Havertown, Pennsylvania
One of several squirrels enjoying a rent-free existence in one of the gutters of my son’s home and who enjoyed posing for the camera.

The Print: 10 × 13 image on an archival cotton rag.

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.

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.

Kauai, Hawaii
One of my favorites for its attention to detail.

The Print: 11 x 17 image on an archival cotton rag.

Everglades National Park
“If you just ignore the alligators they won’t bother you” was the advice offered by the group leader affording me sufficient time to compose this scene for the future. The complexity of the image was a potential limiting factor when I considered whether to trust the advice I had been offered. I guess all’s well that ends well.

The Print: 18 x 14 image on an archival cotton rag.

Laos
Spotted from my bicycle with both me and my camera dripping from the Laotian heat and humidity. The water buffalo were certainly enjoying their day.

The Print: 17 x 22 image on an archival cotton rag.

Cuba
While waiting for others to board our tour bus after visiting the national park I spotted this local gatherer and his Quixote-like steed along the same road. This was obviously not the first time along this road for the vaquero or the horse. The heat and humidity left me to wonder who was worse for the wear, them or me.

The Print: 10 x 15 image on an archival cotton rag.

Sanibel, Florida
The blue and whites of the sky, sand, water, and birds are a color and tone that can be presented in a great variety of ways and depend on movement, light, shadow, and what lies beneath and behind. For me there may be no greater challenge artistically than water.

The Print: 23 x 17 image on an archival cotton rag.

Kauai, Hawaii
One of my favorite pieces which captures constant change due to motion, light, and shadow. While a stationary subject can also be difficult to capture the variables noted above create a challenge which in this case was achieved to my satisfaction.

The Print: 12 x 18 image on an archival cotton rag.

St. Augustine, Florida
I generally don’t do requests, painting what interests me. I am fortunate in this respect. However, when your father-in-law asks you make exceptions. In this case I was glad that I did because I was pleased with the outcome for more than one reason.

The Print: 15.5 x 11.5 image on an archival cotton rag.

Machu Picchu, Peru
So many people with so many cameras. But as the mist lifted I’ll bet no one else spotted this sentinel near the entrance seemingly guarding the ruins with a watchful and diligent eye.

The Print: 23.5 x 16 image on an archival cotton rag.

Tyler Arboretum, Media, Pennsylvania
Spotted along a path at the Tyler Arboretum, located outside Philadelphia. This woodland creature seemed to be welcoming us to his home, hoping we might spare a few morsels to make his day.

The Print: 16.5 x 12.75 image on an archival cotton rag.

Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania
This bucolic scene is inspired by the location and adjoining structures, the Wyeth family estate and museum in Chadds Ford. My option was to ignore this cooperating local denizen or join the others on their way to the museum entrance who were only thinking of what had previously been captured on paper or canvas by a Wyeth rather than what could be.

The Print: 15 x 12 image on an archival cotton rag.

Alberta Canada
A pretty Nat Geo photo caught my attention and I tried to be faithful to its subtle detail of the animal’s feathers.

The Print: 17.5 x 11.5 image on an archival cotton rag.

Yosemite National Park, California
Hoping for at best a bucolic farm scene we leisurely explored the grounds of the central California winery. I did not anticipate that my every move was being closely monitored by the barns in-house security, a Western Screech Owl.

The Print: 11 x 17.5 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.

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.

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.

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.

North of Belfast, Northern Ireland
While other visitors toured the grounds of the long abandoned Dunluce Castle I was struck by the juxtaposition of the sky, water, and land and how only a few colors and subjects created a pleasing composition. Viewed from the coastal road east of Derry and north of Belfast.

The Print: 14.5 x 11 image on an archival cotton rag.

Stresa, Italy
Stresa, in northern Italy, may not be on the list of most visited towns but there were many activities to enjoy, sights to appreciate, and people to interpret including this elderly man and his companions along the waterfront and adjoining city park. The movement of the birds was abrupt as they vied for his rewards but it was countered by his slow, steady, and repetitive attention to the task at hand.

The Print: 12 x 18 image on an archival cotton rag.

Block Island, Rhode Island
Beautiful harbor scenery, waterfront shops, children with ice cream…my attention was drawn to the colorful cat emerging from beneath the rocking chair along the front porch of this harborside hotel in Block Island.

The Print: 10 x 15 image on an archival cotton rag.

Martha's Vineyard, Mass
Together with the adjoining house it is located next to the museum that features the work of Alfred Stieglitz. I was more interested in the potential work I could achieve from this scene than what had already been captured by the famed photographer and so concentrated on my chosen task.

The Print: 17.5 x 11.5 image on an archival cotton rag.

Kennebunk, Maine
An early exercise in trying to capture detail and keep the completed piece visually appealing

The Print: 11.5 x 17.5 image on an archival cotton rag.

Arcadia National Park, Maine
Try to get a sea gull to hold still and pose long enough to create a meaningful photo or painting. Curiosity likely overcame this willing participant.

The Print: 11 x 17 image on an archival cotton rag.

Wickford, RI
While strolling along a street in Wickford, Rhode Island I caught the eye of this local inhabitant and its pal along the window sill.

The Print: 11.5 x 17 image on an archival cotton rag.

Block Island, Rhode Island
This bucolic scene of the Mitchell Farm along the northern part of Block Island seems timeless, was captured while biking, and is more indicative of Block Island’s past than its present.

The Print: 23 x 17 image on an archival cotton rag.