Friday, July 27, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Look to the sky.....



Just before sunset...


Pullman, WA at sunset


I've had clouds and sky on my mind these past few months.  I seem to be engaged in a totally different task when I look up and see some incredible sky hovering above me........just flaunting itself in front of my eyes, while I carry in the groceries or check the mailbox.  As if to let me know a beautiful painting is always waiting for me to paint....every day....any minute, I'm just not making time for it. 


The two paintings above were done on a hilltop in Pullman, WA.  The sun was setting and we grabbed all our gear and raced to catch the last of the light and color of that evening sky.  Fun!  I loved the speed and immediacy of these paintings.....color only!  My last lesson of the trip and I had no idea it was going to be taught. Thank you Henry for teaching me these past few years, I have appreciated all you have taught me. 






Monday, July 23, 2012

4th Avenue



"Fourth Avenue"
30" x 40"  oil

This painting is from 2006, but it's dear to my heart. 
This one marked the start of me taking oil painting seriously.
Soon after this painting, I created space in my home for a studio, and gave myself permission to buy lots of canvas and paints!  And that's where all the fun began!