Bayless observes the natural elements
of a scene. Using powerful brushwork and luminosity, he arranges them within the frame of his canvas in such a manner that
the viewer experiences the focused energy and spontaneity apparent in each scene. "I want to evoke the feeling of what
a scene means to me when I look at it," Bayless says. "The vitality of color, the energy of the relationship of
the viewer and the subject, whether it’s a vibrating, sunny landscape or a still controlled interior; those are the
messages that are important to me."
The Meeting 18" x 14" oil on canvas
Winter, Bryant Park 22" x 30" oil on paper
Afternoon, Central Park Tunnel, 2011 26x30 oil on canvas