Near Post Oak Falls

"Near Post Oak Falls"

oil on linen panel

12x16

I haven't been painting very much lately, but I did finish this painting recently.  This is a painting of a scene in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  Behind the tree is a waterfall called Post Oak Falls.  Yes, that's my husband, Al, hiking.

Doe and Calf

"Doe and Calf"

14x11

oil on linen board

Last summer, in Colorado, we spotted a herd of antelope.  I was really excited to see so many calves among the herd.  This painting is a composite of two photos I took at the time.

Tlaquepaque Fountain

"Tlaquepaque Fountain"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$175

This painting was done from a photo I had taken of a courtyard in Sedona, Arizona on a trip there several years ago.  There is a beautiful shopping area in town called Tlaquepaque that is reminiscent of the architecture of Mexico.  I really enjoyed painting this scene with its afternoon shadows.  I am not painting as much at this time as I am trying to catch up with repainting the house--not as much fun as painting on canvas, but necessary.  I have decided to stop selling my paintings at art shows from now on.  I will reduce the prices and sell what I have at a local gallery.  The shows were getting to be too much work!   

Hot to Trot

"Hot to Trot"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$175

I had fun painting these strutting toms out to impress the hens.  Frankly, the hens don't look all that interested.  I painted this one from a photo I took in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Antelope House Overlook

"Antelope House Overlook"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$175

This is a scene of Canyon de Chelley.  At the base of the cliffs you can see the ruins of an Anasazi village named Antelope House because of the pictographs of antelopes on the cliff over the ruins.  You must hire an Indian guide to tour the canyon, but the trip is well worth it.  Notice the Jeep trails on the canyon floor.  

Mule Deer

"Mule Deer"

14x11

oil on linen panel
$140

I photographed this mule deer doe and fawn on my brother's property in Canon City, Colorado.  Paul lives up in the foothills and his property is visited often by various "critters."

"Ghost Ranch

"Ghost Ranch"

oil on linen panel

10x20
$185

I painted this scene several months ago in a larger version to go over our fireplace.  This is a smaller version in a different format.  Ghost Ranch is a beautiful area--a favorite spot for both artists and hikers.