Three paintings accepted

The Energen Corporation, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, holds an annual art competition for all residents and former residents of Alabama. I am honored to have three paintings accepted into this year's show.
This first painting is inspired by the rare Cahaba lily which blooms in May along the banks of the Cahaba River in central Alabama. This painting is 32x32, oil on panel.

This painting is of a favorite dining spot in Birmingham, a nationally recognized restaurant, Highlands Bar and Grill. The painting is titled "Highlands Magic" and is 14x18, oil on panel.

Inspired by a visit to the village of Montmartre in Paris, this painting captures reflections of the old world quaintness. "Rain at Montmartre" is a 24x20 oil on panel painting.

All accepted paintings will be on display for public viewing and purchase at the company headquarters March 12-25.

Sunday Stroll in Paris

Beautiful architecture, narrow streets, quaint shops, the aroma of age. This is Paris. I tried to capture a piece of that in this palette knife painting. How fun.
Oil on 14x11 panel.

A Good Day to Wear Red

This street scene was fun to paint, capturing reflections on a misty day. This scene was one where, as a painter, you must remind yourself that you are not painting buildings, cars, and figures, but rather shapes and values. There is a lot going on in the scene but I think the strong focal point makes all the supporting elements believable. Actually I could have simplified those elements even more.
Painting is 10x8 on mounted canvas.