Thursday, January 31, 2013

Snow Bound

Snow Bound  7" x 5"
acrylic  $295
Illuminated by the low afternoon sun, this set of trees stands out against their larger counterparts in the shade.  You can tell they are young mountain hemlocks by their tips and within the next couple of years, they will bend over like candy canes.  They are most likely the offspring of the trees behind them.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Autumn Splendor

Autumn Splendor  8" x 10"
acrylic  
SOLD
This is the second painting for the upcoming American Miniatures at Settler's West Gallery in Tucson, AZ this February 9th.  It depicts a peaceful moment on a misty morning.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Winter Wonder

Winter Wonder  7" x 5"
acrylic  $295
I spent this past weekend cross country skiing with my family through the hemlock forest of the Cascades. A snow flurry had just passed and the sun broke through to illuminate the trees to make for a fantastic afternoon.  This trip was inspiring as it reminded me of my time spent working at a ski resort and the many hours spent on the snow.
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Misty Hideaway - Wood Duck

Misty Hideaway - Wood Duck
8" x 10"  acrylic
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Available through Settler's West Galleries - American Miniatures Show and Sale - February 9th
This was inspired by a foggy morning at first light. The depth created by the mist and the different layers of the flooded timber created an inspiring scene.  While you explore this unique landscape, you will also find a lone wood duck which is secondary to the painting as it blends in naturally with it's favorite habitat.
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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Pueblo Mountain Pair

Pueblo Mountain Pair  13" x 18" acrylic
This was my last painting of 2012!  Pueblo Mountain disappears in an approaching high desert snow storm as a pair of chukars flushes.  Although chukar have a grayish appearance, their plumage is very colorful when seen up close.  With this painting I tried to incorporate both what you would see in a flushing bird along with a hint of their true colors.  Smaller than a pheasant and larger than a quail, chukar love the rocky, arid mountains of the high deserts.
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