I use reference photographs which I have previously taken, and work in a realistic style.  Using a photo as a reference allows me artistic interpretation for the painting.  In painting a landscape or still life, I attempt to convey to the viewer a sense they are experiencing the actual "seeing of the subject".

I am inspired by the beautiful Utah scenery for landscapes, and for my still life paintings I rely on the quality of light that reflects on the subject.

 

Artwork: 
AUTUMN TREES
SMALL BOAT
COW FACE
PINK CUPCAKE
HAY TIME
WAVES
GUARDSMAN PASS
WATERMELON
YELLOW AND PURPLE IRIS