Williamsburg In The Sun Canvas Print

At the beginning of my trip to Colonial Williamsburg several years ago, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out if each building I was looking at was original or one of many that were rebuilt. To say it's not obvious is an understatement. Over the years, they've done an incredible job making the city feel much as it must have to our colonial ancestors.

But the old courthouse seen here is one of those original buildings that has survived to today. In fact, well into the 20th century, it was still in use as an actual courthouse. Eventually, it was replaced by an actual courthouse so that it could be used to educate visitors interested in colonial history.

I loved the simple but elegant lines of the old courthouse and that was what I tried to convey in this work. But the lighting was super special too as I loved the opportunity to capture the dappled sunlight through the large old tree beside the colonial courthouse. For me, that light really is the essence of a late su...

Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...