Cape Flattery--Original Landscape Oil Painting

Cape Flattery is located at the northwest tip of Washington State. It is the furthest point northwest in the contiguous states. Sea stacks, fog, and lots of greenery characterizes the area. A 20-30 minute hike will take visitors to breath-taking scenery. This painting is 8x10 inches and is part of my Northwest Fog series. When the paint dries, it will be listed for sale at Impressions Gallery at 1000 Markets.

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Fog in the Forest--Original Miniature Landscape Oil Painting

Once again I've been inspired by Northwest fog. The subtle light on the trees in the distance was good practice. I began with a red wash of napthol read, created a dark of alizarin crimson and ultramarine, then grayed it down to several values of lighter gray before painting the distant trees. The painting is 5x7 inches on a gessoed hardboard panel. It was for sale at Small Impressions Paintings on Etsy, but has now SOLD. Some of my other small landscape paintings are still available in the Landscape Section of the gallery.

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Small American Landscape Oil Painting--Morning Fog

The paint has dried and I have listed this little 5x7 inch oil painting in my Etsy Gallery. It was created this past spring after having taken a walk on the Soundview Trail in Pierce County, Washington State. It was an early Saturday morning, the sun was trying to emerge, but a warm, spring fog hung close to the ground. It is for sale for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses. Additional small tree paintings are available for purchase in the Tree Section of the Small Impressions Gallery at Etsy.

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River Trees--American Landscape Oil Painting

This little painting spent some time on the front page at Etsy this past spring, so while looking over the inventory at Small Impressions Gallery, I decided to bring it out of expiration and relist it at the gallery. It was painted after a trip to the Nisqually Delta in Washington State. These little trees struggle to share their beauty in the middle of a saltwater estuary and their efforts are definitely appreciated. The painting is a 5x7 inch oil painting on a gessoed hardboard panel. It can be purchased for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses.

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Strait of Juan de Fuca--Original Oil Painting

Today's little 5x7 inch painting is the shoreline on the Washington State side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The strait runs inland from the Pacific Ocean and joins Puget Sound. Vancouver, British Columbia is to the North. This particular scene is looking west toward the ocean. When I was in my early teens I spent many summers in this part of the state working with my father who ran a commercial fishing operation. It was a lovely way to spend a few summers --fresh air, mist, and early morning wake ups.

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Rock Island--San Juan Island Oil Painting

We've had 29 days with no rain, but the rain emerged today and ended the stretch of early summer sunshine. At first the return of our usual gray Northwest weather left me feeling a bit uninspired, but I forced myself into the studio. The result is this painting of a rocky island in the San Juan group between Washington State and British Columbia. I don't really know the name of this rocky little protrusion, but I feel this 8x10 inch painting captured the scene well--the overcast, rocky roughness of the land and sea. If you haven't had a chance to cruise through the San Juan Islands, take the opportunity. It is full of sea lions, Orca Whales, and a host of other wildlife that should not be missed. And sometimes we have a stretch of 29 days without rain!

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Last Light American Landscape Oil Painting

Lately I've been putting in some time on a few larger paintings in consideration of an upcoming local competition. This 16x20 inch painting is one of several I've been dabbing at. The show is in July and I am limited to two paintings. I'd rather enter a couple of larger paintings rather than some of my small works. Larger painting have more impact in a competition. I have several 16x20 inch frames on hand that are in very good condition, so framing expense won't be an issue.

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Evening Shadows--Evening Light

Recently I've been working on a larger painting, so I don't have anything new to post except for my latest listing at Small Impressions Gallery at Etsy. This little 5x7 inch landscape oil painting was painted on a black gessoed hardboard panel. I like the effect created by the dark underpainting. It can be purchased for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses at Etsy. A companion painting, Evening Light, of the same size and color range is also available.

