Below The Foothills

Below The Foothills

6x6, oil on board

A second oil painting that somehow missed the Blog last spring....too many art shows and not enough time, ha!   

This piece is one of a handful of oil paintings I've done this year.  I'm really enjoying oil painting...but the cleanup, drying time and varnishing adds much more precious time to the process.  I will plan on doing more pieces though because I love the challenge of a new (to me) medium...oh, to be young again!  I wish I had a whole life ahead of me to explore...but then none of us know just how long we have here on earth, so I'm content to fit it into my life now while I have the passion to do so.  

Road Trip To McCall

Road Trip To McCall

6x6, oil on board

This is a piece I did last spring that sold before I got a chance to blog about it.  It's a very familiar scene to those living in the Boise area who often trek into the foothills and beyond to Cascade or McCall for a little camping, fishing and/or boating.  Often, the ride is during the early morning hours when sunlight is just peaking over the tops of the mountain peaks.  Always a beautiful site.

Camel's Back Park

Camel's Back Park

12x12, soft pastel

I've been working on framing some pieces for the April show at the Initial Point Gallery in Meridian's City Hall (fyi, reception to be held April 4th 4:30-7:00pm).  But still trying to make time to paint!

This is a view that many people in the Boise area have enjoyed as they hike, bike, run or walk along the foothill trails.  On this particular evening the sky was awash with glorious sunset colors complimenting the golden grasses and sage brush below.  Thank you Michelle Santos for the gorgeous photo!!