Live Oaks 24 X 30
Most of these paintings were done early in my career. But even now I am occasionally drawn to representational paintings and will sometimes produce realistic work, almost as a form of recreation. There is a recipe, I know where the work is going, how it is "supposed" to look, and I know when it is done. This is so much easier for me than abstraction. However the journey to abstraction continues to lure me in, despite the challenges it presents.

"Kiss me (Pumpkin seed fish)" acrylic on canvas (sold)