"Determination!" Cowboy on Bucking Bronc (sold)

8"x6"

Oil on Panel

The word "determination" kept going through my mind as I painted this--the horse was determined to lose the rider and the rider determined to stay on for the full 8 seconds!  I don't really remember the result, just the lesson!

"Bull Rider" framed rodeo paintng (sold)

Painting size: app. 5"x5", Framed size: app. 7.5"x7.5"

Oil on Panel

It's a fun challenge to fit so much energy into such a little space!  This painting is framed as shown below.

"Quiet Presence--European Sculpture Garden at the Met" (sold)

8"x8"

Oil on Panel

The scene of this little painting is at the Met in NYC.  I was so struck by the light in this space--absolutely beautiful, lots of shadows and contrast.  Too, I really noticed the contrast of the sculptures perched unmoving on their pedastals with the people walking through the place.  Quite a juxtaposition of energies!  I used a different palette of colors for this painting:  yellow ochre, raw sienna, Indian red, burnt umber, ivory black, chromatic black and white.  It's amazing the beautiful array of colors you can get out of that and almost ideal for this subject.  I'm afraid my photo isn't picking up the warming tones of the painting--the lights have alot of warmth to them.

"Swans in Winter Light" framed painting (sold)

Painting size:  5"x5", Framed size:  7.5"x7.5"

Oil on Panel

One of the things I love abouty Bend is the swans that live here. Everytime I see them on a walk, it just does something to bring the specialness of the day up a notch. This painting is in a lovely wood frame that looks like hammered copper.  It was difficult to capture it in a photo, but I think this gives the idea. 

"Scratchin'!" (sold)

5.375"x5.375"

Oil on Panel

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Another sunny day in chickenland. . .

"Rooster" framed painting (sold)

Painting dimensions:  3.25"x3.25", Framed size:  9"x9"

Oil on Panel

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I've been doing little--REALLY little--paintings to fit into frames that I've accumulated and this is one of them--a version of the rooster, Stewey.  Even so little, he has a way of coming across as big!  This painting is framed.  Email me if you'd like a price for the unframed painting.

"Morning Workout" equestrian painting and Cleaning-my-studio Sale!! (sold)

8"x6"

Oil on Panel

. . .a little painting I've shown alot and just hasn't seemed to have found a home yet, so maybe this is its lucky day!

See more of the paintings on sale by going to my "Cleaning-my-Studio" page.

"Swallowtail Butterfly" framed painting (sold)

5.25"x5.25" including frame

acrylic on panel

At this time of year, the galleries are asking for small "treasures" for their holiday shows.  I've been really attracted to butterflies lately and have been making other small paintings of them that could be tree ornaments.  This one, however, I painted to fit the frame.  And, if I do say so myself, though it is tiny, it's stunning!

By the way, below is another painting that is going on my "Cleaning-out-my-studio" page.  Find the page title to click on up on the right to see more paintings that are part of this sale.

"Three Plus Two"

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

$40 includes domestic s/h

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"Running Like the Wind" (sold)

6"x12"

Oil on Panel

This is one of my favorites when it comes to my animal paintings--it was so much fun capturing the joy and the energy of this little guy chasing and being chased!

"KC With His Red Ball"

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

$100 plus $10 domestic s/h

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KC is another one of the dogs that we see alot of at the dog park.  He is so much fun to watch--he doesn't run, he "gallumphs" and I think he could chase balls all day if he had the chance.  A very sweet and huge standard poodle that we all have a soft spot for.  I like using limited palettes and I had been given some Maimeri Puro oils that I used for this: primary cyan, primary yellow and primary red.  I also used radiant white and ivory black.

"Little Westie" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

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This little Westie is one of the dogs we have all enjoyed at one of our local dog parks--he's quite the guy, loves to run and always up for chasing or being chased.

"Drumming Man"--Cleaning-Out-My-Studio Sale!

6"x8"

Oil on Panel

$40 includes domestic s/h

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This little painting is of a drummer with Obo Adi who was playing here in Bend on a hot summer day at a local farmer's market.  Quite the treat!

"Beneath the Mural" NYC Public Library, McGraw Rotunda (sold)

12"x8"

Oil on Panel

This is one of those paintings I've been wanting to do for awhile!   They are sitting on a bench under one of the murals created by Edward Laning in the McGraw Rotunda of the NYC Public Library.  I hope to do this again in a larger format, though totally enjoyed this one!

"Feeding the Chickens"

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

$125 plus $10 domestic s/h

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The more I looked at yesterday's painting, the less happy I was with it, so here it is with changes.  I added the chickens and changed a couple of other details.  I think it's definitely an improvement!  Needless to say, yesterday's painting no longer exists. . .

"In the Farmyard, Feeding the Rooster"--not available

Oil on Panel

6"x6"

A friend of mine took photos of this little girl and sent them to me--a great subject!  I was attracted by the lighting and the feel of the hot summer day.