"MUSTANG"   11 x 14   Oil

 Still experimenting with oil paints (versus acrylic), this illustration was completed in less than an hour. It may beg for more detail, but the attitude and pose bring precious memories of a sturdy horse who gave his heart for me in mountains and seashore and all trails in-between.

UPDATED "KILLBEAR ROCKS"  16 x 20  Oil

This oil painting is finally completed, allowing for more 'weight' to be placed on the right side of the illustration. Note the darker blue water, the birds in the sky, and more burnt sienna color in the shadow of the rocks on the right side. A good composition needs balance and harmony and I hope this updated version fits the bill. Make comparison with the painting posted on April 15.

"KILLBEAR ROCKS"   16 x 20   Oil

This site commemorates the area of many pleasant days of summer over the years. The rough texture of the rocks, the gritty sand beneath your feet, the whisper of wind in the trees, and the splash of the waters of Georgian Bay were all refreshing. Painting the rocks was a challenge only because of shifting from more shadows back to more sunlight. There may be a few changes yet to take place.

NOAH'S ARK   16 x 20

 

 

A request was made to supply some paintings to fill a big wall in the Mother's Room of our Temple. It is a challenge to select appropriate characters and present them in illustration for young minds. Noah's Ark should be readily recognized by young and old alike. Perhaps there will be another illustration to join this one in a potential series for that particular wall.