"Green Shadows"

sold

7" x 8"
Oil on hardboard

Winona, MN
This little green house shrouded in foliage and shadows is a few blocks from my house. It's your typical family home here in Winona. The shadows and light were playing perfectly when I was out for an afternoon walk the other day. The whole while I spent painting this I thought about the "Secret Garden". And I have to admit I know very little about the story other than the title. But this is to me the "Secret Green House".

"Winona Auto Parts"

sold

7" x 8"
Oil on hardboard

Winona, MN

This is in a little alleyway in downtown Winona. I think the Winona Auto Parts sign is an old one because there is another business using this building now. I love how freeing it is to paint reflections in water. No straight edges or rigid structure to depict. It's fun to create the ripples and stark colors in the water. It really dances.