A first Florida brushstroke after a long pause—a soft seascape rooted in new surroundings. Emerald Wave marks my 32nd painting—and the first one I completed after moving from England to Florida. Talk about a shift in scenery! Back in England, I was surrounded by forests and meadows. Now? I’m in the Florida Panhandle, right on …
Icy River was the final painting (#31) I completed before leaving England—one last request squeezed in amid the packing tape and transition chaos. It came from the same person who commissioned Night Train, and once again, they had a photo they thought might make a compelling painting. I wish I still had the reference image, …
Milky Way Mountain is my 30th painting since I began the hobby in late 2016. It came to life during a live painting demonstration I did to support my organization’s holiday party that year. How It Started The idea came from a coworker who’d snagged a couple of my earlier paintings (at what we’ll call …
Hidden Creek is my 28th painting. My version of Bob Ross’s Hidden Creek depicts a serene forest scene, with a meandering creek flowing through lush greenery, gently reflecting the surrounding trees and a clear sky above. The vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail draw viewers into a world of tranquility and invite them to …
Mountain Galaxy is painting number 28—a small study born from preparation and curiosity. This painting is a variation of Starry Galaxy. I created this as a smaller-scale study to prep for a live demo—part of a fundraiser for my office’s holiday celebration. I had a vision in mind but wanted to make sure I could …
Nun’s Bridge was painting #27 in my oil painting journey—and another early original oil painting. I didn’t follow along with any Joy of Painting episode for this one; it came straight from a place I’d walked, seen, and wanted to preserve in paint. Around this time, I was venturing into new techniques and exploring lessons …
Forest WalkDate Painted: May 20, 2017Size: 16x 20 “Forest Walk” invites viewers into a tranquil woodland setting, where nature’s splendor is on full display. Ross skillfully brings the landscape to life, inviting us to immerse ourselves in its beauty. The painting portrays a pathway meandering through a dense forest, bathed in the warm glow of …
“Talent is a pursued interest. Anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.” – Bob Ross Night Train is my 24th painting overall—and my fourth commission, for those keeping count. This one came with a twist. It was a haunting railroad scene turned into an oil painting. The Inspiration A friend of the person who …
Fisherman’s Trail is my 23rd oil painting. Fantastic faux wood grain is the background for a hike into the wilderness and discover a well worn path leading back to a favorite fishing spot. “Let’s get crazy, what the heck. Take a two-inch brush–this is your bravery test…” – Bob Ross Let’s Get Started This post …
Arctic Night is my 22nd painting and my first original oil painting. I did not follow along with any Joy of Painting episode. This is sort of a special one. It is my first painting that I didn’t follow along with a video or use a photo for reference. I planned and composed it entirely …
Northern Reflections is my 21st painting. Finding inspiration at a beautiful lake hideaway under a blanket of snow nestled below a towering mountain with the notorious lights of the northern sky. We just show you how, but you make the decisions. When you have this much power, you have to make big decisions. Bob Ross …
Forest NebulaDate Painted: March 12, 2017Size: 16 x 20 canvas Forest Nebula is my 20th painting. A quiet forest lake sits slightly silhouetted against the spectacular backdrop of a colorful Milky Way sunset. Let’s Get Started This post is about my version of Forest Nebula by Nic Hankins. First, I’ll talk about the inspiration for …
Clear Autumn Day is my 19th painting. Instead of painting with Bob Ross, I painted with Kevin Hill. It reflects the essence of fall, bursting forth in a profusion of brilliant autumn colors. As you can see, I went in a little bit of a different direction with this one. Let’s Get Started This post …
Northern Lights part 2Date Painted: March 5, 2017Size: 16 x 20 canvas Northern Lights part 2 is my 18th painting and depicts a snowy landscape with the notorious lights of the northern sky using the black canvas technique. Let’s Get Started This post is going to be a little bit different than my previous. It …
Mountain Reflections part 3Date Painted: March 4, 2017Size: 16 x 20 canvas Mountain Reflections part 3 is my 17th painting. This one was requested yet again. Someone I worked with saw the first version of this one and liked it a lot. I was happy to paint it again and I did it a third …