Beach View 1

Beach View 1, 3.5x5

These first 2 in oil are small because I'm trying "small pieces" with the idea I would be able to do more. But I think thats not always the case - Next time I'll do a bigger one. The key for me is to learn how to work faster.This is the first" beach" for me - and there will be more - since I'm spending more time there!

Valley Road 1

Valley Road 1, 3.5x5

My first oil in many months. Trying to change to oil for a while to try something new. The only thing I don't like is the drying time - for moving, scanning, etc.

Dream Day

Dream Day,8x8
I did this about 3 years ago. I decided to post this because I like the dream quality. The day was one of those magical days and the air was just right. The "loose kid"painted this one. I almost named this " The Three Musketeers".Soon, I will be painting more and posting new work.

Creek Reflections

Creek Reflections, 10x8
This would be my first painting since January.I chose this subject because I found a new monthly challenge blog, created by Pam Van Londen, http://paintingchallenge.wordpress.com/ .This was a challenge for me because I got stuck in the details - as usual. I guess I will be "reflecting" on that. If not for this" challenge", I would have chosen something less busy - hence, the challenge.

Columbia Gorge

Columbia Gorge,10x8
This was done sometime in January after taking a quick trip to the coast. I didn't post until now, because this is the first opportunity I had to "fix" some of the shadows.

Lucky Dog

Lucky Dog, 7x5

This is one of my Mom's dogs, he lives a pampered life in Hawaii. When he's not eating, playing or getting in trouble, he likes to audition for the RCA record label.

Leaves and Sky

Leaves and Sky, 5x4

Had to paint something like this before all the blue sky is gone.It looks like rain from now and all the leaves will be leaving with the sun.