"Frontier Spring"

Original Oil on Canvas - 24" x 36" - $2400.00

"Frontier Spring" To me, depicts the best of the unspoiled wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon Territory.  It is a compilation of the many landscape highlights seen throughout the area during the early spring season in this region of North America.  

I can almost feel the crisp, cool air and sense the smell of the fresh growth of the spruce trees.  The clear blue sky with a trace of cirrus clouds meeting the jagged edges of the towering mountains.  The foothills, with their new spring color from the budding trees, serve as a funnel for the runoff from the melting snow.  The glass-like water, combined with the golden ground cover, finally free from the long winter freeze, creates a marsh-like appearance of unique colors.  The stunning white bark of the Aspen and Birch trees completes the composition..

"Bears of Denali" tells a familiar story of the wildlife and the incredible wilderness that is Alaska's Denali National Park.  With plant life severely limited by permafrost (permanently frozen subsoil), the landscape is visually transformed into this amazing expansive tundra.

In my painting, a familiar trek for the Mother Grizzly and her three cubs, on this day is more annoying than normal to the Mother.  She, anxious to get the family fed, is interested in getting down to her favorite fishing spot.  On the other hand, the kids, led by one particular instigator (on hind legs), seem more interested in agitating the other two to the point that the trip has already been delayed by several aggressive wrestling matches.

"Bears of Denali"

Original Oil on Canvas - 24" x 36" - $2400.00

"Glacier Bay Awakening"

Original Oil on Canvas - 24" x 36" - $2400.00

Of all the beautiful sites seen during my visit to Alaska, I would have to say that Glacier Bay exceeded expectations more than any other.  It was a panoramic explosion of natural beauty and history that I think could challenge any other place on earth. 

The first view from your cabin verandah, although stunning, doesn't compare to the experience once you are on the ship's deck and take in the full impact of this wonder of nature. No matter which direction that you look, there are amazing sites to see and stories to be told.  From the huge chunks of blue ice from the calving glaciers crashing into the seafoam green water to the black bear playing along the shore.  From the humpback whale frolicking in the bay to the majestic golden eagle perched on a floating block of ice just enjoying the sun.  From the sculptured landscape carved by a glacier that has been retreating for thousands of years to the awe-inspiring affect of the morning sun on the towering alpine peaks.  Sites that I personally will never forget.    

"Ketchikan's Creek Street" – Although overflowing with tourist attractions, the historic past and natural beauty of  "Alaska's First City" is well preserved, especially in the boardwalk buildings and rustic setting of Creek Street.  Ketchikan is located along the west shore of Revillagigedo Island on the Inside Passage shipping route.  It is still only accessible by air or sea and is a popular port of call for just about all cruise ship lines.  The town has a stellar reputation for  "embracing their visitors with exuberance". 

This painting was an extremely challenging project because of the assortment and varying shades of colors, both natural and from the unique architecture, that were enhanced by the heavy shadows and bright sun in the crystal blue sky.  

"Ketchikan's Creek Street"

Original Oil on Canvas - 24" x 36" - $2400.00