Ethel's Tomatoes

Ethel's Tomatoes

My aunt Ethel was born in 1906 and lived in Horton, Kansas.  She died a few years ago.  I wanted to do a painting from an emotional memory of her.  Neither house nor setting is accurate, but it's the way I remember her.  This is mostly acrylic with knife and brush.

It's always an adventure....

Corner Pasture

Corner Pasture

I took this photo just southwest of Salina, Kansas last summer.  I'm working on capturing sense of place through simple paint strokes and simple form.  Black Angus cattle aren't that short - they're all sitting down.  Not much going on that afternoon.

It's always an adventure...