RCA Victor Building

2015, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 5"

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This is a painting of the old RCA Victor Building, later named the General Electris Building after GE bought RCA. On a recent visit to New York I was afforded this magnificent viewfrom  my hotel window. Art Deco at its most lavish.

From the Shadows

2015, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 7"

Scenes From a Train

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This is just outside of Newark Station. This is easily becoming my favorite train station.

Over The Tracks

2015, Oil on Hardboard, 3"x 7"

Scenes From a Train

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When taking Amtrak to NYC this is the last vista seen before entering the Hudson River tunnel.

Only a Matter of Time

2014, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 7"

Scenes From a Train

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For the past couple of years I have been chronicling the nations crumbling infrastructure, at least what is in my corridor. This has been good for me. It has given me direction and focus. However, Sometimes I come across scenes that remind me of just how precarious train travel really is.

Station Shadows, 2

2014, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 7"

Scenes From a Train

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This is a painting of the train platform at the Harrisburg Train Station, in Harrisburg, PA. I spend so much time painting alone in my studio that I never really know if what I'm painting will make sense to all of you. I know what was there, but am including enough visual information for the viewer to figure it all out. Don't get me wrong, I love that there's a bit of ambiguity, but like any good mystery novel there has to be enough in place to solve it. Or in this case, to be able to understand just what the hell all that blue stuff is in the middle.

Golden Arches

2014, Oil on Hardboard, 7"x 5"

Scenes From a Train

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Riding the train in late afternoon at this time of year is a great opportunity to photograph all of the decaying infrastructure during the golden hour, that time when the sun is still above the horizon but only its warmer orange light is getting through. In contrast, shadows seem that much more blue and violet. Compliments at their finest.

Bridge System, Jersey Style

2014, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 7"

Scenes From a Train

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This is one of those scenes that you run across as you're train nears a rail hub, in this case Newark. I was drawn to the blinding sun pushing its way through the steel lattice work, and in doing so, pushing all of that valuable negative space.

Starlight Auto

2014, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 7"

Scenes From a Train

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Along the tracks just outside of Philadelphia. This is a wedge shaped building that I've been watching over time, though not long enough to have chronicled the fading of the original graphics painted on its back. It's like watching an hour hand move.

The Replacement

2014, Oil on Hardboard, 5"x 7"

Scenes From a Train

#178

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I'm back after a long hiatus due to illness. This was truly the lost summer. Hopefully I can resume my painting schedule and try to get back to "daily" painting.

This is a scene from the Amtrak line going to NYC. I was drawn the thin band of light streaming through between the two bridges. Aside from the obvious tonal contrast, there is a distinct contrast in age between the to spans. Painting old concrete never gets old.

Urban Aspect

I am honored and happy to announce that my painting Nor'easter will be included in the exhibit Urban Aspect, at the Principle Gallery, in Alexandria, Virginia.

Nor'easter, 2012, Oil on Canvas, 7"x 5"

Opening reception is Friday, October 10, 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Hope to see you there.