"Sonny" and "Dozer"

Here are a couple of fun little fox studies that will probably lead to a bigger project.

"Sonny" 6x8 oil

"Dozer" 8x6 oil

 

"Early Riser"

This is the result of painting for 3 days in Mountain Trails Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming. It was great interacting with gallery visitors and getting to know the gallery staff. I had no idea if this painting was going to work or not, but the more paint I put on it the more I liked it.
 

"Early Riser" 18x13 oil

"Violet-Green"

I am just fascinated by these little swallows. I was lucky enough to shoot some photos while in Wyoming last week. There were several families of violet-green swallows nesting in holes and crevasses in the cabin I stayed in.

"Violet-Green" 4x6 oil

 

History Meets the Arts 2015

"Aqua Gold"

"Aqua Gold" 18x24 oil

After spending a few days away from the studio on a fishing trip with some good friends, I came back to work with a renewed enthusiasm! This one was off to a good start, but I really enjoyed spending the last 2 days finishing it off.
Maybe something bigger up next???

"Time for a Change"

"Time for a Change" 16x20 oil

This is the last of 14 original oil paintings headed to Gettysburg for the History Meets the Arts show, June 13-14. Contact Lord Nelson's Gallery for more information.

Birds In Art 2015

"Twilight Watch"

I got the "BIG email" Thursday morning with news of my acceptance into the 2015 Birds In Art exhibition at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau. The painting "Twilight Watch" made the cut and I couldn't be happier. It will be great to see all my BIA friends again on opening weekend in September.
While 2015 marks my 9th consecutive year in the Birds In Art exhibit, this one is special. In the past, my entries were painted in acrylic. This year I held my breath entering oil paintings for the first time. So along with the sigh of relief, the acceptance email offered up some uplifting and inspirational validation for the new direction of my work.