Central Oregon

 

Just got back today from a 10-day trip to Central Oregon.  The colors and shapes of the landscape is so different from those of Western Washington.  It was fun to venture into the wild and paint. I took hundreds of photos for future reference and can't wait to get started.  This 5x7 inch painting was painted on location in the Dechutes National Forest.  Then, a few days ago we hiked at Smith Rock and I took well over a hundred photos in just a few miles.  My next efforts will probably focus on some of those photos.

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Field Trees

This week I've been messing around doing some plein aire painting.  I completed four little studies and wasn't satisfied with any of them.  I couldn't get the values and the composition right. The constantly changing light challenged me significantly.   Finally I finished this little 5x7 inch study and felt satisfied with it.   I began with a wash of alizarin crimson, then mixed some veridian with the alizarin for the darkest tone.  Some Naples yellow and a little sap green helped me to create some sunny hues for the grass in the foreground.  This one will probably be used as a reference for a larger painting.

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Montana--Original American Landscape Painting

I'm finally letting go of this little painting. It was created after a family vacation to Yellowstone National Park in Montana. I fell in love with the grandeur and beauty of the park and painted this little 5x7 inch oil painting upon my return. A red underpainting contrasting with the green of the prairie and trees created a warmth that reminded me of summer. The trouble is, I don't have high ceilings or large blank walls in my house or studio. The walls fill up and then I'm out of space. The solution I've developed is to keep some of my favorite paintings on the wall for a while, enjoy them, love them, and then, eventually, move them on to new homes. It is time for this painting to leave the nest. It is now listed for sale in the Small Impressions Gallery for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses.

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Cherry Blossoms--Original Landscape Oil Painting

The cherry blossoms are out and I couldn't help but take a few moments to paint this little tree. It won't be long until the blooms fade and fall. When the cherry trees bloom, it is a signal that I should start planting my garden and breathing fresh air. This painting is 5x7 inches on a gessoed hardboard panel.

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