High Desert Symphony

 

 

​Painted this en plein air

 while traveling through Oregon's SE high desert.

The colors and atmosphere of this region are stunning.

 

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

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Seabirds

 

 

​A few more of the many seabirds

 that find sanctuary along the Olympic NP coastline in WA.

 They nest and feed here in spring and summer

 which is a great time for viewing.

 

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

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Pelagic Cormorants

 

 

​The Olympic NP in WA is a sanctuary

for many varieties of seabirds along the NW coast of the peninsula,

where I traveled as part of my summer roadtrip.

This rugged and wild shoreline

is a protected area that is beautiful and the birds are amazing.

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas

 

$35.

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Summer Pasture

 

 

​A plein air painting

of a pasture with rolled bales of hay

 with wildflowers growing up around them.

 I painted this while on a summer roadtrip.

Some scenes are too lovely to pass up.

 I had to stop and paint this one.

 

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

 

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Scarlet Geraniums in White Tin Pitcher

 

​Scarlet geraniums, in a vintage white tin pitcher, 

show neon reds against the subtler green of their leaves. 

 

7" x 5" oil on canvas panel

(palette knife and brush work)

 

$35.

available from my DPW Gallery

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note: be aware that different monitors show colors with subtle differences.

 

Crimson and Purple

 

 

​The brilliant red anemones stand among these little purple flowers,

like garden royalty.

 

7" x 5" oil on canvas panel

 

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Marigolds

 

 

These Marigolds live in a pot on the steps of the front porch,

welcoming visitors with their cheery golden countenances.

 I love the way their petals reflect various shades of gold and orange,

 and chose to paint them in such a way that this feature stands out.

 

 

5" x 7" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Just Peachy Roses

 

 

Peachy pink roses,

early bloomers from the garden.

 

7" x 5" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

beginning bid $30.

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Low Tide at Sunset

 

 

 

 

​Another Oregon seascape painting. 

Along the rocky coastline, there are places

where the low tides leave pools of water among the rocks.

 Because of the often misty conditions and low lying fog,

 the sunsets are spectacular.

 

5" x 7" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Easy Being Green

 

 

 

 

Painted for DPW's "Green" challenge.

 Being spring, when everything is shades of green,

 from the moss on the tree trunks, to the new grasses and leaves on the trees,

 it was pretty easy to paint this one.

 I walk/hike almost everyday in this county park near where I live.

  So I took this picture with my phone as I neared the river,

 because I liked the scene;

and used it to paint this painting.

 

 

5" x 7" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

with a beginning bid of $30.

 

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Day Lilies

 

 

​The garden is teeming with pretty yellow day lilies.

They line the walkway and everyday I pass them, admiring their beauty.

They seem to grow in a jungle of flashing gold and green,

so tangled, that I never before thought to paint them - until today.

 I am quite pleased with the effort.

 

7" 5" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Gardenia in Red Bowl

 

 

The subtle colors in the white petals

 of this sweet smelling Gardenia,

 is what makes this wonderful flower so spectacular.

 It floats in a red lacquer bowl

which sets off the creamy white petals and dark green leaves,

 making for a lovely still life.

 

5" x7" oil on canvas panel

 

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