic restoration. Of course Arles’ most famous – perhaps infamous – resident was Vinc

Rose St. Remy
Rose St. RemyOil on Linen Panel10 x 8 inches This is just a little confection from France. It makes me feel good when I paint these little flower paintings. And although I often enjoy the drama of strong light, the soft light in this scene soothes my soul. I like moments of quiet contemplation.