"Lane Shift"

"Lane Shift" 12x16 oil

Trout in rivers and streams take up positions in the current and let the water bring their dinner to them. Almost always facing into the current, their choice of feeding lanes is influenced by factors like depth, current speed, access to cover, angling pressure, and of course abundance of food.
Observing trout as much as I do, I'm always fascinated by their movements. Contently feeding on aquatic insects, a big rainbow might seem to be glued to a favorite spot. Then for reasons we can only guess, the trout will shift to a new position and resume foraging. I'll be forever intrigued by the things happening below the surface of moving water.

"Breakfast Interruption"

"Breakfast Interruption" 12x12 oil

The first of my new works for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo in 2016!

Plantation Wildlife Art Festival 2015

"Man on a Mission"

"Man on a Mission" 8x10 oil

"Handsome Drifter"

"Handsome Drifter" 8x6 oil

Working with some new colors on my pallet, this small commissioned piece turned out very nice. I love pronghorns and their beautiful markings. They make for wonderful painting subjects.

"Wild Jacks"

"Wild Jacks" 10x5 oil

"Nevermore"

"Nevermore" 10x8 oil