Ima Lee's Barn

9x12

oil on linen panel

On Sunday, I went back out to Mrs. Sorenson's farm to paint. After she arrived from church, she drove her car down to where I was painting and stepped out in her Sunday dress and a walking cane to see my work. It was chilly and she didn't wear a coat, so couldn't stay long, but she still had a lot to say and even chided me about my beard. She doesn't approve. 

I've always been impressed by folks who have worked the land all their lives, and how easily they adapt to hard times. She has numerous health issues but plows ahead...no pun intended.

Studio nudes

"Leaning"
24"x32"
oil on linen canvas

"On The Rocks"

9"x12"

oil on linen canvas

Here are two recent studio paintings. The one on the top I completed before Christmas. I painted the small one yesterday and today.



Wishing Window

9"x12"

oil on linen canvas

I haven't been inspired to paint the human figure for quite some time. I actually started out as a figurative painter and showed my paintings in Arizona in the late 80's and early 90's. If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's to go with my instincts.
 

Shadowed Shed

8"x10"

oil on linen panel

I painted this Christmas Eve on a warm, beautiful day under a huge live oak at Old Settlers Park.
 



Winter Coming

 8"x10"

oil on linen panel

Ima Lee Sorenson owns this vast property of cropland in Hutto and allowed me to paint on her land.
She turns 93 years young in January. Mrs. Sorenson rode her mower from her house to meet and chat while I painted. She drove back to her house and within about 15 minutes came back with a painting she wanted me to critique!

Thanksgiving Staycation paintings

Into The Trees

8" x 10"

oil on panel

I painted this little piece during the annual Powerhouse Animation picnic at Zilker Park on Friday.

What a beautiful day, ending up at Uncle Billy's Brew Pub with the gang for beer and bites.

Larry's Land

8"x10"

oil on panel





 Yesterday was quite windy. Even more so in the open fields of Hutto. I decided to paint some farm equipment and headed to a place I'd seen from the road. I was taking some photos when a truck pulled up. I wasn't sure who to ask for permission, so I was a little nervous. The man asked what I was doing and when I told him, he said he saw me from his house and asked his son if dove season was still open. He had allowed his sons friends to hunt on the property and I had noticed a lot of shotgun shells on the ground. Apparently season was over, so he drove over to check me out. After my explanation and several apologies, I introduced myself and shook his hand. He smiled and gave me permission to return. I gave him my card and told him about a painting of his house I had down a few months ago. That painting is titled "Hutto Silos". You meet some great folks while painting, but I'll make sure I follow protocol in the future. Thanks Larry!

Turning

oil on linen panel

9"x12"

Painted this off a walking path near my house. It's great to see some color in all the greens of summer. 

Window

oil on linen panel

9"x12"