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."
Afternoon, The Malachite Giraudon 32" x 30" oil on canvas