The fascination with watercolors begins in the late 1970's following a trip through Europe. Many of the earlier paintings are smaller in size but capture considerable detail. Later works are larger in scale but continue to emphasize the attention to fine detail which adds interest to the composition for the viewer.
Southern Coast, Iceland
Black sand dunes seem like such an oddity until the volcanic activity in Iceland is taken into consideration. It does create a beautiful and striking contrast to the more colorful surroundings of the sky, the sea, and the mountains which when presented together lead to an almost otherworldly environment with all the associated "oohs" and "aahs".
The Print: 15 × 20 image on an archival cotton rag.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The Icelandic didn’t just greet us everywhere the grazed, but seemed to pose and offer their better sides. One thousand years of in-breeding has created a beautiful and confident animal which thrives in a harsh yet imposing environment.
The Print: 12 × 16 image on an archival cotton rag.
Southern Coast, Iceland
Like a Joni Mitchell song, both sides of a cloud’s reflection seems to go on indefinitely due to the stillness of the water, the infinite sky and the repetition of the colors.
The Print: 15 × 11.25 image on an archival cotton rag.
South Coast of Iceland
Thingvellir Church is one of the oldest buildings in Iceland, built in the early 11th century. The natural beauty of its immediate surroundings is depicted in stark contrast to the harsh upheaval created by the movement of two adjoining tectonic plates and the jagged volcanic rock on which it sits.
The Print: 12 × 16 image on an archival cotton rag.
Portovenere, Italy
Our driver in Italy was a frequent sight around town but always seemed to be obscured by his surroundings and companions. On our final day, as my co-travelers bade him ciao, I received a final opportunity to immortalize his smile.
The Print: 10 x 13 image on an archival cotton rag.
Derry, North Ireland
Craftsmanship and attention to detail are emphasized by both this painting and its subject. The same sense of pride is displayed by fishermen, hoteliers, musicians, bankers and bartenders, both North and South
The Print: 9.75 x 14.5 image on an archival cotton rag.
County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Discovered on a bike trip through southwest Ireland - I almost did not get out of the van as it began to rain, but was certainly glad I did. The potential damage to my camera was worth the risk.
The Print: 10 × 15 image on an archival cotton rag.
Killarney, Republic of Ireland
The Kissane Sheep Farm, located outside Killarney National Park offers visitors an up close and personal experience with their sheep. This includes sheering with hand held clippers and the beautiful views of their property on the edge of the park itself.
The Print: 12 × 18 image on an archival cotton rag.
Rome, Italy
Fortunate as I was to be at the right spot at the right time, when the usual hordes of tourists were not obstructing my view, it remains difficult to capture all the structure, history, emotion and glory that this structure offers.
The Print: 8.5 x 12 image on an archival cotton rag.
Venice, Italy
Not the traditional romanticized view of Venice. Just a hard working blue collar guy looking for his next customer. He could just as easily have been a NYC cabbie. Not sure I would have wanted him to break out into “O Solo Mio”.
The Print: 18 x 12 image on an archival cotton rag.
Harris, Scotland
An early work that captures the colors and solitude of life along the west coast of Great Britain. While quite lovely it would be difficult for many to see the same view every day for an eternity.
The Print: 11 x 8 image on an archival cotton rag.
Killarney, Ireland
One of the greatest compliments anyone viewing my work can offer is when they recognize the piece based on its attention to detail and accuracy. A professional photographer looked at this painting and without any hesitation said “Killarney right?; when were you there?”.
The Print: 23 x 16 image on an archival cotton rag.
North of Belfast, Northern Ireland
The conversation between the two fishermen was interrupted by one of my fellow photographers who politely asked to take their picture, providing me with an unsolicited moment of spontaneity.
The Print: 16.5 x 12.75 image on an archival cotton rag.
Portovenere, Italy
The lunchtime tables at this portside restaurant in Portovenere were all empty. But he would not allow that to diminish his sense of pride for the job he does. Yet he seemed to display a false pretense and certain amount of conceit knowing I was the sole passerby to show him any attention.
The Print: 10 x 15 image on an archival cotton rag.
Lucerne, Switzerland
One of my earliest watercolors in which I made every possible effort to detail every object in my field of view to its greatest possible degree.
The Print: 11.5 x 9 image on an archival cotton rag.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A brief stop at a local cemetary north of Belfast reveals the tranquility many of us seek in our daily lives and which we all eventually achieve.
