MOUNTAIN CANYON   16 x 20

Know what it's like to come across something you did years ago and think, "I can improve on that"? This was one of my earlier paintings that seemed too flat, with little perspective and much the same color. It was a pleasure to work with it again and put to use some of the tips I picked up this past couple of years of painting. It might still need some additional touching-up of warm colors and shading, but here's an improved version.

AURORA   12 x 16

 In the far north we often see colorful wonders in the sky, via the Aurora Borealis. Sometimes they shimmer, other times it appears as if a curtain is wafting in a breeze. The view is breathtaking when we see these Northern Lights.

FELINE HIDEOUT   8 x 10

 

 

Anyone who knows cats is aware of their love of little hide-away places. Kitties love an opportunity to snoop, and that's what this one has been doing. It was a new trial to try to capture the rough texture of the stones in the crumbling building, but it lends a nice contrast to the shadow of the window and the fur of the cat.

ARMY of GRAPES    8 x 10

 

 

Luscious flavors come to mind when we see the variety of colors and textures in a combination of fruits. This painting afforded me an opportunity to experiment with a selection of grapes in transparency and shading. But then I couldn't stop, thus came the "army." Hopefully someone will select this one to dress up their kitchen.

EQUINE TRIO   8 x 10

 The scene has changed from when we had our Quarter horses, but the beauty of equine form and grace remains in our memories. Horses love to graze in a good pasture and this trio is no different. Catching them to hit-the-trail will be something else. The colors range from sorrel to bay to chestnut.

STAIRWAY   8 x 10

 

The heat from the adobe walls seems to radiate from the canvas. This setting is a long way from snow-covered mountains and fir trees and otter ponds, but I like the abstract effect of the scene and the play of shadow and sunshine.