Thursday, May 28, 2009

Starvation Creek

10x8
oil on canvas board

It's always a challenge to paint scenes without sky; I need to keep working at it.

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Hood River Farm

12x9
oil on canvas board

There is a good reason red barns are a cliche: they are get painted a lot because they're irresistible!

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Columbia Cliffs - SOLD

12x9
oil on canvas board

It was very windy the day I painted this, and I probably looked pretty funny with my windbreaker hood cinched up around my face, but the result was worth it. Painting backlit scenes is a bit new to me, and I had a lot of fun putting color into the shadows of the cliffs.

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Morning Glory

16x8
oil on canvas board
My plein air group had its weekly meeting at Rowena Crest, in the Tom McCall Preserve, a couple weeks ago. There is a LOT to see from this area, from wildflowers to sweeping views of the Columbia River and the Gorge in both directions. I was drawn to this scene in part because of where I stood to paint it: I was not far from the others, but felt completely isolated because of the rolling terrain that separated us. It was quiet, calm and peaceful until one of my painting comrades warned me of rattlesnakes!

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Balsamroot

8x10
oil on canvas board

I've never claimed to be a botanist or horticulturist, but if I keep painting flowers, I might be able to name more than roses, tulips and dandelions... if short-term memory loss doesn't slow me down!


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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Mountain Moment

10x8
oil on canvas board

Another painting done in the car. I took advantage of a small window of opportunity while my daughter was in afternoon preschool to paint this scene. I was really going for a "clouds" painting-- that's what attracted me initially.

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Nature's Elegance

10x8
oil on canvas board

A friend invited me to paint with her early last Sunday morning, and I was really glad she did. It was a beautiful day: no wind, pleasantly warm, great company. I went to church afterwards, feeling particularly blessed to live where I do.

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