Ridgeline - Almost Completed

This is a new painting that I am working on...it is close to being finished. The composition comes from a trip to Steven's Pass. On the eastern side there were some beautiful ridgelines with mist and snow. Hope you enjoy the painting.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

I am almost finished with this painting. It has been a lot of fun...I hope you enjoy it.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

Now it is time to block in the horse and steers before working on the grasses and finishing vegetation. This definitely looks peaceful.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

Adding the vegetation is setting some boundaries for this pasture. I may have to push out the grass a bit and bring in some more neutral colors (grays) to tone down the painting.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

After blocking in the light and dark areas (not including the horses and steer to come), I have added washes of color, clouds, and some green. Next I will work on some trees in the middle ground and some bushes.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

It has been more than a month since I last entered anything into my blog. Currently I am working on paintings for the Western and Wildlife Art Show coming up in October. Here is the beginning of a new painting...I have blocked in the light and dark areas...the puzzle begins.

Stargazer Lilies - Work in Progress

This is a painting that I began recently as part of our celebration of the Edmonds In Bloom Garden Tour. The tour featured some of the most beautiful gardens in Edmonds and each garden hosted several artists who worked plein air to capture each garden's treasures. Unfortunately, I was not among them due to another commitment, but I kept thinking about what I would like to paint if I was there. Here is the answer...a colorful group of stargazer lilies.

Gallery North in Edmonds will be hosting the Edmonds in Bloom Plein Air Collection during the month of August. If you are in the neighborhood (508 Main Street, Edmonds, WA...on the circle next to Starbucks), please drop in.