I almost bumped nose to nose with this guy, much to my a-Moosement while painting at Devil’s Castle.. “Devil’s Delight”, an original 8 x 10 oil painting is Sold. Happy to create a another on commission!
Sun Giant is a 14 x 16 foot mural. Prints are available on my Etsy site, will be here soon.
Nature in California is sumptuous. The rich colors, extravagant and quirky plants and grand contrasts between land and sea just seep into my very being. “California Dreamin’ “ , 10 x 12 inch original oil painting, is available.
Seems as this little doggy picked the wrong place to set up and paint. Local Rocky Mountain Outfitter led a tour of buckaroos right past me as I painted trailside. Guess horses need a wider passing lane! Original oil painting, 5 x 7 Whoopie-ti-yi-yo @ SoHo Available.
Saturday morning suggestion: Best coffee ever, giant peanut butter bars in the fabulous company of Rogers Copper Roses at FillerUp Coffee Station in Midway. Confession, most of the peanut butter bar in this photo was already consumed, I could not resist. Such a pleasant morning, visiting with Roger about the old days in Midway when rabbits and foxes ran free (just not together ) Thanks Roger and Millie for the beautiful setting and wonderful food you provide to Midway! Original 5 x 7 oil painting . SOLD
You would never know as you glide down those snowy winter trails! Sleeping below your skis are the most amazing wildflowers waiting for summer. Thanks to the work of organizations like Cottonwoods Canyon Foundation, we can enjoy this beautiful space. “Sunny Side”, an original 6 x 6 oil painting is available.
Have you been bewitched lately by the poppies blooming everywhere? Honesty, these pink beauties cast a spell on me! I couldn’t leave these enchanting blooms in Liz’s yard until I captured them in oils. Many honey bees agreed with me! “Tickled Pink” , an original 5 x 7 inch oil painting, is available.
Don’t you love it when a bad situation helps you find a treasure! Construction fumes flooded my house this morning when I started to work on another painting. Not to be stopped I packed up my paints and went for a wander, landing at Soldier Hollow. I had not gone down to the area around Deer Creek because what was once a favorite hike had been closed to dogs. I usually walk the upper area with my pup. Not only did I get to be reacquainted with these two old friends that had always harbored owls, but I saw a sign that dogs are now allowed above the high water mark. Whoo hooo! A good day! Original 8 x 10 oil is available.
Painted in plein air on the banks of the Colorado River near Moab, Utah. I try to capture the colors within the shadows as well as suggest the richness of color found in the desert oasis. Original oil painting on 8 x 12 panel.
This calm water holds big surprises just upstream from here in Dinosaur National Monument. White water rapids like S.O.B. and Moonshine splash through rainbow colored canyon walls that tower high above. Capturing sunrise in oil paint while waiting to float was a great start to a perfect day. Original 5 x 7 oil painting . SOLD
Maybe it was the romance of the rose arbor, but Lilly felt herself falling for that handsome hunk across the street. “Lilly’s Flirtation, an original 5 x7 oil painting is available.
Spring In Christmas Meadows
II love the contrast of seasons when the mountains still hold the snow and the high elevation meadows turn green again. I painted this while camping with a group of musicians friends just after the Fourth of July. Night was filled with the sounds of bluegrass music and fun.
8 x 10 inches Oil on canvas board
Loons’ Gift
Absolutely the most incredible sound is the call of the loon. Inspired by this favorite bird of mine, while living in Northern Minnesota where I still visit often. I tried to capture the elusive bird in the early morning with its chicks. Loons rarely have this many chicks, but… why not! Watercolor on Arches 12 x 16 inches. Giclee Prints available $35. each in store.
(original available please inquire)
Meadowlark Morning
One of the early signs of spring in the Rocky Mountains and that makes its presence know with its bright yellow breast and melodic song. I painted this image of the meadowlark perched on a sagebrush twig. Using brilliant cobalt to capture the typical early morning sky on my daily hikes in the Wasatch Mountains.
Watercolor 12 x 12 inches. (sold)
Fill’er Up Frosty Night
Our iconic and amazing local coffee shop, Fill’er Up is a favorite subject for many artists to paint. More Fill’er Up works to come, particularly when Roger and Millie’s hollyhocks are in bloom. Original oil on 8 x 10 inch board. Sold
Sandhill on the Provo
The VERY first song of spring is the call of the Sandhill Crane as it flies into the Heber Valley to nest for the summer. This watercolor was created by pouring color in controlled washes across the paper along with direct painting. Watercolor on arches, 18 x 12 inches.
Warrens Woods
Painted plein air (final touches in the studio) captures a scene along a winding back road in Sharon, Ct. New England is always a favorite place to paint in the fall. Oil on panel, 8 x 10 inches.
Magpie in the Meadow
People seem to really dislike the Magpie. They are loud, sneaky and sometime a bit of a bully. Personally, I love them! I used a pouring method for this watercolor then painted in the details. Because you only see them a the Rocky Mountain West, I wanted to tie in that gorgeous blue sky we have here in the summer. Watercolor on arches 12 x 16 inches.
Pawnees’ Phalarope and Canvasback
This painting was used to create an educational interpretive panel on the Pawnee National Grassland in Colorado. Oil on canvas 14 x 32 inches.
Long Billed Curlews
This painting was used for an interpretive panel on the Pawnee National Grassland scenic byway. I tried to capture the mood of the vast grassland in the late fall. Painted in oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches
Bear Head Lake Gold
This plein air painting tries to capture the incredible colors of a fall morning on this gorgeous lake in northern Minnesota. I hit my cold limit that morning as I climbed out of my sleeping bag to find the coffee water was a tad frozen. Original oil on 8 x 10 inch board.
Winters Anticipation
I find the simple pinecone to be such an interesting and beautiful subject. Studying its brown hues one can find a wide range of sublet color and value. Watercolor on arches 8 x 12