Warm Winter Day

Today was an anomaly. Late January and 75 degrees. Quite a few folks took advantage of the sun and were out biking and walking. I took Stella out for an afternoon painting session.

It's supposed to be in the teens later this week, so it was nice to bike yesterday and paint today!

Brisk Afternoon

I painted this on a Saturday when a cold front was moving in, so it got colder and the paint got stickier. I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

January Cedar

I was drawn to the cedar highlighting this oak that had lost it's leaves and the limestone steps leading down into the creek bed.

9X12 oil on canvas board.

New Year

This is a 9x12 I did on January 2nd.

Old Barn

9x12 oil on canvas board.

Painted this New Years Eve near my house where hwy 620 meets toll 45. I was below the bridge, so somewhat out of site.

A highway patrolman stopped by to make sure I was OK. That was nice.

Happy New Year!

Early December

Early afternoon. 8X10 oil on canvas board.

Bent Cedar

8x10 oil on canvas board

Giving Thanksgiving

Saturday after Thanksgiving, I took advantage of the crisp temps and painted this 2 hour plein air.

The leaves are brown on some trees, gone on the others, and turning on the oaks. Still have a few weeks of beautiful colors!

Dry Creek Bed in Autumn

No matter the places I try to paint, I always find myself back here about 2 blocks from my house. Unfortunately, all the creeks in the area were devastated by the floods a few months ago, and still bare the scars and debris. I'll post a better photo soon.

Autumn Sycamore

8X10 Oil on Canvas Board

I painted out at Bull Creek Park yesterday, just before the clouds moved in. I've been meaning to catch the Sycamores turning. Plus, I love painting near creeks so Stella can take in a swim.