AUTUMN GALA   11 x 14  Acrylic

It's THAT time of year when the leaves change color with the touch of frost. I tried a more relaxed approach to the forms and shapes on this painting, using a bigger brush, but I'm not quite able to get the effect I want. I like the contrasts of deep woods shadows versus the leaves catching the sunshine, laid against the background of the blue mountains. You may see an update on this selection later on.

GRASSLANDS    12 x 24    Acrylic

Many of us enjoy "wide open spaces" and when we venture upon a scene that allows the eye to view miles in the distance, it satisfies our longings for space. I debated on whether to add a herd of buffalo or cattle or antelope to the scene, but even if they are not visible at this point, we know they are grazing just over the next hill. The dimensions on this painting add to the horizontal vista.

 

OWLET    8 x 10     Acrylic

Young birds are appealing and this little owlet carries an expression due to what he is seeing. It could be an approaching cat or possibly another owl who has returned to the tree with a choice morsel of food. Whatever the reason, this painting is an addition to the series of animal faces recently portrayed. I hope you enjoy.