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

 

"Buffalo Valley"

Oil Painting 8" x 10"

Belle Arti Linen covered board

This was done plein air on a recent trip to Wyoming.  

Then afterwards we went to the Indian Museum at Colter Bay.

Carson River Bend

12" X 16" stretched canvas

oil painting

Buffalo

Oil painting 9" x 12"(raymar canvas board)

Went to Wyoming last year, spent a week painting with Gil Dillinger, and Jean LeGassick.

Driving around , we saw a whole herd of buffalo come down a hill, and cross the road in front of us.

It was so incredible.  We spent a couple hours just watching them.  

At the end of the group, came the big males, and they were definitely in charge.

They were grunting and setting the pace.

close up of painting. 

Wyoming Mountains

Oil painting 12" x 16"

below is a photo taken of same site where I painted.  This is a good case for why you don't use photos to paint.

As you can see, the photo only picks up a smidgeon of the colors that you can see with your eyes.

I put the path in, artists prerogative to do, as there was too much green for my taste.

Leslie

Oil Painting

For July 3rd, while at my friends yearly party.  I had the privilege to paint her sister.

She was an awesome model.  Sat for me on the 3rd and then we finished on the 4th of July!

Tahoe Rocks

Oil painting from photo

This was a rock study we did with Dave Russo.  Was interesting to learn about painting rocks.

Photo is of Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Evening

Cloud study / oil painting from photo

sitting in a bean bag

quick oil study on paper

Last year in life drawing class

Old Tractor

12"x16" oil on canvas board

Trip to Wyoming last year, and we spent a day on a Ranch.  Arranged by someone in our group.

I just love old tractors.

Available for purchase on my web site.

girl sitting

charcoal sketch from life drawing class

We weren't allowed much time for this one, but it is one of my favorites.