Northern Central Park

This is a collage of northern Central Park. From an aerial view, the park looks like a green blanket of trees sandwiched between the high rise buildings on the Upper East and West sides. I used gouache-painted paper to create this piece.

Ocean Sunset

In the summer we visit my grandparents who live on Cape Cod. There are often dramatic sunsets visible from their house perched on a hill overlooking the ocean. On clear evenings, we have seen some fantastic colors painted across the sky as the sun sets. This watercolor portrays one of those sunsets.

Brilliant Sunset

I am inspired by the sunsets over the Hudson River. I love when the warm colors of the setting sun blaze across the sky. This watercolor attempts to capture a brilliant sunset.

Dawn II

This is a second watercolor of the rising sun over Morningside Park. Here the full sun has risen over the treetops. I like to explore a theme through several paintings.

Mountain at Sunrise

This watercolor portrays a mountain at sunrise. I tried to capture the glow of the rising sun off of the mountain trees. When I painted the mountain, the color spread into the sky, creating an interesting effect. Through the medium of watercolor, I like to explore color and how it can be manipulated with water.

Dawn

I am captivated by the striking colors of sunrises and sunsets. I was inspired to create this piece after seeing the blazing summer sun rise over the treetops in Morningside Park. The bold, warm sun against the cool, green trees is a vibrant image. What a way to start the day!

Mountain at Sunset

This is a watercolor I created of a mountain at sunset. I love the way the mountain bleeds into the setting sun. To achieve this effect, I used a lot of water when I painted the mountain and let the paint naturally flow into the sun. Watercolor is a great medium for spontaneity. Sometimes what at first seems like a "mistake" turns out to be a surprisingly interesting blend of colors.