Woodland Hideaway

Woodland Hideaway 
12" x 9" acrylic

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As the ice is thawing a group of mallards finds this maze of hidden open water an appealing spot to rest and loaf for the day. The water is used to lead the eye through the labyrinth of woods, reeds and ice to create depth. This painting recently sold at Settler's West Gallery for their annual American Miniature's show.

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Flushed!

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Chasing chukars through the rugged country of Southeastern Oregon's high desert mountains is a challenging and rewarding experience. Most of the time you are hiking uphill following dogs on scent as they search for the skittish, running birds. Seeing sign and hearing them calling only heightens the excitement of the chase. Then, at the top of the climb the birds explode into flight heading for the lowlands twisting and turning behind rock formations. Flushed! And, while all this is happening, the fresh mountain air and endless views enrich the soul.

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Baobab Sunset

Baobab Sunset
12" x 16"  acrylic

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Last light graces a warm, African landscape full of baobab trees. Baobabs are treasured in Senegal, a country on the West Coast of Africa, where it serves as the nation's symbol. The ancient trees have provided food, shelter, medicine, water, and clothing to the people of West Africa. The trees can even serve as burial sites.  This painting was donated to The Andando Foundation for their annual fundraising event. Their goal is to alleviate poverty in Senegal through micro development. 100% of the proceeds from the painting went to the foundation. Click on the link for more information.

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Living Waters

Living Waters  18" x 24"  acrylic  $4900

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Water represents so much - it is calm, violent, reflective, dangerous, soothing and life-giving..  The sound of rushing water is a spiritual and inspiring experience and helps center me as a person and as an artist.

"...Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."  John 7:38

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Dowitchers

Dowitchers  4" x 4"  acrylic  $225

A group of long-billed dowitchers probes the shallows for aquatic insects.  These small shorebirds need to build up reserves for their long migration to the Arctic circle.
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Mule Deer and Aspens

Mule Deer and Aspens  18" x 24"  acrylic  $3900

Among the late November aspens, a mule deer buck keeps a close eye on this doe as they move into the late rutting season. This species of deer is found throughout the western United States particularly in the high desert and is know for it's large mule-like ears which are excellent for picking up sounds at distance.  Cougars are it's main predator.
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The Watering Hole

The Watering Hole
 7" x 5" acrylic

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A large American Bison comes in to get a drink.  Nearby is a dry arid landscape but the lush grasses around this wetland offer a respite from the heat.
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Wood Ducks 4" x 8"

Wood Ducks  4" x 8"  acrylic 

A pair of wood ducks swims in a quiet backwater.  These are among the most beautiful of any birds in the world and thankfully, they are common throughout most of the United States.  They prefer tree cavities for nesting and, unlike most other ducks, will perch on tree branches to rest.
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Golden Waters

Amber Waters  12" x 16"  acrylic  $2400

An amber ribbon of water cascades through the rocky, alpine setting of Utah's Uinta Mountains. Quartzite, shale and slate of the upper Provo River create this beautiful golden color.  The river also happens to be full of brook, brown, cutthroat, rainbow and, fittingly, golden trout!

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Bachelor Pad

Bachelor Pad 5" x 7"  acrylic  

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Exhausted from a hard season of battling each other for the right to breed, bull elk reform bachelor herds as winter arrives.  The key now is to eat and rest and rebuild strength to survive the new season.
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2015 Texas Non-Game Stamp - Original Painting

Black-Necked Stilts
13" x 18"  acrylic  $2800

This painting will be the image for the upcoming 2015 Texas Non-Game Stamp.  Proceeds from print and stamp sales benefit wildlife habitat in the state of Texas.  Black-necked stilts live in shallow marshes throughout much of the Western United States down through Central America.  Their legs are very long enabling them to wade in a bit deeper water as seen in this painting.  The background waves show the line where the water actually gets too deep for this pair but they are perfectly comfortable foraging for food in the foreground shallows.
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Feeding Broadbill

Desert Broadbill  4" x 4"  acrylic 

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A broadbill hummingbird sips nectar from attractive desert blooms. This painting is headed to Collector's Covey in Dallas, TX for their annual miniatures show.
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September Heron

September Heron  8" x 10"  acrylic 

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This painting has been in my studio and after studying it for some time, I decided to rework a couple of areas.  The patterns, colors and softness of the various types of grasses are what inspired this painting.
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November Swans

November Swans  5" x 8"  oil 

A flock of tundra swans peacefully rest during the cool early morning hours.  Having migrated from their breeding grounds on the northern tundra these majestic birds are replenishing themselves for the winter ahead and for their future trip back to the arctic.
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Approaching Flurries

Approaching Flurries  8" x 10
acrylic on canvas  $495

Here is a study on canvas of an approaching snow squall on the Fall  River in Central Oregon.  This is a favorite spot of mine as I used to spend hours out there.  The water is crystal clear and a fantastic trout stream.  This particular spot is where the river is about to meet the famed Deschutes River.
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Evening Pair - Pintails

Evening Pair - Pintails  5" x 7"
acrylic 

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A graceful pair of northern pintails glide across a colorful evening sky where the lowering sun transforms gray clouds into shades of purple and orange.
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Pueblo Pronghorns

Pueblo Pronghorns  9" x 12"  acrylic

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The majestic and rugged Pueblo Mountains in southeastern are home to a wide variety of high desert wildlife including pronghorn antelope.  On a recent chukar hunting trip, we bumped some pronghorn out of their beds and had a great view of them as they ran by.  

