For many years, the Hudson River has been a central part of my life, as an urban and environmental planner, as a designer, and as an artist. As an avid kayaker, I have seen almost all parts of the river from that unique perspective. There are many subjects that I enjoy painting in the medium of watercolor, but the Hudson River has been a major focus of my work for several years. Watercolor suits my temperament and has been the exclusive medium I have used to try capturing the river’s great beauty.

SECTION ONE: “A HUDSON RIVER Landmarks Journey”

The subject of this exhibition is a series of 24 paintings of landmarks along the Hudson River from New York Harbor to Albany. The series parallels the journey of Henry Hudson in 1609, and is organized in sequence with the daily segments of his adventure. Most are depicted from a river perspective. The series includes a short text with each painting, describing Hudson’s daily experience, some key historical highlights since his journey, and the genesis of the landmarks themselves.

AN EARLY VERSION OF THIS EXHIBITION TOOK PLACE AT THE HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM IN KINGSTON

SECTION TWO: KINGSTON, A PORTRAIT IN WATERCOLOR

Kingston is one of the most historic cities in the country, and is one I have personally enjoyed for years. The views in this portrait of Kingston, include a variety of sites from all over the city, and the Rondout, which initially was a separate city. The portrait includes historical buildings and features I have painted over the course of many years. It therefore shows an evolving style from some of my earliest work to the most recent, and there is a variety of sizes in these paintings.

SECTION THREE: varied subjects

This section contains a wide variety of subjects which have been and continue to be of interest to me. This includes seaside views from the coast of Maine and Nova Scotia, to the Carribean islands, as well as urban scenes from places I’ve lived in and travelled to. It also includes landscapes in many locations.