Cedar Posts

8"x10" oil on linen canvas panel

Second day of Fall, still in the 100's, but that will change. Regardless, I've painted here before, but this time there were some wonderful colors on the trees and the Prickly Pear was bearing fruit.

Two Sheds

8"x10" oil plein air

Salt Lick Vineyards

8"x10" oil on canvas board

Finally had a chance of rain on Saturday. I headed down south towards Driftwood and got this painting finished just before it poured.

Water Tank

8"x10" oil on canvas panel

With the wild fires burning in the distance, I painted this at Old Settlers Park on Monday, Labor Day. It was a cool 92 degrees, much better than the 100's we've been having!
Sure hope they contain the fires soon. So far, 34,000 acres and 785 homes have been claimed.

Below The Dam

8"x10" oil on canvas board
I took advantage of the breezy Saturday and went to my favorite haunt to paint. This is below one of the small dams in the park. The dam is under construction, hence the brown "dirt" in the background.

Waning Light

12"x20" oil on linen canvas

With the days in the 100's, this weekend I decided to devote my time to the studio. I wanted to paint a scene that reminded me of the coming fall, my favorite time of year. Luckily, I have a lot of reference material.

Stable Door

8"x10" oil on canvas panel

I got a call from a friend to meet him somewhere near my house to paint. I chose Old Settlers Park, knowing he would enjoy the scenery. At first I resisted meeting him, other plans, but after about 5 minutes decided to paint. Glad I did!

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.