"Horses for Molly" (sold)

6"x8"

Oil on Board

This little painting is a commission for a dear friend. I love the image, though, and think I may paint a large version of it. There a so many subtleties that I couldn't put in because of the size of this one.

"Morning Warm-Up"

24"x24"

Oil on Cradled Board

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Well, I believe this is finished and it feels great! I am so used to painting the little pieces, that it is hard not to finish things in a day or so. However, it takes as long as it takes. . . I think that most of the challenges I faced with this painting were mainly because of it being larger than what I'm accustomed to--it was hard not to be all over the painting at the same time like you can be (almost) with a little piece. And then parts of it would be nearly dry when I'd go back to them after a day or so and it sometimes felt like beginning all over again. One thing that was helpful here for me, was using a limited palette. It wasn't hard to remix colors and to find the harmonies since I had just a few colors forming the foundation of the painting.

"Morning at the Stables" (sold)

8"x6"

Oil on Board

$100 plus $10 domestic s/h

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Another painting from the equestrian event this summer. It was a beautiful moment!

"It's a Dog's Life" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Board

$100 US plus $10 domestic s/h

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Sure feels good to paint a little painting! I have really missed these. I love the small, intimate format. This was a scene I saw at the High Desert Classic equestrian event this summer. It was a hot morning, but this dog looks like he's enjoying soaking up the sun! I think I'm going to try to do a 3x3' painting of this subject--one last painting to put in next month's show!