Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Two studio Paintings

The first painting is a Yosemity Valley View. and the second "The Swiss Cow" is for Lee Brown's ADNW Challenge.

Riverside Park, Cottage Grove

Went early to paint in cool 65F weather with friends.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Culp Creek Farm

On the way home, saw this scene in contra light, just had to paint it.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Plain Air excursion to Rujada

Spend the afternoon at Rujada Park, about a 40 minute Drive from home, a wonderful location and the temperature was about 70F in the shade, subject was great but again could not find the right colors and values, but I won't give up.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Mt. Pisgah tree shadows

I am always having trouble seeing and painting the values and colors of shadows.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

The old fishing hole

Early morning Tree study, before it gets to HOT, forecast 95F.