Close Encownters

Close Encownters,8x8

At some point, if you live in Idaho, your going to paint a cow.

This one was friendly enough to let me get close (very nice cow, we would have had a conversation if she could talk).

Blue Sky Reigns

Blue Sky Reigns,16x20

The first thing I saw when I came up over the hill, was the sliver of blue that refused to give way to the clouds.

Healdsburg Wine II

Healdsburg Wine II , 9x12
One of the paintings I've been wanting to get to, since our trip down the coast last oct. The late afternoon sun created nice contrast between the hills and the vineyards.

Marsh Fields #2

Marsh Fields #2, 10x8This one I painted right after "Marsh Fields #1". I thought I would try a vertical and try different colors. I also wanted a bigger version. I really like these fall tones mixed with the water. They seem to just roll off the brush...

Marsh Fields, #1

Marsh Fields #1, 5x7  This is another one from a photo taken from the car. Only a very small cropped portion of the frame was used. Something just appealed to me here.

Rice Fields

Rice Fields, 9x12  This was painted from a photo taken while we were driving ( a common practice).So a lot was left to the imagination, as it was a very blury picture.