Small works are pieces under 8" x 10" in size, with the smallest measuring 2.5" x 3.5". Whether working in the studio or outdoors, all my paintings stem from direct visual observation. I work with traditional watercolors on cotton rag paper, as well as on wood, aluminum, and clayboard. For some pieces, I incorporate watercolor grounds or textured materials to create underpaintings. Many of my watercolors are mounted and sealed with fixative and wax, allowing them to be framed without glass. I also work with Cobra water-mixable oils on clayboard, copper panels, and oil paper—these oils are particularly well-suited for outdoor painting during Maine winters. To get a sense of each piece's size and framing options, please click through the individual images.