If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint. ~ Edward Hopper
Ocracoke Village Shops
This watercolor captures a group of small shops in the heart of Ocracoke Village. Just out of frame—immediately to the right of the white building—is the shop where we often stop for fudge and ice cream. The nearby boardwalk and dock area in this scene make a perfect spot to sit take in the view.
The building in the foreground is a jewelry and candle shop, while the structure just behind it houses Down Creek Gallery. The piece was painted on 140 lb Arches cold‑press paper mounted on aluminum composite panel. 8 × 10 inches.
Birdhouse in Winter
This painting is of a gourd birdhouse in our back yard from a previous winter when we got a little bit of snow. I liked the way the snow piled up on the shoulder of the gourd, so I snapped a photo for future reference. I pulled it out a few days ago and did this small painting. This birdhouse has been hanging here for several years and has seen a few bird families nesting inside of it.
Paited in watercolor on paper (Arches 140 lb cold pressed) and measures approximately 6 x 11.5 inches. Click the thumbnail below to view the full image.
Silver Lake, Ocracoke
This is a view looking south across Ocracoke Island’s harbor, Silver Lake. This was painted based on a reference photo I took a few years ago. You can see the top of the Ocracoke lighthouse peaking over the treeline.
9 x 12”, Painted in watercolor on paper (Sauders Waterford, rough, 140 lb.)
