Red Hillside Barn--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Today's 5x7 inch oil painting is one of my favorite creations. I really like the contrast of the red, the green, and the warmth of summer foliage. This little landscape was painted last spring; I enjoyed it throughout the summer, but it time to let it go. It is now available for purchase by clicking here. Shipping to US addresses of $6.50 plus $50.00 for the painting can transfer this little painting to your ownership.

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Walking in the Woods -- Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Walking in the woods on an autumn day will soon be looking like this 8x10 inch oil painting which I created this weekend. The colors of fall are beginning to peep through the green. I want to relish the summer green that still lingers because it will be gone soon.

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Montana Storm--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Today's painting is another in the Montana series. The golden fields, the groves of pine, and the always distant mountains create a fabulous environment. This particular 5x7 inch oil painting developed as I considered gathering storm clouds drifting across the colorful landscape.

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Spring Fields--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

This 8x10 inch painting was created last spring just as the crops emerged and the warmth of the sun encouraged them further. It is a painting that is characterized by loose brush strokes and juicy oil paint. Looking closely, the texture becomes more apparent. You can click here to see some closeups.

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Montana Lakeside--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

This 5x7 inch oil painting is another from my Montana series. My memories of the beautiful meadows, mountains, trees, and lakes prompted this landscape. The landscape of Montana will be covered with snow within a few months. Summer hikers will be replaced by snowmobiles and snowshoers. Montana is a country for sportsmen.

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Tree Portrait--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Today's 5x7 inch tree portrait is from an exercise I completed a while ago using only a limited palette. Three professional grade oil colors were used--Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, and Ultramarine Blue. It is fun to mix colors and come up with a wider variety of hues even though the palette is small. Closeups and purchase information for this painting can be found here.

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Forest Hike--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

The Labor Day weekend usually signifies the end of summer. With the weather still warm, it is also a good time to take a hike in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. Today's little 5x7 inch oil painting gathers inspiration from the Hoh Rainforest in Northwest Washington. Lots of moss hangs from the trees, the climate is temperate and moist. If you have not decided how to spend your day, consider a a forest hike. If a forest hike sounds like a good idea, but your motivation isn't quite what it needs to be, you can purchase this little piece of nature for $50.00 plus $6.50 shipping to US addresses by clicking on this link.

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Skagit Valley Tulip Farm--American Landscape Oil Painting

This little 5x7 inch oil painting is one of my favorites. I painted it last spring when the tulips of the Skagit Valley were beginning to bloom and the wet rain of spring was still in the air. Although I really like this painting, it is time to say good-bye. I have listed it for purchase in my Etsy Shop. You can add it to your collection for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping by clicking on this link.

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The End of August--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

August is almost over. While most of the trees are still green, there are signs of autumn. The grasses are turning red, the air is crisp, and moisture is apparent here in Washington State. Heavy clouds are lumbering across the sky and threatening rain on this long holiday weekend. Next week school begins and the weather is destined to change again. September in Washington state is usually warm and beautiful just as kids head back to their schools' clostrophobic classrooms without air conditioning. I hope they all enjoy this last wonderful weekend of the summer season before they drag themselves back to early morning get ups. This little 5x7 inch oil painting celebrates the Labor Day weekend and the end of summer.

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Autumn Fields--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

This little 5x7 inch oil painting is not only a tribute to the coming season, but an experiment with a couple of new tubes of paint. Gamblin's Transparent Earth Red and Transparent Earth Yellow were the focus of my efforts. The distant row of trees was completed using just those two paints. A light layer of the yellow provided the light in the trees and the dark was provided by the red version. They compliment one another quite well and I'm anxious to use them on some further efforts.

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Rainier Fields--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Mount Rainier, a dormant volcano in the Cascade chain of Western Washington State provides glorious views this time of year. A hike through the foothills displays one breath-taking view after another. This little 5x7 inch oil painting was inspired by a hike I took in Mount Rainier National Park that left me wishing I had more time and a good pair of hiking boots. This painting can be purchased for $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses. Just click here.

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Fall is Coming--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

While I am still enjoying the benefits of summer, it is clear that fall isn't far off. The air has a crispiness, rain showers are becoming more frequent, and some of the trees are beginning to change color. This little 5x7 inch oil painting is a greeting for the season's arrival. While the trees are characterized by the bright yellow of autumn leaves, the river bank demonstrates the use of impasto (thick paint.) You can click here for some closeups of the impasto or purchase it for $50.00 plus $6.50 shipping to US addresses.

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Abstract Fruit--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Painting these beautiful nectarines has been a lot of fun. I love the color, the shape, and the designs that begin to emerge by simply looking closely. The cool reflections of a ceramic plate are a delightful contrast to the warmth of the fruit. Careful observation helped me create this 5x7 inch oil painting. I've listed this painting for sale in my Etsy shop along with yesterday's painting. Each is priced at $50.00 plus $6.50 for shipping to US addresses. If you click here you can view some closeups of the brushwork or purchase this painting. If you click here, you can purchase yesterday's painting.

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Summer Fruit--Original American Still LIfe Oil Painting

As August draws to a close, I have begun to think of all the wonderful things that were brought my way this summer. Sunshine, trips to the beach, warmth, and summer fruit are all on my mind. This little 5x7 inch oil painting celebrates summer in all its delights. If you click here, you can see some closeups of this painting. I hope others have enjoyed the summer months as much as I have.

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Golden Reflection--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

This 5x7 inch oil painting is another of my reflection pieces. I made an effort in this painting to use no greens from the tube, but mix all the greens. Cobalt blue and Cadmium Yellow Medium created the small amount of green that is visible in the water and leaves of the trees. Green is always a challenge because there are so many thousands of hues that comprise the color called green.

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