The Residents                        Alkyd
"The Residents" is an early November scene from the Tidewater area of eastern Maryland. This scene is typical of the area near Oxford, St. Michaels and Easton, Maryland. During this time, thousands of Canada geese migrate to the area to settle in the fields and on the water. The Canada geese can often be observed close to populated areas they judge safe while others are hunted from blinds less than a mile distant. The classic oyster tonging boats can be seen working the shores and inlets of the tidewater. The stately homes, the oystermen and the Canada geese are equally "The Residents" of the Eastern Shore.

For several years I was involved in paintings for the Easton Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland. This painting was done for their cover competition and lost. The next year I won the cover competion. Many people have told me they recognize this home near Oxford, Maryland ..... it never existed and was from my imagination.