Iris sketch

This is a study of an Iris from my moms home.  I did this last year, and since we are going to plein air paint at the Iris Gardens on Tues. it seemed apropo. 

Bear in the Light

"Bear in the Light"

Oil Painting on canvas

18" x 24"

Available for purchase on my website.

Buffalo Face

20 x 24" oil painting
I did this study from a photo taken on a trip to Wyoming. 
I just loved the way his shadow draped across his own body. 

Bumblebee Iris

4" x 6" sourcetek panel

Oil painting of a new iris I bought this year.  It is so beautiful and looks almost like an orchid.

Wyoming Mtn

8" x 10" oil on board
plein air painting

"About Town Iris"

16" x 20"  Oil painting on board
Sad thing is the flowers don't last very long.  In 2 days the top flower went from flowing outward, to the petals starting to curl inwards.  And by the end of the day it was gone!   The flower on the right is starting to go now too.  Used a palette knife, and a pound of paint!  Great fun to capture. 

Charging Bear

16" x 20" oil on canvas

Not sure whether I need a background on this or not.  What do you think?

Stepped outside to take a photo of a little one in the back yard, and he started charging toward me.

I like the way he came out,, and think I will leave him like he is.  A little mystery huh?

8" x 10" oil painting

"Foliage"

That is what the tag says anyway.  Indoor plant.  

Read the bad and it says 10 ft tall x 5 ft wide  !  Whoa....

I need a bigger house.

12" x 9" oil on canvas board
"Fall on the Carson"
     There is a beautiful spot in Hope Valley on the Carson River that is just wonderful to paint.  
This is done in plein air.   Just close your eyes and add the sound of rushing water......

Xmas Flowers

12"x16" Oil Painting on Ray Mar board

Can you see the Wylie Coyote in there? I hate when I see something like that 

in my paintings, because I can't unsee it!

paper bag

oil paint on canvas paper

Color exercise

Cottonwoods

Oil painting done as a learning exercise.  This is another copy of a Scott Christenson painting.

Mountains

Oil painting done as a learning experience.  This is a copy of a Scott Christianson painting. 

Gros Ventre Morning

8" x 10" oil on canvas board

Early morning glow  on the Gros Ventre River was so beautiful.  I didn't have to 

search around very long to find something to paint!  

Nesta

8" x 10" oil painting

In memory of my son's dog