A new series of Boston "littles"

Just in time for the holidays, here is a new series of Boston "littles". These small paintings are inspired by little snippets of scenes in and around the city of Boston and are the perfect size for gift giving.

Beacon Hill Steps

5" x 7"

Oil with palette knives on board

Old State House

5" x 7"

Oil with palette knives on board

Beacon Hill Doorways

5" x 7"

Oil with palette knives on board

Acorn Street, Beacon Hill

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

Back Bay Stepsisters II

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

Trinity Church

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

Cheers!

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

Entering Provincetown again

Entering Provincetown

16" x 16"

Oil with palette knives on board

Scott saw the Entering Orleans sign that I had for sale at the Red Inn in Provincetown and asked if I had any of Provincetown. The one I had at the inn had already sold so I told him that I would paint it again for him. I just can't seem to keep these in stock-they are so popular!

A gift from a husband to his wife

Vacation at the Masthead

11" x 14"

Oil with palette knives on board

Bernie and his wife take a vacation in Provincetown every summer. They like to stay at a beautiful place called Masthead Resort on Commercial Street. You can always tell where it is from the beach by the bright blue umbrellas that line the deck along the shore.

He asked me to paint this as a surprise gift for his wife.

A new painting of my cousins

Amy, Teddy, Chris, and Paul

9" x 12"

Oil with palette knives on board

Jim asked me to paint this for his girlfriend, my cousin Amy. She is the only girl amongst several brothers. Jim knew that this image was special to Amy because it is the only baby picture she has and it also is the only one with her and her brother Teddy (far left) that died of pneumonia at the young age of 5. 

I just loved their matching outfits and that they look to be holding golf clubs. My grandfather instilled in them a love of golf at a young age!

Pool Boys: : a new large commission

Boys of Summer

20" x 64"

Oil with palette knives on board

Bill asked me if I would paint a large commission to hang at his swimming pool in Provincetown. I proposed several ideas and we landed on this one of six rainbow clad bathing suit boys on the beach looking out on Long Point Light. 

Here is a photo of Bill with his new painting installed.

He also sent me this great image of the painting on a sunnier day.

And I took a few process shots along the way.

At one point we considered having one of the guys with a naked bum, but then decided to keep it PG 13 so I added a green swimsuit and changed the shirt over his shoulder to white.

Heath House on Nantucket

Allen's House

9" x 12"

Oil with palette knives on board

Andy asked me to create a painting of this house on Nantucket for his dad, Allen. Allen is the live in resident and caretaker of "The Heath House" from May to October every year. He recently completed his third decade as the Middle Moors ranger for the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and this was a gift for his 80th birthday.

The black cat was a last minute addition to the painting. Andy told me that his dad is a "cat guy" and often had cats roaming around his property. This skinny black cat, Augie, is one of his favorites.

Red Inn number 62

Raw Bar, Cocktails, and Brunch

8" x 24" x 1.5"

Oil with palette knives on cradled board

We'll be making our way up to this beautiful place on Cape Cod this Saturday to deliver this 62nd painting I have done of The Red Inn on Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA.

In this version, I focused a little more on the archway that displays the 3 red signs welcoming you to enjoy the Raw Bar, Cocktails, or Brunch. Or all 3. 

Let summer continue!

Sweet Magnolias

Magnolias for Mary Ann

12" x 12"

Oil with palette knives on board

Susan asked if I would paint a picture for her mother who is originally from the south. She suggested a southern magnolia flower as a subject and I found some wonderful references that I merged into making this painting. I hadn't painted flowers in awhile so this commission was very freeing and fun to paint. 

The Family Stein

The Family Stein

9" x 12"

Oil with palette knives on board

My aunt Betsy asked me to paint this beautiful scene of her sister, my other aunt, Lyn, with all of her kids on vacation in Mexico. As we all get older, it can be a rare moment when you are all together. And doesn't this look like fun?

40th birthday commission

Baxter's Fish 'N Chips, Hyannis

11" x 14"

Oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Sarah wanted to commission a painting for her nephew as a surprise 40th birthday gift. She found out that he and his wife love this waterfront restaurant in Hyannis on Cape Cod so she asked if I would paint it for them. If you look closely, you will see Eric and his wife dining at one of the outdoor tables.

