"Zion Morning"

12x16

oil on canvas board

sold

I painted the top painting in 2010 and was not pleased with it, so I decided to repaint it.  The bottom painting is the edited version.  I enjoy repainting canvases from time to time to see if I can improve on what was painted years ago.  The colors are warmer in the second version and the river has better reflections in it.  I do like the second painting better--hopefully I am getting better at expressing myself in oils.

"I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills"

oil on canvas board

20x10
$140

This is a scene from the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge--one of my favorite areas to paint.  This particular scene is found on the trail to the Narrows.  There is a place overlooking the stream that has plenty of rocks on which to sit and enjoy the view.  I started this painting before I attended the Edmond Art Show and finished it after I returned.  I did well at the show despite the cold windy weather--I sold 10 paintings!  Now I am inspired to paint more.  I always enjoy visiting with my fellow artists and I picked up a few painting tips from them as well.