Lowlands Swamp 2022 A

The stark contrasts and colors in the picture inform about the feelings that bogs and low-lying waters bring out in people – unfriendly, unforgiving, dangerous, “they’ll suck you under,” in temperate lands; and a miracle and life-giving opportunity in desert climates — life and death . . . another stark contrast.

lowlands swamporiginla digital artDoug Baird

Las Meninas 2022 C [after Velázquez]

Hi-diddle-dee-dee
An artist's life for me

Las MeninasVelázquezoriiginal digital artDoug Baird

Woman in a Boat 2022 A [after Renoir]

There is something about water and holidays that lighten the human spirit. The color and playfulness explode in this homage to Renoir.

Woman in a Boatoriginal digital artDoug Baird

Lowlands 2022 B

A kinder and gentler appearance hides a look-but-don’t-enter reality of impenetrable thickets and suck-off-your-shoes soft spots.

lowlandsoriginal digital artDoug Baird

Barn in Snow 2022 G

Barn in Snoworiginal digital artDoug Baird

Cornfield 2022 B

Most people think of cornfields as tall stalks and green abundance – but half of the year they exist in a disarray of stubble, dirt, and choppings.

cornfieldoriginal digital artDoug Baird

Lily Pond B

Morning sun and shadow – floating – suspended in that moment.

Lily pondoriginal digital artDoug Baird