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Bounty--American Still Life Oil Painting

The studio move is finally coming to an end and I was able to get some painting in this morning. This 8x10 inch oil painting is from the Different Strokes Bi-weekly challenge and was fast and fun to paint. I really focused on painting shapes and colors, not objects. Although there are a few nit-picks I could grouse about, I'm going to leave it as is. When it dries I will probably add it to my other still life paintings at Impressions Gallery at 1000 Markets. My 8x10 oil paintings are currently selling for $125.00 plus $12.50 for shipping to US addresses.

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Art and Chaos

So far the month of June has been crazy with family obligations, end of the school year challenges, and moving my studio. My painting schedule has been compromised and I'm living in the midst of disarray. Stealing a few minutes tonight to post a new listing to my Etsy Gallery feels wonderful. This little 5x7 inch study is a painting I completed in preparation for a 9x12 landscape on stretched canvas. I painted several versions of this scene using different palletes, underpaintings, and design elements. Today this one is for sale in my Etsy Gallery for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses. The 9x12 painting is more intense and leans towards abstraction. It is for sale at Impressions Gallery for $175.00 plus $12.50 for shipping to US addresses. I'm looking forward to getting back to my regular schedule of painting and posting next week.

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Evening Pears--Original Small Still Life Oil Painting

Today's painting is a 5x7 inch oil painting on a gessoed hardboard panel. The lighting suggests a summer evening when shadows fall and the color on this painting of yellow pears is soft and soothing. At Small Impressions Gallery this painting can be purchased for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses.

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Morning Meadow--Original Landscape Oil Painting

This weekend I spent some time practicing the painting fog and falling in love with some new color combinations. My new favorite tube color is M. Graham's Azo Green and my new favorite mixture is Sap Green and Dioxazine Purple. I usually order my paint from Dick Blick, but ran out of white and didn't have time to wait for an order. Visiting the local Artco to pick up a tube of Titanium, I noticed they had increased their selection of M. Graham paints, one of my favorite brands. Being a paint addict, I bought a tube of Azo Green just to test it out. It is a lovely transparent yellow-green that mixes well with the Sap Green that is a staple on my palette. I also experimented with adding Dioxazine Purple to Sap in order to get a dark green. Usually I mix Sap and Ultramarine Blue for a dark green, but the Sap and purple mixture is so intensely dark that I'm not sure I'll ever go back to my old Sap/blue combo. The new combo is perfect for painting the darkest of evergreens so common here in the Pacific Northwest. Today's painting was the result of some of my fog practice with a tiny bit of Azo Green highlighting the evergreens. It is 8x10 inches on a gessoed hardboard panel. When it dries, I will either put it up for sale at Impressions Gallery or create a larger version. I have a number of 18x24 and 24x30 canvases that are crying out for paint.

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Sunlight on the Grass--Original Small Format Oil Painting

The weather is cooperating right now and leading me to believe summer might be here. This painting was recently inspired by sunshine and shadows at Titlow Park in Pierce County, Washington State when it felt like summer had arrived. This small 5x7 inch painting can be purchased at the Small Impressions Gallery at Etsy for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses. Other small paintings of fields are also available at the Small Impressions Gallery.

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Delta Fields--Original Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

This abstract landscape painting was created after a visit to one of my favorite places, the Nisqually Wildlife Preserve in Washington State. I love the warmth of the fields, the color of the grasses, and the green of the scrub trees that dot the landscape. This painting is 9x12 inches on hand-stretched canvas. I especially like painting on hand-stretched canvas surfaces because the hand-cut stretcher bars are sturdy, the surface feels substantial, and knowing it is completely handmade is satisfying. It can be purchased at Impressions Gallery for $175.00 plus $12.50 for shipping to US addresses. Additional paintings in sizes 8x10 to 24X30 inch sizes are also available at the Gallery.

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Bananas--Midnight Snack--American Still Life Oil Painting

I love the colors of fresh fruit and produce. The brilliance of nature is delightful to capture. This small oil painting of bright yellow bananas is now available for sale in my Etsy Gallery. It is 5x7 inches and can be purchased for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses. Other small fruit paintings are featured this week and are available in the Still Life section of the Gallery. In addition to this banana painting, another banana painting is also for sale in my Etsy Gallery.

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