Here is Eric opening and admiring his birthday gift:

Swing time

Mood Swing

11" x 14"

Oil with palette knives on board

Next up in my Girl Power series is this carefree girl enjoying a quiet moment by herself on a swing. There's nothing like a swing to make you feel like a child again. I remember me and my friends seeing how high we could go, them jumping off the swing into the grass. Those were the days.

My 61st painting of the inn becomes a 35th anniversary gift

The Red Inn at Twilight III

12" x 24" x 1.5"

Oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Mark wanted to surprise his wife Noreen for their 35th wedding anniversary so he asked if I would paint one of their favorite places as a gift for her. He had seen a similar painting I had done that was already sold and asked if I could replicate it for her. I mentioned to him that this was the 61st painting of the inn that I have done over the last several years and it never gets old!

They were staying for a few days at the inn and he had the waitstaff bring it to the table a surprise during their anniversary dinner. So sweet.

Chelsea the black lab

Chelsea at Lake Michigan

12" x 12"

Oil with palette knives on board

Chelsea has found her way home to her cottage on Cape Cod. Chuck said "We’ve missed Chelsea every day since she left us, but today is a little better. Special thanks to @anngorbett for sharing her talent and capturing Chelsea’s sweet soul so well. Also, hug your dog today, they leave us way too soon."

Such a sweet face!

Here are some photos of her new home:

A classic scene on Cape Cod

Buoyed Up

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

Happy Memorial Day-the unofficial start of the summer.

You be hard pressed not to see a scene like this if you are visiting Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard this weekend. And it's hard for an artist to resist painting these colorful subjects. 

Tweeting

English Robin

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

We've been seeing a lot of birds in our yard lately...at the birdbath...at the birdhouse...in the trees...and on the roof. They are excited about the nicer weather for sure. You can tell by all the tweeting going on.

Another view of Provincetown

East End View, Provincetown

6" x 12"

Oil with knives on board

I love this view of Provincetown because it shows the Pilgrim Tower, the library, as well as two other church towers in the background. I also love this time of day when the tide is partially out and you are able to walk out on the sandbars. I decided to make the sky more interesting using color and clouds.

Augmented Reality Exhibit in Medfield

Entering Medfield

16" x 16" x 1.5"

Oil with palette knives on board

Polo and I have been working on an exciting new project for the Zullo Gallery in Medfield MA. The gallery director received a grant to put on an augmented reality art show this summer and we were invited to participate along with 9 other artists. It has been a huge learning curve and a lot of work as we explored how to create using this brand new medium.

In a follow up post, I will share how our pieces turned out, but if you are in the area, please take a day to explore the art for yourself.

For more information, check out their website here: https://zullogallery.org/exhibition/augmented-reality-evolution-of-a-small-town/

Skateboard Girl

Freestyle

11" x 14" x 1.5"

oil with palette knives on cradled board

Continuing my Girl Power series, here is a skateboard girl skipping her way to the skateboard park ready to show the boys how it's done with style.

The Red Inn number 60!

The Red Inn from the Sea

8" x 24" x 2"

Oil with palette knives on Ampersand Gessobord

SOLD

Believe it or not, this is the 60th painting I have done of The Red Inn in Provincetown on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The inn's opening day for the 2024 season was April 25 and this painting made it's way up there for sale.

Time for summer fun to begin!

Daffodil season

Sankaty in Spring

6" x 6"

oil with palette knives on board

April 25-28 is the annual Daffodil Festival on Nantucket. In celebration of this fun event, I painted this view of the Sanity Lighthouse on Nantucket with a field of yellow daffodils in the foreground.

Heading to Provincetown

Entering Provincetown

16" x 16" x 1.5"

Oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Next week we plan to bring some new work up to The Red Inn for its opening weekend. This painting will be among the grouping I'll have ready for sale for the start of the summer season.

Start your engines, here comes summer!

Newport historic homes

Thames Street Colonials

6" x 6"

oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Walking around Newport RI, you will see so many historic colonial houses. I just love the colors of this historic homes. They have such wonderful character and a unique style. They are very fun to paint at this wee size too.

