Late Afternoon at Nolan Creek

8x10 Acrylic on canvas panel

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About a week ago, I headed down with the painting gear to Nolan Creek.  The afternoon sun was just right lighting up the grasses really highlighting the tree in the foreground. (Read more ...)

"Ed Sandoval's Studio Car"

8x10" Acrylic

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I finally revisited and finished a painting done at the famous painter Ed Sandoval's Studio in Toas, NM of an old, rusted car sits out in front. While painting, he rode out on his Stallion in a Zorro outfit and said, "I'm headed into town. I'll be back in a while".  Fun day, and great subject.  I even got a thumbs up by Ed on this painting!

"It'll Do"

10x8 Acrylic on canvas panel

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This is a painting from this summer. While going up to a workshop at the Amarillo Art Institute, I passed through several small towns in the Texas Panhandle. Those folks have a great personality! (Blog article here).  I think it captured the feel of the trip nicely with a small town wave from the It'll Do Motel. 

Jersey Beach (Marblehead, MA)

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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While visiting family at Marblehead, MA, I went down to the shoreline off Jersey St at sunset and painted this scene of the sun-lit house.  Beautiful area!

Palo Duro Canyon Entrance

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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This is a plein air painting from a visit to Palo Duro Canyon in September.  If you pull over about 1/4 mi from the entrance, follow the little trail to the ledge and you can see this amazing view. 

"Laniakea Views"

8x10 Acrylic on canvas panel

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10/16/12:  I finished this piece for an online workshop.  It was great to paint another beach scene.  The brilliant blues and greens of the water remind me of the Laguna Beach, California area. 

Fresh Views

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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I had a fun time playing around with a picture from just west of Gunnison, CO.  The background view is the same, but I added some pines and brush to the foreground to help the composition. This is the third in the series of paintings from Dad's trip.  The West is truly amazing!

Columbia River Gorge

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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This is #2 in the series of paintings I'm doing from Dad's trip from Texas to Oregon. This was a scene of the Columbia River Gorge. 

"Into the Rockies"

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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This is the first of a series of paintings I'll do from photos my Dad's took recent trip from Texas to Oregon and back. 

Mountain Views

8 x 10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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This is from memories of the red soils and pines of Bastrop, TX and my memories of the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC.  I hope a place like this exists!

The Old Blue Well Pump

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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This is an old cast iron well pump propped up on an wood box at Grace Ranch.  It still has remnants of blue paint from it's past life and captures the character of ranch life well.

Grace Ranch Horses

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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I was out at Grace Ranch again plein air painting and the curious horses came to see what I was up to. 

Country Rains

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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I went out jogging along the farm roads just after it rained all night and most of the day. Everything was green and air still smelled fresh. The creeks swelled into rivers and the pasture lands were saturated with pools of water reflecting the skys above. Great time for a jog!

Sedona View

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel

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This is a view of the Sedona area of Arizona where many rock climbers go.  What a beautiful place!!

Plein Air at the Colorado River

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel.

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I had another amazing day getting out to paint, this time on a sandy bank along the Colorado River just East of Columbus, TX.  Among the many shade of green of the river, the bright sandy bank and the reds of an old truss bridge support made for a great contrast and fun composition. Such a beautiful, lazy river!

Tractor House

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel.

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I saw this scene out at the property of the cattle through the tractor "house". It was about 3pm and the sun was hitting directly on the rusted tin roof making it really stand out. Had to paint it!

Country Solace

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel.

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In this painting of a small pond next to a roadside, I wanted to capture that sense of stillness and quiet that comes with being in the country.

Feeding the Ducks (Hermann Park)

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel.

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While spending time in Houston, I went to paint at Hermann Park.  The day was perfect and thousands were out playing in the park. I sat beneath the shade of a tree and saw some kids throwing bread to the ducks.  Immediately, ducks and swans paddled in and swarmed the area. I think it captured the fun, lighthearted mood of the day perfectly.

The Noble Cardinal

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel.

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I took time to catch photos the past two weeks while Spring was in full color and saw this cardinal.  I tried to capture the look of nobility and pride it had. 

"Flop-Eared Start-up"

8x10" Acrylic on canvas panel.

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This is a DailyPaintWorks challenge entry... and a lot of fun to paint! Happy Easter!