Gladiolus Valentine

Watercolor and gouache. Done for a dear friend.

Painted Mannequin

I painted this mannequin in acrylic and did the calligraphy with a 1/2mm pen and sumi ink.  It is for a doctor, so rather than make any medical mistakes, I just used the folk terminology for the bones of the body.

The Road Forward

Snowed in. Power off. Time to paint.

"The Road Forward" oil on panel. 9x12

Vermillion Cliffs Study

The Vermillion Cliffs of northern Arizona are a fascinating subject. They have long been one of my favorite places. This is oil on board, 8" x 12".

Storm Study-1

8"x 11", oil on board.

Mountain Sunset Study

I am painting in oils every day now, trying to get the hang of it after years with watercolor. This piece is 8"x11" on board. It is the mountains to the north of I 84 on the way into Boise Idaho.

Taos Courtyard Greeting

Taos Courtyard Greeting, watercolor on paper, 22x30.

Painting Water 2

This is the second painting I did in Doug Oliver's workshop. "Breaker" acrylic on canvas. 20x16

Painting Water 1

I recently had the opportunity to take a workshop with Doug Oliver. Over the course of three days, Doug demonstrated and taught his method of painting water with acrylics. He works quickly, with many layers of paint as he draws out the light and shapes and motion of his subject. It was fascinating to see him work. Doug is a generous teacher, excellent artist, and a man of warmth and compassion. It was a good three days. Here is the waterfall painting I did under his watchful eye. "Secret Falls" acrylic on canvas, 20x16.
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View from Red Rock Road

Here's a little watercolor sketch. The landscape here is so varied, and the colors change dramatically every minute. It is inspiring!