Seascapes
I have been captivated by the many moods, color patterns, and reflective qualities displayed by water. Paring lifelike images within a body of water creates a surface narrative of the dichotomy between what is real and what is illusionary. I make use of partially descriptive objects like boats, swimmers, float planes, and swimming pools set against the reflective abstraction of those objects in the water. And, although water seeks its own level, it also presents a fascinating sense of depth and movement. The surface of water presents one dimension, the mass another, and the third amplitude of complex coloration found throughout my work. I love the challenge and learn anew the wide range of difficult painting styles and techniques necessary to bring clarity and life to my craft.
The Ruby
The Ruby
Acrylic on Printers Paper
15″ x 19″ 2019
Artists Collection
Floating Leaf #6
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
15″ x 18″ 2017
Private Collection
Bellingham, WA
Floating Leaf #5
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
20″x24″
Private Collection
Lynden, WA
Floating Leaf #4
SOLD
10″ X 21″ 2017
Mixed Media on Printers Paper
Aaron Bathum Collection
Bellingham, WA
Floating Leaf #2
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
18″ x 22″
Debbie Dickinson Collection
Bellingham, WA
2017
Floating Leaf #1
Acrylic on Printers Paper
16″ x 18″ 2016
Artist Collection
Floating Leaf #3
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
10″x14″
Ricky and Cathy Bathum Collection
Enumclaw, WA
2016
Leaning on the Dodger, Standing at the Wheel
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
21″x29″ 1994
Sarah Bathum & Stacy Branam Collection
Seattle, WA
Cleated Line and Restless Sea
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
15″X20″ 2015
Sara and Stacy Branum
Seattle, WA
Above the Surface
Acrylic on Printers Paper
21″x18″ 2004
Private Collection
Bellingham, WA
Coiled Rope
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
20″x21″ 2006
Semen’s Collection
Birch Bay, Washington
Columbine
Acrylic on Printers Paper
18″x22″
Artist Collection
Dinghy with Lawn Chair
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
13″x16″ 2005
Private Collection
Auburn, Washington
Donna
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
21″x 24″ 2006
Willis Bathum And Charlotte Mann
Enumclaw, WA
Elva S
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
21″x24″ 2004
Private Collection
Federal Way, Washington
Hobie Cats
Acrylic on Printers Paper
18″x24″ 2002
Artist Collection
Joe’s Fish
Acrylic on Printers Paper
20″21″ 2000
Artist Collection
Ondine
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
20″x24″ 1998
Private Collection
Birch Bay, Washington
San Diego Reflections
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
20″x22″ 1998
Private Collection
Enumclaw, Washington
Float Plane
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
22″x24″ 1998
Roy & Marjorie Bathum Collection
Bellevue, Washington
Purseine
SOLD
Acrylic on Printers Paper
13″x20″ 2001
Private Collection
Kent, Washington
