Seen Better Days

8"x10" oil on canvas panel

Painted this plein air early on Saturday. I was the main course for a marauding army of ants. Note to self, "Must not forget my bug spray." Otherwise, it was hard to stay true to the bend in the roof caused by the left side conceding to gravity and the three gates refusing to comply.

Hangin' On

16"x20" oil on canvas

Summer Clouds

8"x10" oil on canvas panel

Hard to muster up the gumption to get out on these hot humid days to paint. The clouds were painted this morning while it was still in the 90's. I painted the brook last Sunday. It's similiar to working out. Once you really get into it, you need to keep fueling the fire.

Shady Brook

8"x10" oil on canvas panel

Broke Down

16"x20"- oil on linen canvas

First studio painting in awhile. I've been enjoying painting outside so much that I've been neglecting the larger canvas.

Holding On

9x12-oil on canvas board

Looking for a place to catch the clouds yesterday evening, I almost didn't get to paint. So much barbed wire and "No Trespassing" signs, but I managed to find this spot just before sunset. I especially was drawn to the big red barn and buildings across the field. I had to work loose and fast. Started at 7 and packed up an hour later.

Hot June Morn

9"x12" oil on canvas panel

It's been in the 100's with about 80% humidity for the last month, with no rain. At least the clouds have been amazing. I kept having to stop and shoo off a deer that was curious about Stella. I was a little nervous that she might have been protecting her fawns. Stella pretty much just ignored her until she got too close. Forgot my camera!

Trumpet Vine

8"x10" oil on canvas panel.
I painted this in my backyard on Sunday afternoon as a storm was passing overhead. For a little rain, I would have gladly packed up and run into the house. Alas, not to be, but I'm happy I finally captured this old vine in bloom.

Brushy Creek Park

9"x12" oil on canvas panel

Stella's favorite place to play ball. This park is near my house and I wanted to paint some clouds. So, I painted in the afternoon on Saturday with the sun to my back, (in the shade of an oak), while Stella played in the mud holes that were a creek 2 weeks ago. It already feels like the dog days of summer!

Still Waiting

9"x12" oil on canvas panel

Memorial Day started with some wonderful clouds, so I grabbed my stuff around 10 a.m. and hit Old Settlers Park. This old barn and farm equipment caught my eye.