The Print: 13 x 19 image on an archival cotton rag.
Zermatt, Switzerland
A late arrival to Zermatt meant we could either walk up or down but not both, a train providing the alternative. Having decided on what was thought to be the easier of the two allowed for many spectacular moments, but, the soreness of my legs in the days to come, after 8 miles of constant descent, made me question our decision.
The Print: 20 x 30 image on an archival cotton rag.
Florence, Italy
One of my favorite stories. The look on his face reveals I had forgotten to tip him for his musical artistry. Months later my daughter visited the same spot and took her own photo in which he revealed the same expression: she also had not rewarded his playing. Months later, imagine my surprise when by chance he and I crossed paths in Boston’s North End. He still wasn’t smiling and I felt less guilty as it occurred to me that it could simply be part of his routine. Some day hopefully we’ll meet again and I’ll have a chance to be more generous.
The Print: 12 x 18 image on an archival cotton rag.
Gimmelwald, Switzerland
A short section of a trip from the youth hostel to the next train on my first visit to Switzerland and Europe. Living out of a backpack and on a limited budget my option was to eat or purchase more film for my Polaroid camera. I lost 10 pounds on the trip.
The Print: 12 x 9 image on an archival cotton rag.
Vernazza, Italy
One of my favorites. These older gentlemen were observing the passersby along the center of Vernazza when they caught my eye. As I approached, they quickly lost interest and became visually indignant as can be observed in their body language. Although a portrait that an individual poses for can have great beauty and illustrate many attributes, the spontaneity conveyed here can be equally if not more effective.
The Print: 18 x 12 image on an archival cotton rag.
Rome, Italy
The usual hordes of people were elsewhere this day affording me a wonderful opportunity to capture this well known tourist mecca with minimal interference.
The Print: 9 x 12 image on an archival cotton rag.
Portovenere, Italy
“What is the catch of the day?”, several of us asked as the Italian waiter puzzled over the repeated queries in our foreign tongue. His solution to the dilemma led to no greater understanding on our part.
The Print: 15.5 x 10 image on an archival cotton rag.
Tuscany, Italy
This was more of an exercise for me in perspective and composition but the finished product wasn’t all that bad reminding me of the olives that grow on plots both large and small seemingly throughout all of Italy.
The Print: 16 x 23.5 image on an archival cotton rag.
Steckleburg, Switzerland
When seeking a subject to photograph and/or paint one must remember to occasionally look back from where you came so as not to overlook an even more beautiful landscape such as was the case here.
The Print:12 x 9 image on an archival cotton rag.
Barcelona, Spain
La Sagrada de Familia is known for the unfinished work of Gaudi, the line to enter the church frequently stretching around the block, even after one secures an expensive ticket. Yet the beggar woman on the corner for whom the church is available if not intended to provide comfort could only hope for a pittance from passersby and those on line who avoided her, casting their eyes to the lofty spiers and gargoyles, including a priest on his way to fulfill more important needs.
The Print: 16 x 20 image on an archival cotton rag.
Tenerife, Canary Islands
On a volcanic island where does white sand originate? In this case Africa which delivers the white sand so as to satisfy the supposedly bigoted tourists; all the other beaches we visited featured black sand which is native to this island.
The Print: 15.5 x 23 image on an archival cotton rag.
Isle of Wight
The play on words associated with this painting from The Isle of Wight was almost as important as the composition itself.
The Print: 19.25 x 14 image on an archival cotton rag.
Lake Windermere, England
As we hiked along the hillsides through one of the most beautiful sections of England, we happened on this local inhabitant who remained steadfast in his task yet still managed to convey that silly welcoming smile which his breed is known for.
The Print: 18 x 12 image on an archival cotton rag.
Cinque Terre, Italy
Part of the Cinque Terra each village displaying unique features but all connected to the breathtaking sea and mountains around them. Before the railroad was completed access was limited to boats or walking trails along the mountainsides.
The Print: 14 x 21 image on an archival cotton rag.
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South Coast of Iceland
The Icelandic horses we encountered were a reflection of their environment: harsh yet welcoming, petite yet vigorous, sturdy and attractive. With no natural predators they seem uninhibited and as curious about us as we were about them, taking polite turns to pose for our cameras.
The Print: 12 × 10 image on an archival cotton rag.