"Pure Energy"

"Pure Energy" 12x9 oil

"Deadfall" Revisited

I've been kicking around the possibility of reworking some paintings I "finished" last year. As I heard Jim Coe say a few years ago, "A painting isn't really finished until it sells." True enough!
I felt this piece had a great foundation, but I missed the mark translating my vision into brush and paint. So... here's attempt #2.

"Deadfall" 11x14 oil

 

For comparison, here's version 1.0

"Bitterroot Bow"

"Bitterroot Bow" 11x14 oil

"Dakota Hot-Foot"

"Dakota Hot-Foot" 7x9 oil

"Red Rambler"

"Red Rambler" 12x20 oil

I wanted to revisit this motif in a larger format. I painted a small study last year, but wanted to do something a little more involved. Worth the effort!
Below I've included an image of the study for comparison.

New Color

I've been experimenting with some new colors on my palette and have to say I'm pleased with the results. These whitetail paintings were fun studies and allowed me some freedom to push paint around and manipulate edges while maintaining good drawing. I learned a lot during both pieces. I'm excited about this new direction and the body of work that will result.

"October Winds" 14x11 oil

"The Yearling" 12x9 oil

"Lessard's Tale"

"Lessard's Tale" 10x12 oil

Inspired by fireside chats with my guide friends in Wyoming, "Lessard's Tale" attempts to capture the heart-stopping moment of a chance encounter with a grizzly and a downed elk.