The Wind River Foothills

The Wind Rivers  12" x 16"   acrylic   $2400

The Wind River Range in Wyoming is a spectacular backdrop to the fertile early summer pasture and grazing cattle near Pinedale. This painting is all about the interesting landscape as it bends and weaves leading back to the jagged peaks shaded by developing afternoon storms.

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Geyser Basin and Bison

Geyser Basin and Bison  6" x 6" acrylic $495

A powerful and majestic bison is juxtaposed against the power and majesty of the volcanic Yellowstone National Park. I saw this scene in late June when the wildflowers were in bloom and the bison had shed their winter coats. 

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The Headwaters

 

The Headwaters  9" x 12"  acrylic

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The Deschutes River starts out as a calm, peaceful flow out of Little Lava Lake. This late summer scene shows the subtlety in colors and variety of grasses near the water. This famous river starts out flowing south then turns north through Bend and Maupin then eventually meets the Columbia. However, this scene was so peaceful and beautiful when I was there that I had to paint it!

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November Kinglet

November Kinglet  5" x 7"  acrylic  $395

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A Ruby-Crowned Kinglet flits it's way through the last of the seasons fall colors. These energetic birds spend most of their time quickly working through the branches of small trees and shrubs and rarely stop to take a break.  The fall colors with just a hint of last seasons greens are what attracted me to paint this scene.

Heading Out

Heading Out  7" x 5" acrylic  $395

On a long fishing excursion off the northern tip of Vancouver Island, we ducked into the inlet of a wind sheltered island for the night. This fishing boat came in after we went to sleep.  Then as quietly as it came in, it slipped back out sea through the glassy water and the fog just as we were walking up. 

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Costa's Hummingbird

Costa's Hummingbird   4" x 4"  acrylic   $225

A male Costa's Hummingbird perches on a branch to take a quick break from gathering the nectar of nearby flowers. These birds are common in the desert Southwest and their brilliant purple head and throat make them easily identifiable. An interesting fact is the feathers that project off the side of the throat are called the gorget (pronounced gorjet) and project out further than on any other North American hummingbird species.

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Afternoon Pintail

Afternoon Pintail   5" x 7"  acrylic  $395

As the winter afternoon light gets low, a quiet marsh offers a peaceful sanctuary to a pair of pintails. Painting the different habitats was both challenging and fun - from the leafless winter trees and evergreen covered mountains to the wetland and its unique grasses. There is a lot of detail for a painting of this size!

Available through Parklane Gallery's National Juried Show of Small Works November 8th - January 3rd.

  

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Fall Creek

Fall Creek  5" x 7"
acrylic  $395

Located in the high Cascades, Fall Creek runs along the Green Lakes Trail through the Three Sisters Wilderness and into Sparks Lake after an 1,187 foot drop in elevation. This painting is a slice of the landscape near where it flows into Sparks Lake. I created this from a scene just as an afternoon summer thunderstorm was passing giving the painting a sense of the overcast weather.

Available through Parklane Gallery's National Juried Show of Small Works November 8th - January 3rd.

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Mountain Tapestry

Mountain Tapestry   15" x 26"
Oil on Board  $4800

It is not often that I paint in oil, although I do enjoy the medium. This painting is the largest oil painting that I have ever done. The wide variety of plants and how they all seemed to blend into one tapestry that naturally called for the approach oil painting requires. This is another painting inspired from my time in Park City. This habitat is typical of the Wasatch high country and this spot in particular is near the top of Empire Pass close to Deer Valley. The bluish grasses are what caught my eye as they intertwined softly through the other mountain plants and rocks. And, of coarse, Aspens are everywhere up there!

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Alpine Serenity

Alpine Serenity  9" x 12"
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Alta and Snowbird ski resorts are both known is internationally for their terrain and fantastically light and dry powder in the winter. However, in the summer and early fall months, when things quiet down, this area is a beautiful, serene place to visit and escape. This mountain stream, called Little Cottonwood Creek runs through the base areas of both resorts and down through Little Cottonwood Canyon. I have painted this creek before as this is so inspiring to me. I lived in Park City for a year and a half and tried to soak up as much of the Wasatch grandeur as possible.

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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!

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  $345

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"
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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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