This little piggy went wee! wee! wee! all the way home

This Little Piggy Too

6" x 6"

oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Charlotte's Web was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. This little piggy reminded me so much of Wilbur. I just loved his cute face and had to paint it.

Nantucket on my mind

On The Way To Madaket

12" x 24" x 1.5"

oil with palette knives on board

I am getting excited for summer and an upcoming trip with some art friends to the beautiful island of Nantucket. I took the reference photo for this painting while Polo and I were on a bike ride over to Madaket on a perfect summer day on the island. This scene just looked so peaceful that I knew I wanted to paint it.

Beacon Hill from the park

On Common Ground

12" x 24" x 1.5"

Oil with palette knives on board

I am excited that we are turning the corner weatherize and brighter days are just around the corner. This is one of my favorite views in Boston. It's from Boston Common looking over at Beacon Hill. It's a great place to hang out in the summertime, walk your dogs, or just go for a stroll.

A new view of the Red Inn

Moon Over The Red Inn

11" x 14"

Oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

My friend Bill send me the photo I used as inspiration for this painting. He was at his friend's house that is up on a hill overlooking the Red Inn and Commercial Street in Provincetown. I loved how the evening lights lit up the inn and the surrounding area while the moon lit up the water.

New large beach landscape

Nestled In The Dunes

24" x 24"

Oil with palette knives on canvas

The inspiration for this painting was a winter walk we took while in Plymouth, Massachusetts. There is a beautiful beach called Long Beach that is easier to access and park in the winter than in the summer due to the crowds and parking restrictions. I loved the hit of sun that was hitting on the edge of the dunes and how it lit up the grasses. So pretty.

Entering Truro with Days Cottages

Entering Truro

16" x 16"

oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Next up in my Entering Signs series is the beautiful Cape Cod town of Truro. If you are driving to or from Provincetown, make sure to take the scenic view down Shore Road where you will see several of these sea side cottages. These iconic cottages with the green shutters is called the Days Cottages and they all have flower names like Dahlia, Marigold, and Tulip. They are so cute.

Wild cat

Lynx

6" x 6"

oil with palette knives on board

I just loved the profile of this beautiful Lynx cat. I knew the fur, ears, and whiskers would be a perfect subject for my palette knives. 

Meow!

Docked in Newport

Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI

6" x 6"

Oil with palette knives on board

Spending the day in Newport Rhode Island provides a wealth of inspiration for an artist. This little gem was inspired by a couple of boats I saw docked at Bannister's Wharf. This image had a lot of detail for such a small space. What was I thinking?

A fun stop on Nantucket Island

Millie's Market

9" x 12"

oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Millie's Market is a fun stop on the road to Madaket on Nantucket Island. This fun store sell colorful boogie boards, shoves, chairs and other essentials you might need for a day at the beach. 

It's a Leap Year but Spring is coming

Playing In The Mud

11" x 14"

Oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

Spring is coming, I can feel it. Recently we've had a long stretch of really gray days, so I was looking for something whimsical to paint to try to lift my spirits. It was really fun to paint all the little details in this image with my knives, as well as capturing the bright colors of the wellies and the outfits of these kids making the most of a wet and cold day. 

Entering Wellfleet

Entering Wellfleet

16" x 16"

oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

New in my series of Massachusetts entering signs is Wellfleet. The background of this paintings shows a popular spot in the summer called The Beachcomber that sits right on the edge of the dunes at Cahoon Hollow Beach on the national seashore of Cape Cod.

Happy Valentines Day

Lunch Date (at Ross' Grill)

12" x 24"

Oil with palette knives on board

When Polo and I make one of our day trips to Ptown, we make sure the weather is nice so that we can enjoy a nice lunch at one of our favorite restaurants. Ross' Grill is one of those places. It was the first places we enjoyed a Negroni and now we order one whenever we go there.

I am looking forward to April when we head up there to drop new work off at the red inn. This piece will be part of that collection.

It's a marvelous night for a....

Moondance

9" x 12"

oil with palette knives on board

SOLD

My friend Bill send me a photograph that his friend took on a clear, full moon night in Provincetown. He told me that he'd love to see how I'd paint it. So, I decided to really exaggerate the colors and amp up the brush stokes to give it lots of energy and interest.

"Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?"