How I create complex floral paintings from life over a period of time using the principles of dynamic symmetry and the harmonic armature.

Pennsylvania springs can be pretty tricky for delicate magnolia blossoms, which makes painting them a matter of timing.

When the Canadian wildfire smoke drifted into south central Pennsylvania, it offered an opportunity to paint these pink peonies in the filtered orange glow.

Featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, this peony painting was a joy to paint. Here’s the inspirational moment behind this magical painting.