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.   

Duck Creek

"Duck Creek"

oil on linen panel

10x20
$165

This is a creek we discovered in eastern Utah while we were wandering the back roads on one of our trips.  We stopped and enjoyed wandering the area.

West Cache Creek Overlook

"West Cache Creek Overlook"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$160

We have been hiking many times in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge but had never before taken the short hike to this overlook.  On our last trip to the refuge, we stopped at a very small parking spot to take the walk over the hill and were amazed at this view of the river.  It was late in the afternoon and the trees were alight with the afternoon sun while the shadows provided some dramatic contrast.

Donkey and Colt

"Donkey and Colt"

oil on linen panel

9x12
$140

These donkeys are in the field near our neighborhood.  Every year there is a new foal born and I love to take photos of the new arrival.  

Reflections

"Reflections"

oil on linen panel

8x10
$140

This is a small detail from a photograph I took several years ago of a stream in the state of Washington.  Moving water with reflections is a challenge to paint!

Two Does

"Two Does"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$175

This is a painting of two does I photographed in the wildlife refuge many years ago.  I had painted them years ago and decided to repaint the same scene to see if I my style of painting has changed.  The photo was taken in the campground.  There is a herd of deer that hangs around the campground hoping to be fed.

The Hogan

"The Hogan"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$150

On a trip through Canyon de Chelley, I took a photo of this Navajo hogan.  I enjoyed painting the big old tree with the canyon colors peeking through the branches.

Old Truck

"Old Truck"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$170

This old rusty truck is located in Canon City Colorado.  I took a photo of it this summer.  I left out some of the background in the photo--namely a trailer and the surrounding trash.

Light and Shadow

"Light and Shadow"

oil on linen panel

10x20
$190

I took a photo of this scene one late afternoon in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  I added the deer from another photo.  I loved painting the cool shadows in this one.

Fleeing Elk

"Fleeing Elk"

oil on linen panel

11x14
$160

We saw a herd of elk one late afternoon in Estes Park, but I didn't have my camera with me.  So Al took some photos with his cell phone.  Even though there wasn't much detail in the pictures, the lighting was really beautiful!  This cow was fleeing from our car.  Estes Park is a great place to take elk photos, as the elk are very plentiful and unafraid of humans.  

"Bison Portrait"

20x16

oil on canvas panel
sold

I didn't really get this close to this bull when I took his picture.  I have a nice long lens on my camera, so I'm able to get good close-up shots and stay alive.  I had painted this bison previously on an 11x14 sized canvas and decided I'd like to try a much larger one.  I enjoyed painting this one!

Riders in the Canyon

"Riders in the Canyon"

oil on linen panel

12x16
$175

This was painted from a photo I took one morning when Al and I took a hike into Canyon de Chelly.  The weather that morning was gorgeous and the lighting was really beautiful.  Just when I was about to take a photo of this scene, a pair of horseback riders rode through.  I couldn't have planned it any better!  Canyon de Chelly is really worth seeing!  It's a painter's paradise!

Moose in Sprague Lake

"Moose in Sprague Lake"

oil on linen panel

16x20
$175

On a recent trip to Estes Park, Colorado, we went for a short hike around Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.  There was a moose in the middle of the lake who posed for photos for quite awhile.  You can see how shallow this lake is; it was a perfect depth for him to wade in and feed on the vegetation.  We were told by someone from the area that moose are very seldom seen in the Park.

Graylight

"Graylight"

oil on linen panel

16x12
$165

While visiting my best friend, Renee, in Mississippi, we spent some time with her daughter, Audrey, watching her groom and exercise her horse, Scarlet, who is an Arabian- Mustang cross.  The name, Scarlet, didn't seem to fit this painting, so Renee suggested the name Graylight.  She has always been better than I am at naming paintings.