Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Along the Yellowstone

"Along the Yellowstone"
oil on linen panel
12x16
sold
On our receint trip to Yellowstone, I took many pictures of a bison herd by the Yellowstone River.  This one was very large and muscular.   I enjoyed painting him against the backdrop of the river.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Avalanche Creek

"Avalanche Creek"
10x20
oil on linen
sold
On our recent trip to Glacier National Park, my husband and I, along with friends, hiked along Avalanche Creek.  What a beautiful hike that was--breathtaking!  I had such an enjoyable time painting this one.  The movement of the water was a challenge to capture, but exciting to paint.  I took quite a few photos on our trip through Yellowstone, Glacier, the Tetons, and the Wind River area.  This is the first one I've painted since our return. 

Sunday, September 7, 2014

View From Angel's Landing

"View From Angel's Landing"
oil on linen
16x12
sold
                                                                 

A few years ago, on a trip to Zion National Park, Al and I hiked up to the top of Angel's Landing.  This painting was done from a photo I took at the top.  That was quite a hike, but the view was well worth it!  I'm not sure we would be able to hike that one again.  I love the colors in the national parks in Utah!  They're such fun to paint!

Friday, September 5, 2014

The Virgin River

"The Virgin River"
oil on linen
9x12
sold
I have painted this scene of the Virgin river near Zion Nation Park a few times in the past and have never been fully satisfied with the results.  So I tried another small one of this scene.  I'm still not really satisfied with it, so I will probably try try again.