In Grandma's Garden--Figurative Oil Painting Miniature

This morning I painted something out of the ordinary for me--a figurative painting. It's quite simple, but reflects a dream that I have to paint figures well. Occasionally I putter with painting figures, but usually don't share my results. Like all things done well, it takes practice. If time and money were no problem, I'd make a straight line to the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle and get some really top-notch instruction on drawing and painting figures. Until then--only in my dreams. This miniature oil painting is 5x7 inches on a gessoed hardboard panel.

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Pedaling to Paradise--Original Landscape Oil Painting Miniature

This little 5x7 inch oil painting was inspired by a recent trip to Mount Rainier in Washington State. The Mountain, as it is often called by locals, is a dormant volcano in the Cascade Mountain Range. It towers over Western Washington State at over 14,400 vertical feet. The most amazing discovery of my trip was that people bike up the mountain . There is an annual ride called the RAMROD (Ride around the Mountain in One Day) that includes a climb of 10,000 feet sponsored by the Redmond Cycling Club. The trek is uphill most of that time with constant switchbacks in the road which lengthens the distance a rider must pedal in order to accomplish the feat. The folks that take this ride are atheletes of the sturdiest kind. This painting which commemorates these amazing atheletes recently sold at my Etsy Gallery where more miniature landscape paintings are on display.

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Summertime--Original Miniature American Landscape Oil Painting

This painting is one of a series I completed this past summer. The others were all much larger paintings, so this 5x7 inch painting is a little bit different just because of its size. What inspired the series was the brilliance of summer folliage and the warmth of the fields. As I painted, I imagined the comfort a summer breeze and the warmth of summer sunshine. As we enter into the fall season, days such as the one depicted in this painting are a gentle memory. The largest painting of this series was 24x30 inches. Detailed thumbnails of this miniature painting can be viewed in my Etsy gallery.

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Blue Marsh--Original Miniature Landscape Oil Painting

A few months ago I participated in a landscape challenge in an online forum. There were several reference photos from which participants could select. Each photo contained some type of challenge for a visual artist. I selected a photo of a marsh which contained not only a foggy atmosphere, but a reflection--an unusual combination. Both fog and reflection provide some interesting problems for an artist to solve. My palette usually has a predominantly warm focus, so the cool nature of this painting was also a switch from my usual color selection. This little 5x7 inch miniature oil painting is the result of my efforts. To see more paintings with both a warm and cool palette visit my Etsy Gallery.

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Barn and Sky -- Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Dropping the horizon line low on the picture plane creates an emphasis on the sky. When I painted this miniature 5x7 inch oil painting, this was my goal. The barns and other vegetation seem insignificant in the vastness of the sky and clouds. When standing in an open field, I often feel dwarfed by the air around me. Clickable thumbnails allow viewers to see the texture of the grass and the brush strokes that rendered the barn, trees, and sky. Other miniature landscape paintings are available in my Etsy gallery and in my Flickr Photostream.

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The Edge of Autumn--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Here is another of my little 5x7 inch miniature oil paintings. This one was created with the dampness and color of autumn in mind. Fog and drizzle is the name of the game in the Pacific Northwest. Just as the colors begin to turn, the rain sets in and soaks the landscape. Painting these little gems is a wonderful weekend pass time. I have filled my portfolio with these miniature landscapes. My Flickr collection is where I store them until it is time to let go and move them into a new home.

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Tree Line -- Original American Landscape Tree Painting

Today was a wonderful day for painting. Outside the rain is coming down in a slow autumn drizzle which gives my studio nice even lighting. On sunny days, I'm limited to painting in the morning because the afternoon light is too intense and the resulting glare makes it difficult to work. With the overcast lighting, I worked longer than usual. It felt really great! This little painting is 5x7 inches and is one of several small paintings I was able to produce. Working small is one of my favorite activities, but I'm getting the itch to paint something larger.

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Gallery Excitement--Trees and Woodworking

Today was an especially exciting day. Several of my 8x10 tree oil paintings were delivered to a Seattle gallery in Pioneer Square, Northwest Fine Woodworking. The paintings are framed with beautiful mahogany frames and will be displayed very soon. If you are visiting Pioneer Square, stop by the gallery and ask to see my work.

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Prairie Storm--Original Montana Landscape Oil Painting

As many of you probably know, the landscapes of Montana are one of my favorite subjects. The vistas include beautiful meadows, forests, and mountains--all subjects I enjoy painting. I long to visit the state again to gather in more beauty and paint more. My Etsy Gallery contains other small 5x7 inch landscape oil paintings as well as some of my other favorite subjects.

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Curious Cow -- Original Cow Oil Painting Portrait

Here she is--the third of my recent cow paintings--red cow on a field of green. This young lady is curious, but weary, like she is uncertain about the world at which she is peering. This painting like the last two, is a small 5x7 inch oil painting. Brush strokes and texture are easier to see in closeups. Oil paint is a great medium for creating special textural effects.

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Cowgirls -- Original American Cow Oil Painting

As promised, here is another of my little 5x7 inch cow paintings. These young ladies were created using professional grade oil paints on a gessoed hardboard surface. When I painted them, I used loose brushwork and thick paint. Closeups of the impasto can be found in the thumbnails at my Etsy Gallery Shop. Visit the gallery and click on the thumbnails for a larger view and information about purchasing this painting and others in this series.

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Mad Cows -- Original American Oil Painting

Painting cows is just plain fun. They have very expressive faces and their angled shapes are a joy to paint. I've added this 5x7 inch pair to my Etsy Gallery and will be adding other miniature cow portraits over the next few days. Closeups demonstrate the heavy texture of the paint I used when creating this duo.

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Autumn Arrival--Original American Landscape Oil Painting

It can't be denied. Fall is opening the door. The trees are turning. Science Made Simple provides a good explanation of the phenomenon of the changing leaves. Today's 8x10 inch oil painting takes its inspiration from this phenomenon. A gallery of closeups will allow you to see some of the impasto that characterizes this painting and learn more about the materials I used.

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Forest Surprise -- Original American Landscape Oil Painting

Point Defiance Park in Pierce County of Washington State provided the inspiration for this 5x7 inch miniature oil painting. There is a natural Rhododendron garden that boasts numerous examples of the plants which also carry the designation of the Washington State flower. Although this little painting does not include any of the lovely Rhododendron blossoms, it does reflect the brightness of the sunlight that sifts through the fir trees and highlights the natural vegetation. Closeups of the brushwork are available at my Etsy Gallery along with purchase information.

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Country of Birch --Original American Landscape

The painting of Birch trees is an activity I enjoy from time to time. Their light bark in contrast with the dark limbs and blemishes is fun to recreate. It is a delightful challenge to determine the range of colors which can help develop the illusion of Birch trees. In this particular painting, I used Ultramarine Blue to develop the shadows and darker elements of the trees. Yellow grass and leaves combine well with the blue to create a wonderful, summery green. Clicking on this closeup link provides several clickable thumbnails of this little 5x7 inch landscape oil painting. The same link provides information on purchase of this miniature oil painting. Viewers may also be interested in additional landscape paintings available at my Etsy Shop.

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