Predawn-Bleyler's Field, pastel, 9x12, SOLD

The sun has not topped the horizon but its light is slowly filling the dawn sky and quietly illuminating a gentle landscape.

Dawn Fire-Bleyler's Field, pastel, 9x12, SOLD

The maple tree in Bleyler's field is a constant source of inspiration. A perfectly formed little tree it occupies a field surrounded by cedars. In this painting, the morning light has struck its autumn-colored leaves with fire.

Road to the Mountain-Sandy Hook, pastel, 12x12, $300

Massanutten Mountain and Signal Knob loom large in my mind's eye. The mountain is a permanent part of my mental store of inspiration. The road through Sandy Hook really does end at the mountain's base.

The Herbalist's House, pastel, 12x18, $350

The shrubs, foliage plants, and flowers form a riot of color and texture around the herbalist's house. The early morning light illuminates a swath of patterned hues.

Stony Pointe-Late Afternoon, pastel, 12x12, $300

This is a view of the Massanutten Mountain range looking south on a lovely, clear, early summer evening. The sky is filled with clouds reflecting the warm light of the setting sun. The houses glow in the same reflected light. The mountain's green bulk looms above the little houses. I envy their closeness to the mountain.

Last Cutting, pastel, 11x14, $300

Our neighbor, Harold, passed away this spring. He had a small herd of cows and he cut hay to feed them from a field beside our land. Harold was a good friend and neighbor and we will miss him.

Last Light, pastel, 8 1/2 x 11 SOLD

Painting en plein air can be a joyful thing. While trying to capture quickly passing scenes it is possible to become completely immersed in the moment. This is when Nature reveals herself and the more I look the more I see.