This North American artist mainly paints landscapes, although his oeuvre also includes still lifes and flower arrangements. The state of Vermont, known for its famous' Indian Summer '- when the landscape is adorned in radiant autumn colors - is the main source of inspiration for Ames' paintings: depictions of wooded hills in all seasons, of rivers and lakes, and of garden scenes are situated here. Ames's style varies: he paints with a loose, impressionistic touch as well as in a more realistic style.