Streaming Sunlight
8x8, soft pastel
Early morning sunlight streaming through the window...how do you depict that delicious feeling of filtered light and warmth in a painting? Well, this was my attempt.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows
12x12, soft pastel
This is a very special scene because my stepson Travis took the amazing photo that inspired this painting while covering the 2016 Iditarod for Filson. I believe this was on the last leg of the race near Nome, AK. At first glance from afar, it looked to me like a blue streaked meteor shower. Then, (considering the title) I realized the crazy blue streaks were of course tree shadows...and next, after further review, I noticed the tracks, sled, musher and his dogs. It was a picture that made me stop and look around at all it had to offer. It was a delight to have the details unfold before my eyes and such fun to paint! Thank you Travis, you inspire me!
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Lily Pad Down Under
Lily Pad Down Under
6x8, Soft Pastel
Today I had a shot of inspiration from an artist buddy who is in Vienna, Austria today at the Albertina Museum. She shared photos of works by Monet and Degas this morning...two of my favorite artists!
I've been meaning to take a swing at lily pads for a couple years...and today was the day! I have quite a few pictures from various areas around Idaho and the Midwest...always imaging how awesome they might be...and I have to say, I had a blast painting this little study. I think I'll paint a larger version! I hope you enjoy!
The past couple months have been a blur. Lots of travel, a long bout of influenza (I never get the flu!), a wonderful surprise birthday party, working on refining the Plein Air Painters of Idaho's website and preparing for a couple of art shows. Life is exciting right now...and yes, I have a few paintings to share that I haven't gotten around to posting but I hope to soon. Thanks for reading! And, if you're a fellow artist....keep on painting!
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Poplar Place
Poplar Place
8x10, soft pastel
Continuing on with landscapes....I'm beginning to tame the color (at least a little more than usual). Restraint isn't easy for me but I like the progress so far. This scene captured my attention because I love the way the back field peaks through the trees.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Sunrise Over Redfish Lake
Sunrise Over Redfish Lake
8x10, soft pastel
It was time to paint mountains again. This scene was an early morning sunrise while I was staying at Redfish Lake last fall during a plein air event. The sun was lighting up the mountain tops while a subtle fog was lifting over the water's edge. It was such a peaceful morning!
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Peaceful Meadow
Peaceful Meadow
5x7, soft pastel
If this looks a bit familiar...it is. I kept looking at the Wild Phlox painting from a couple days ago and it was crying out "yikes!". The field I had imagined was going to be much more peaceful...I was headed in a good direction with the trees then as soon as I painted the flowers...I went way way too far with color. I'm not sure this is an improvement or not...but it's much more peaceful to me. Thus, Wild Phlox is no more. That's the beauty of do-overs. The blues in the photo above look brighter than they do in real life...in a frame, the painting doesn't look too shabby.
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