Fishing From the Dam

"Fishing From the Dam"

oil on linen panel

12x16

This painting is of a fisherman fishing from the dam on Quannah Parker Lake in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  This is a beautiful curved dam built during the depression by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Wichita Mountains Bison

"Wichita Mountains Bison"

oil on linen canvas

36" x 36"

sold

This is a commission I just completed of bison in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  It is the largest painting I've completed so far.  I wasn't sure I would be able to paint such a large canvas in my tiny studio but I managed it.  Last weekend I attended an art show in Edmond, Oklahoma, and sold 15 paintings! 

Summer Herd

"Summer Herd"

oil on linen panel

10x20
sold

This is a scene I photographed in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge of a bison herd munching on summer grass with the mountains in the background.  

The Hidden Pool

"The Hidden Pool"

oil on linen panel

12x16

When my girlfriend, Renee, and I were hiking in the Treasure Lake area of the Wichita Mountains we came across this pool hidden in the rocks.  It was not an easy hike to get there, but it was well worth the walk.  The rocks in the wildlife refuge are not easy to paint, as they are worn down by time and erosion into unusual shapes.  But I keep trying.  It's my favorite area to paint!

Light and Shadow

"Light and Shadow"

oil on linen panel

10x20
sold

I took a photo of this scene on a recent trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  I added the deer from another photo.  I am always inspired by strong light and shadows--I especially like dramatic backlighting.  This one was fun to paint!  I used a combination of viridian green and alarizin crimson for the colorful shadows. 

View From Quanna Parker Dam

"View From Quanna Parker Dam"

oil on linen panel

12x16

sold

This scene is painted from a vantage point on top of Quannah Parker Dam on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  It was late afternoon, and the sun cast warm light over the hills, causing interesting shadows.  This one was very difficult to paint; the colors were a real challenge.  I'm not sure I am finished with it.  I may have to go back and work on it some more after I look at it awhile.  On a recent trip to the Refuge, my girfriend and I took many great photos of deer, elk, and the landscape.  I have so many good photos to work from I don't know where to start!  I love to paint the Wichita Mountains!  We have spent so many happy hours there, camping and hiking!

Autumn Colors

"Autumn Colors"

10x20

oil on linen panel

sold

I took a photo of this scene in the Wichita Mountains years ago and have painted it several times.  It's one of my favorite scenes to paint because of the variety of color.  This time I decided to paint it in this horizontal format. 

"Thelma and Louise"

"Thelma and Louise"

oil on canvas board

10x20

sold

I finished this painting this afternoon of two Longhorn cows.  I loved painting the brindle cow--she was a challenge.  I took a photo of these two several weeks ago at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  The herd was quite a ways away, but thanks to my trusty camera with its long lens, I was able to get some great photos.

I spent last weekend at the Downtown Edmond art show and sold twelve paintings.  I guess its probably time to raise my prices a bit.  I have kept them low because of the economy; but I am building up a clientel now.

Fall in the Refuge

"Fall in the Refuge"

oil on canvas board

12x16

 sold

This is a fall scene in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.   

The Perfect Day

"The Perfect Day"

oil on canvas board

12x16

sold 

I took a photo of this scene the day we were first allowed back into the national parks.  My girlfriend and I had been waiting all week to spend time in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and this day was absolutely glorious--perfect weather!  We took along our easels and painted in this very spot.  The rest of the day was so beautiful, we kept calling it the perfect day--hence the name!