Brush Fire

Brush Fire  6" x 8"  Oil on Oil Primed Linen Board

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/368839

This area is very close to where I live.  Every season it catches my eye as I drive by.  I love the design as it takes you back to an opening where the foothills, then the mountains begin.

The colors really are this vibrant and fiery.  I loved painting this painting.  I think I'm going to have to paint a larger version.

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Sipapu Cabin

5" x 7"  Oil on Gessoboard

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There's a great area just east of Sipapu ski area in New Mexico that has several cabins for rent. They're a little run down but very charming. I loved the sun bleached grass against the dark red of the cabin.  The dark evergreen and bright greens of the foliage are so beautiful.
The highlight on the evergreen came out a little funky in this photo. It's a little more green-blue in the painting.
This is one a many areas I love in New Mexico.  Hoping to get down there this fall.  I may have to look this place up and stay a few days.
 

Elle's View

8" x 6"  Oil on Gessoboard Panel

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While visiting Fort Worth last January I helped my sister out watching her sweet little granddaughter, Elle. This is a view that Elle can see from her highchair in the late afternoon. I'm sure she doesn't appreciate it nearly as much as I did as she just wants to know what's on the menu.

I on the other hand loved the way the sun struck the tree, whitewashing it. The long shadows creeping up the house.  Those dark teal greens in the shadows of the tree.

View from Torrey

View from Torrey    12" x 16"  Oil on Oil Primed Linen Panel

A great trip to Capitol Reef, Utah this past fall.  I was able to do a number of sketches on location. This spot is right outside of Torrey.  A small little tourist town on the edge of Capitol Reef National Park.

The clouds were moving in and cast huge dark shadows on the hills.  The green where the sun hit appeared even more vivid and electric.  It just drew me in.

Painted in studio.  The pic is showing up on blogger more saturated then actual painting.

Wishing for Spring

Wishing for Spring  6" x 8" Oil on gessoboard

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I had fun with this one.  The red pushing against the soft grey greens. When I painted this view it was mid-January.  The bush was bare, but I preferred to see it loaded with color.

The Lookout

The Lookout  6" x 8" Oil on gessoboard

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Snapped this guy's pic while sitting at the stoplight.  He appeared to be on the "lookout".  Maybe watching a storm brewing.
I really like the reds and oranges against the blue greens in the sky.