Fishing at Sunrise, Oil on linen, 12x16 (SOLD)

Painted earlier this month just as the Fall colors were starting to peek through. 

I sold this painting yesterday during the Saint Paul Art Crawl before I had a chance to post it here or on my website.

Starting today I am opening my studio for private showings. 
If you see something you like and would like to see the original, or would like to see something similar, I would be more than happy to make an appointment with you for a private viewing in my studio. Just send me an e-mail telling me what you would like to see and we'll work out the details. I look forward to seeing you at my studio.

Superior Spring Morning II, Oil on Linen, 30x36 (sold)

I am honored to have been commissioned to paint "Superior Spring Morning II" by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. It is based on a painting I did in 2010 called simply "Superior Spring Morning".

Karol's Bridge, 16x12, Oil on Linen

Karol's Bridge is my name for this bridge. I don't even know the actual name of this old gem. Karol is our new friend who took us all over Chippewa Falls And Eau Claire in search of painting locations. She fed us and entertained us with wonderful stories and piano playing; made us welcome in her home, but most importantly, she gave freely from her heart to both Jerri Jo and me, and we are happy she is our new friend. This painting is dedicated to her.

The Rendezvous, Oil on Linen, 12x9 (SOLD)

Up until yesterday, this was hanging at the Frameworks Gallery. My 2-person show with Derek Davis is hanging there until July 6. You'll want to see the show before some of the best work is sold.

Life at the Pace of Pigment

Paintings by Derek Davis and Tom McGregor

Frameworks Gallery

Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue, Saint Paul

651-698-3372

Through July 6

The Ball Ideal, Oil on Linen, 14x11 (SOLD)

Imminent Fall, Oil on Linen, 24x18

Tomorrow is the first day of spring. We have two feet of snow on the ground to prove it. Watching the late season snow last week, I was drawn to thoughts of summer. This studio painting is roughly based on a plein air painting from a couple years ago. I remember it was quite warm and we had had a lot of rain in recent weeks. The grass was green and lush while the trees were already starting to turn. The word "Fall" in the title, of course, has two meanings.

Crystal Sky, Oil on Linen 12x16

It was around 0ºF with a pretty fair wind. The air was filled with tiny crystals of ice. As I worked the crystals would get mixed into my paint giving the surface a sandy texture. Additional texture was achieved by working on a recycled panel. All this texture lent it self nicely to the subject matter.

Spires at Dusk, Oil on Linen, 24x18 (SOLD)

With temps hovering below zero for the past several days, I find myself in the studio with brush in hand. One advantage to working in the studio is that you're not battling the clock, allowing you to slowly build up paint. Much of this painting is done by layerings of complimentary color on top of semi dried layers. I tried to stay within a very narrow range with the values.