Paintings, Prints & Photography

As spring arrives and the gardens are prepped for the coming season ... this painting takes us Into the Gardens.  Inspired by the wonderful flora growing last season, this work offers inspiration and hope for what is to come.  Here's to...

A brown pelican rests with quiet confidence atop a weathered wooden structure beside a metal navigational light, framed by the brilliance of a fiery orange sky.The contrast between the bird's natural appearance and the mechanical elements in the frame...

This captivating close-up photograph showcases a stunning yellow swallowtail butterfly delicately resting on a bed of moss and leaves. The intricate black markings on its vibrant yellow wings are highlighted against the lush green background,...

Melody of Sunflower Field. Bathed in the golden rhythm of light, this painting captures a vast field of sunflowers swaying like notes in a sunlit symphony. Each bloom turns gently toward the warmth, their faces alive with quiet joy and harmony. The air...

Great Sand Dunes National Park, home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, boasts a stunning and ever-changing landscape of sweeping dunes, rugged mountains, and diverse ecosystems in the heart of Colorado's San Luis Valley.Immersed in a landscape...

Inspired by a hike near St. Mary's Lake at Glacier National Park. The forest recovers from the Red Eagle fire. After the Fire by Bob Palmerton Experience the raw beauty and resilience of nature with "After the Fire," an original pastel painting by...

This powerful photograph captures the imposing presence of an American Bison in its natural habitat during the fall season. The bison's thick, shaggy fur blends seamlessly with the warm tones of the autumn foliage, creating a scene that showcases the...

A seagull flies low over Nye Beach, Oregon with distant mist-covered hills in the background. Footprints trail across the sand, leading towards the gentle waves of the ocean.   PRINT OPTIONS: Lustre Paper Prints  This Fine Art Paper...

The Green River Overlook in Canyonlands National Park offers a sweeping panorama of deep canyons carved by the Green River over millennia. From this vantage point, the river snakes gracefully through the rugged desert landscape, flanked by sheer cliffs...

...A must-see sea cave of the coast of San Diego, CA! Always a special moment when I'm visiting this gem.   San Diego Sea Caves by Derek Mathewson Capture the raw beauty and natural wonder of San Diego's coastline with Derek Mathewson's stunning...

Gone Fishin' depicts the peace and respit enjoyed by a solitary fisherman on a sunny Autumn afternoon. The fall colors reflected in a shimmering lake enhance the overall visual impact of this painting. This original acrylic on canvas measures 18"X24" and...

This painting was created on location while hiking throught the valley in Yosemite. I set up my easel beside the Merced River and focused on capturing the reflection of an autumn-yellow tree in the water, with Half Dome rising quietly in the distance...