View From Quanna Parker Dam

"View From Quanna Parker Dam"

oil on linen panel

12x16

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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!

Nursing Calf

"Nursing Calf"

oil on linen canvas

12x16
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This was painted from a photo I took several weeks ago in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.  It was taken in the morning, providing interesting light.  I love painting scenes and animals in  dramatic lighting.  This week, we spent several days in the Refuge and I was able to take some very interesting photos.  I can hardly wait to paint some of them.

"Telluride"

"Telluride"

oil on linen panel

12x16
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I painted this from a photo I took on the bridge over the river near the Teluride city park.  I have painted this scene twice before on 8x10 and a 9x12 canvases.  I knew it would be a difficult painting and wanted to try it on smaller canvases before attempting it in a larger version.  I'm not entirely  pleased with the mountians in the background, but I don't know how to fix them at this time.  Maybe the solution will occur to me later.    

The Fisherman

"The Fisherman"

oil on linen panel

10x20
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When visiting Yellowstone I glimpsed this scene as we drove past and asked Al to stop and let me take a picture.  After I got out of the car I saw the fisherman.  What a beautiful place and day to fish!  This scene was quite difficult to paint.  The reflections in the water were a real challenge!  But the challenging paintings are the ones that teach you the most.

Along the Yellowstone

"Along the Yellowstone"

oil on linen panel

12x16
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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.

Avalanche Creek

"Avalanche Creek"

10x20

oil on linen

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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. 

View From Angel's Landing

"View From Angel's Landing"

oil on linen

16x12
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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!