On Exhibition

I am happy to report that my painting "The Cold River," 8x16 inches, oil on panel, was accepted in the upcoming exhibition "Small Works: Harvest Light" to be held at the Monument Arts & Cultural Center in Bennington, VT from August 14 to November 1, 2026.  

Rainy Intersection

Rainy Intersection, Bennington, VT.  12x16 inches, oil on canvas panel.  Sometimes while waiting for the light to change, I wonder if what I see could become a painting.
 

Painting On The Grounds

On a day with a clear sky I painted on the grounds of the Park-McCullough Mansion in North Bennington.  There's something calming about this place.  I'm not sure what it is.  Maybe it's because I want it so much.  9x12 inches, oil on panel. 

Spurts of Light

My first works at a new venue, the Park-McCullough Mansion is North Bennington, VT.  The sun was in more than it was out, so I had to work in spurts to catch the light.  Both 9x12 inches.

Mountain Pond

When I was at the site with the great view in Vermont, I happened to look behind me, and this is what I saw. The sun came out just long enough.

Variable

It's been a variable weekend. I did a couple drawings, and three oils, and finally made it to the splendid view in North Pownal/South Bennington, but the weather has not cooperated. One more day tomorrow to hope for less wind and fewer clouds. The bottom bw shows Luce Road, the next two are the top of Stratton where the road comes to the top and bends sharply and down right. The top two are of the view, which is in the midst of an apple orchard. The trees are bulging with apples, like grapes on a vine. I brought an apple of my own to eat, but decided against it. Somebody would think I had stolen it.

Side Porch in Color

The side porch in color, a window into another world.

Side Porch

Back to the old building in Bennington. The side porch.

Return to the Old Building

I can't stop reworking the old river, but I stopped working on the old building as soon as it started to...work.

More Old Building

The first time I saw this building I remember thinking that it must have a fascinating history, just in terms of its still being around. It's overly neglected today and thus even more attractive visually.

Once Was Grand

The old building on Route 9 in Bennington. I'll have to find out what it once was. A hotel? I hope to do more with this subject.

Old Building

This is a portion of an old building in Bennington, Vermont that looks like a Piranesi. It's a complicated image that I tried to simplify for the anticipated pastel painting.