Take your soft-vine charcoal and lightly sketch in the location of the wall and steps. It should be about 1/3 up from the bottom of the canvas. NOTE: Be sure the steps are located to the left of center. Once the wall and steps are located, then sketch in the layers of trees. There should…
Read MoreTITLE “Tulsa’s Woodward Park” SIZE 18 X 24 – Horizontal Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Late Summer TIME OF DAY: Early Morning (Misty, Foggy) INSPIRATION Atmosphere, Atmosphere, Atmosphere! This painting is all about atmosphere. For me and for most artists, a foggy, misty, hazy effect is an artist paradise. There is…
Read MoreTITLE “Midnight Mountain Glow” SIZE 18 X 24 – Vertical Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Winter TIME OF DAY: Midnight INSPIRATION I suppose after living up in the high country of Angel Fire, New Mexico, I fell in love with the beautiful deep-blue skies during the day and the deep dark…
Read MoreTITLE “Father’s Love” SIZE 18 X 24 – Horizontal Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Springtime TIME OF DAY: Early Morning INSPIRATION What can I say? Most of us love birds and nature. Especially in today’s crazy world – spending time outdoors, observing God’s creations is an amazing experience. And after many…
Read MoreTITLE “COOL GULLS GROTTO” SIZE 18 X 24 – Horizontal Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Unknown TIME OF DAY: Early Morning INSPIRATION The ocean and seascapes in general have always been a favorite subject for artists to paint … mostly because they are so challenging: constantly changing, moving, and transforming into…
Read MoreTITLE “THE PERFECT STORM” SIZE 18 X 24 – Horizontal Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Spring TIME OF DAY: Late Evening (Stormy Sky) INSPIRATION As much as I have enjoyed traveling all over this great USA Country and seeing incredible landscapes of snow-capped mountains, vast prairies, beautiful placid lakes, waterfalls, wildlife,…
Read MoreTITLE “FALL’S RESORT” SIZE 18 X 24 – Vertical Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Autumn TIME OF DAY: Very Late Evening INSPIRATION Without a doubt, most find Autumn to be their favorite season – and even more so for artists. The vast array of colors, tones, values, light, mood, and atmosphere…
Read MoreTITLE “GLORIOUS DESERT BLOOM” SIZE 18 X 24 – Horizontal Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Early Spring TIME OF DAY: Very Late Evening INSPIRATION This painting is taken from a stretch of road between Payson, Arizona, and Scottsdale/Mesa, Arizona on Highway 87. This is a magnificent drive as you descend out…
Read MoreTITLE “MIGHTY CASCADES” SIZE 18 X 24 – Vertical Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Summer TIME OF DAY Late Evening INSPIRATION What can I say about waterfalls except that they are really fun to paint. They are inspiring, calming, and like looking into a crackling fire, are mesmerizing. There is just…
Read MoreTITLE “My Favorite Place” SIZE 18 X 24 – Horizontal Format Medium Duct, Pre-primed Cotton Stretched Canvas SEASON: Winter TIME OF DAY:Late Afternoon – Early Evening INSPIRATION I know what some of you are thinking … snow is hard to paint. Yes, it does have its challenges but learning how to paint snow properly will…
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