This page is a place where I can share my studies of the Park for an ongoing project.
LC SRP Lodge Room Studies link
Current plans are to offer these studies for sale at St. James Court Art Fair in Louisville, October 2026.
~3.75 x 48"
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on panel
November 2025, finished 2026
ambrosia maple floating frame
Between the Lure Lodge and the Main Building is an expansive outdoor patio with a fantastic view of the Lake. I was able to capture this view in the early morning light.
7 x 34.25"
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on panel
November 2025, finished 2026
This was my first attempt at capturing Lake Cumberland and I started it my first evening at the park. I returned the next several sunsets so this image benefits from multiple sessions. Unplanned, but so striking, was the full moon rising during this time.
5 9-16 x 36"
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on panel
April 2026
A hazy morning sunrise elicited charcoal/graphite mixtures for this study from the Main Overlook.
5 9-16 x 36"
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on panel
November 2025, finished 2026
The daylight through the tree canopy at the Park always seems to be magical. I was trying to capture the energy, patterns, and different colors in the afternoon Fall light.
7.5 x 48"
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on panel
November 2025, finished 2026
This is one of my first paintings of Lake Cumberland at the end of the road that deadends along the reservior. The town of Rowena had been located at this site before construction of the dam.
5 9-16 x 36"
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on panel
April 2026
Near the archery range, I wanted to emphasis horizontal movement through the vertical tree trunks; creating a rhythmic pattern.
~5 3/8 x 40 3/8"
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on linen
November 2025, finished 2026
black walnut frame
Most of my explorations were in the Northeast end of the Park where the bulk of the infrastructure has been built. I was really curious about the dam area at the far end of the Lake and on my last November morning took the 10 mile drive to view that area, resulting in this study.
November 2025
While I was painting this study, a marketing agent from the State of Kentucky drove by, created this reel, and posted it on their feed!
16 x 20", November 2025, finished 2026
charcoal, conte crayon. graphite, color pencil, acrylic on canvas