Columbia Cliff

This is from this morning and I'm happy with it considering it took me 1 and 1/2 hrs. including set up and take down. In addition to a VERY inquisitive Yellow Jacket that kept returning to check on my progress, I was rapidly losing shade and, with the heat, I was afraid I'd end up featured on the menu of the local McD's. 9 X 12 oil on canvas

Rasmussen's Flowers

I got an early start this morning at the Gorge Pleinairists' chosen site for the week and was finished before the rest of the group showed up. Today is HOT and, besides, early am light is generally better. oil on canvas 8 X 10 purchase for $100 unframed plus shipping.

Looking to Washington

This was painted early in the morning several days ago while the clouds hung low. oil on canvas. 8 X 12. $200 unframed.

Conboy Wildlife Preserve

This morning was breezy, cool and cloudy-very enjoyable. I've never painted under these conditions thinking about how difficult it is to obtain an interesting painting. I have to get rid of my tube of Brown Madder Alizarin- a very DEADLY color. This plein air painting is authenticated by the insects and seeds stuck to the surface. oil on canvas 8 X 12 Purchase for $180 unframed

Koberg Beach

Yesterday, while out painting with friends, I had a bit of a breakthrough. I tried using a large brush which I'd been carrying for a long time, but not using. It forced me to loosen up. I'm hopeful it continues in that. oil on canvas 8 X 10 $160 unframed.

Family Outing

Two weeks ago I went to Hood River's waterfront to photograph a visiting sailing ship, the Lady Washington. I didn't get very useful photos of the ship, but enjoyed this scene. oil 14 X 18. $500 unframed.

Clamp Lamp

I thought it would be an interesting challenge to deal with a very strong contrast between light/shadow. oil 8 X 10 Purchase for $160

Mill Creek

I'm looking forward to spring as much as anyone, but meanwhile... Mill Creek runs behind my neighbor's property. oil 11 X 14 Purchase for $300 unframed.

Markham Road Redux

This is a modified version of yesterday's post. This painting lifted my spirits on a glum day and I posted in haste. A friend pointed out an area of visual confusion which, hopefully, I've solved. 11X14 oil. Purchase for $300 unframed

Mountain Stream

Driving through the Blue Mountains, I spotted this little creak with lush grass growing on one side and a barren rocky slope on the other. 12X16 oil Purchase for $400

Sunday at Rasmussen's

Rasmussen's fruit and vegetable stand is a popular place to be in Hood River, OR on a Sunday afternoon in the fall. oil 11X14 This piece can be purchased at Esprit Decor Gallery in Phoenix AZ

Ken

Our model last Friday has been a play director at the Columbia Center for the Arts; another talent he has is the ability to sit very still for 3 hours. oil 12X16 SOLD