Workshop in the Rogue Valley on 7/22

Here's the poster for an upcoming workshop. Those of you on my email list will be getting the announcement soon!

Iris Fields / Kaiser, Oregon

This one still has bugs on it and is quite wet. I was anxious to post and share cause it was such a great spot and I liked the way it turned out.

Creativity increases as judgement and criticism decrease

Lake Natoma III / 2011

A beautiful Sacramento day. Was surprised to see the grass on the hills this dry, this early in the season. Maybe the recent rains brought back some green?

Oregon Coast 12"x16" Oil Sold

I've made a few changes to this one. Added a little more warmth to the sky

McKenzie River Scene 8'x10" oil

First painting of the day at the McKenzie Orchards Bed & Breakfast.
Beautiful lodging, access to the Mckenzie River and its lovely surrounding scenery. Who could ask for more?

Poplars at Days End 8"x10"

Painting at the McKenzie Orchard Bed & Breakfast on Friday the 13th. I must admit that is one of my luckiest days. The weather was great, the scenery inspiring, the company of friendly plein air painters, and wonderful hosts! The owners (Tom & Karen Reid) were so gracious, warm, and generous in that they provided a delicious gourmet lunch for all of us starving artists. Karen is an expert chef and teaches cooking classes there as well. I highly recommend this place for any special occasion!

The website: http://mkobb.com/

Aspens in Mist 16"x12" oil

Although I've seen Aspen trees painted many times before, it is usually during the Fall when their leaves are yellow. Of course I had to be different and paint them while it still looks like winter. It was actually last week that I was in the Cascade Range along the Brightenbush River and was surrounded by these lovely trees. Not much color going on but the patterns of these trees are what interested me.