Tuesday, August 31, 2010

"Morning Trail"


6" x 6"

Oil on panel


I made it up to Rocky Mountain National Park to paint at dawn the other morning. This is the first of two paintings I did - it's from the trail that goes along Lily Lake. I took a few liberties with the color of the aspens - they aren't really changing just yet.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

"Down by the Creek"


6" x 6"

Oil on panel
Available


South St.Vrain Creek. I've done a lot of plein air paintings near here recently. This one was in the studio - it was a little hot today.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

"Aspen Study"


6" x 6"

Oil on panel



Here's another little aspen study for some larger aspen paintings I'm working on. As a painter I look up to told me - these are great "push-ups and sit-ups" for larger, more detailed works. In that capacity, they're great - but I also think they stand well on their own - often capturing a fresher, more vibrant glimpse of the subject matter. Either way - they're fun and a good source of instant gratification for me.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Monday, August 16, 2010

"September Color"


6" x 6"

Oil on panel



Not quite September yet... I'm just warming up.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

"Rocky Mountain Sunshine"


7" x 5"

Oil on panel

Sold


A view from the Comanche Peak Wilderness Area.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

"Cache la Poudre"


5" x 7"

Oil on panel
SOLD


This is the Cache la Poudre River in Northern Colorado. It's from a recent visit with my friend Rick... we spent a lot of time there in our younger days - now I can't seem to get up there often enough.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

"Along the Foothills"


5" x 7"

Oil on panel



A little plein air study done west of Niwot, Colorado.