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January Skies

January Skies  10" x 8"
acrylic 

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The wind clears a storm that has just rolled through.  I was captured by the movement of the clouds as wells as by the depth this scene presented with the distant tree line and nearby island. 
This painting will be available through Settlers West Galleries annual American  Miniatures Show in Tucson, AZ on Saturday February 8th!

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The Kids

The Kids  8" x 10"  graphite

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This pencil drawing was a gift to my wife this year for Christmas.  It features our kids at this stage in life and I was focusing on capturing their personalities in a relaxed and natural state.  In order to get them to look like this she started tickling him!  My wife loved it:)

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South Platte Sunrise

South Platte Sunrise     15" x 20"
$145-unframed  $295-framed

Only one print now remains in this limited edition featuring a flock of mallard turning toward you on this famous river at first light.  Here is a link to purchase the last one:

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Winter Warbler

Winter Warbler  7" x 5"
acrylic  $295

A yellow-rumped warbler briefly pauses on a decorative piece of iron. We recently had several inches of snow and as the storm let up, the birds seemed to come out in droves.
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Through the Fog

Through the Fog  10" x 20"  acrylic  $2400

A flock of greenwing teal fly low against the brush looking for a place to land in the early morning fog.  Teal tend to fly low like this and are fast fliers.

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His Majesty

His Majesty  7" x 5"
acrylic 

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A great blue heron stands majestically among the shoreline grasses.  These are large powerful birds that have uniquely beautiful and graceful lines.
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Kingfisher

Kingfisher  5" x 7"  acrylic  $295

Named for their fishing prowess, a belted kingfisher flies low inspecting a pond for something to catch.  These birds can often be heard before they are seen with their loud calls.  However, they are shy birds and will not stay visible for long.
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Evening Storm

Evening Storm 5" x 7"  acrylic  $295

Walking along the beach one evening, I saw this storm.  The wind was beginning to froth the waves and it was time to head in for something warm to drink!
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Early Morning Pintail

Early Morning Pintail  5" x 7"
acrylic

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A flock of pintail plus one gadwall feed and loaf in morning's first light.
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Incoming!

Incoming!  9" x 12" acrylic  

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Available through Collector's Covey in Dallas, TX - Nov. 8th

A flock of teal are locked up and coming straight in on a calm cool October morning.  It's times like this when their wings cutting the air sounds like a jet approaching!
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Flock of Teal

Flock of Teal  5" x 7"  acrylic 

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Here is a serene painting of a flock of greenwing teal - one of my favorite duck species.  They are the smallest of the dabbling ducks which basically means they tip up to feed instead of dive.  Greenwings are fast and acrobatic flyers and are always exciting to see!
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Bufflehead

Bufflehead  5" x 7"  acrylic

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Buffleheads are named for their larger, striking heads.  They are buoyant birds that disappear under the waters surface to feed on invertebrates then reappear again.  Since these are diving ducks they prefer larger, deeper bodies of water.  However, they nest in woodpecker holes.

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Goldfinch and Aspen

Goldfinch and Aspen  9" x 12"
acrylic 

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A male goldfinch finds a moment of rest among the quaking aspen leaves.  Aspens are my favorite trees.  The sound their leaves make on breezy days is therapeutic and reminds me of the mountains.  In fact, we have planted several in our front yard for this very reason and this scene is from one of those trees.
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Winter Morning

Winter Morning  5" x 7"  acrylic

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This was posted a couple of weeks ago and since that time, I have added a pair of deer coming into the corn stubble and retitled it.
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Meal Time

Meal Time  7" x 5"  acrylic

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A yellow-rumped warbler spies a mayfly on the leaf of some reed canary grass...
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Quail Portrait

Quail Portrait 5" x 7"  acrylic  $295

California Quail are striking and animated birds.  Here is a stately pose of this handsome bird on an old weather-worn fence post.
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Autumn Gold

Autumn Gold  5" x 7"  acrylic  $295

A grove of aspens is illuminated by the low afternoon light in Grand Teton National Park.  The colors of fall are always an amazing experience and this spot was so stunning when I saw it that I painted it twice from different angles.  The other painting is a little bigger and called Teton Gold.

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Along the Coast - Brant

Along the Coast - Brant  5" x 7"
acrylic 

A group of brant, a smaller coastal goose species, flies among the waves on their way to the nearest feeding grounds.
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Cardinal in the Snow

Cardinal in the Snow  5" x 7"
acrylic 

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A handsome male cardinal adds a nice touch of color to the wintry landscape.
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Class 2

 Class 2  5" x 7"  acrylic

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A mother merganser leads her ducklings into what appears to be a precarious situation but, although new to rougher water, these ducks are already expert swimmers...  I think it is important to note that the glowing translucency of the light in the deep rapid is what captured my attention and inspired this painting.
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