Sunday, December 20, 2015

The Three Amigos

"The Three Amigos"
oil on linen panel
12x16
sold

These are three longhorn calves I photographed at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  I really enjoy painting longhorns--they are so colorful!

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Mother and Daughter

"Mother and Daughter"
oil on linen panel
12x16

I took a photo of these two deer in the campground at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge a few months ago.  There are a herd of deer that frequent the campground.  Painting animals completely in shade is harder than painting them in dramatic lighting, but I'm satisfied with the results I achieved in this painting.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Ghost Ranch

"Ghost Ranch"
13x38
oil on linen panel
NA

I painted this long painting to replace a print I have over my fireplace.  That's why it's such an unusual size.  This is painted from a photo I took a few months ago at Ghost Ranch, a beautiful area north of Sante Fe.  We first visited it in the late afternoon, when the light was very dramatic.  This was our first sight of the area---spectacular!  I truly enjoyed painting this one--the colors and the dramatic lighting were so much fun to paint.  

Horses in Canyon de Chelly

"Horses in Canyon de Chelly"
10 x 20
oil on linen panel
$175

I took a photo of this small herd of horses while on a guided tour of Canyon de Chellly.  The guide was nice enough to stop while I took several photos.  My husband thinks that the horse's tail in back of the horse on the left is too confusing, but I kind of like it.  I think the painting might be boring without it.  Comments anyone?  I may leave it in and see if it sells as is.  If it doesn't I will take it out.