Pinnacles at Sunrise

​Early morning, a favorite time of mine to paint,

 offered this spectacular sight of the Pinnacles in W. Wyoming. 

The sky was a pale yellow, 

with lavender shadows on the pinnacles 

where the morning light had not yet reached.

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$35.

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Pend Oreille Falls

I painted this while on the part of my summer road trip 

which took me through beautiful NE Washington state

near the Canadian border.

It is mostly a plein air painting, 

with a few additional touches done in the studio.

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

$35.

available in my DPW Gallery

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On Vacation

For the months of July through September

I will be traveling and painting.

 

If you wish to purchase a painting,

go to my DPW Gallery (see sidebar)

you can email me through Daily Paint Works

for arrangements.

Thank you and have a happy summer!



Irises with Shell

 

 

I've been busy all through June and haven't had the time

to complete a new painting.

I had intended to paint these Irises in oil

after painting them in watercolors (see below)..

So this is it.

I added extra bright colors as background

for the delicate whites and blues of the irises.

 

6" x 8"  oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Irises, Shell and Blue Bowl

 

​Painted from a combination of two challenge photos,

one of irises in a garden,

and the other of an assortment of shells with a blue jar. 

Challenge was to place any combination together in a painting.

I chose to make a floral still life,

changing the jar to a bowl, using one shell

and placing the irises behind the bowl.

I also experimented with mixed media of watercolors and acrylics.

 

6" x 9" mixed media  on linen paper

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Old Sentinal

 

 

​An old and twisted tree

stands sentinel in the early dawn,

along a ranch road. 

 

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Red Climbing Roses

 

 

​When I saw these gorgeous red roses

climbing up this wonderful old crumbling and patched rock wall

- well it was a painting waiting to happen.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Under the Sea

 

 

Painted for daily paint works underwater challenge.

I tried to capture the beauty and wonder of the seascape

beneath the seas surface -

bright coral, intense plant colors and iridescent fish,

all captured in the muted light coming from the seas surface.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Momma Bird

 

Greeting I painted for my mom for Mother's Day!

 

 

 

Garden Shed

 

 

 

​Painted for DPW's Garden Challenge.

I painted an old garden shed, and composed this painting

from the various flowers that grow on the property:

pink rhodies, a bed of blue irises, yellow azaleas, magenta clematis.

Besides the garden implements,

I added birds

and one little lady bug (can you find her) for interest.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Cattle Drive

 

 

Painted from some photos I took on a road trip

through south eastern Oregon, where there are many ranches.

I had to wait on the road because of the cattle drive

- cows go where they want.

It was interesting to watch these cowboys moving the cattle along.

So I took a few pictures and enjoyed the experience.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas

 

SOLD

 

available on my DPW Gallery

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Mimi

 

 

​This painting was done from 'Paint and Draw Together' challenge 

using a photo of the blog owner, Lela Stankovic's sister. 

The photo was taken in bright sunlight,

so I toned down the harshness of the shadows

without eliminating them completely,

to soften and better reveal her features.

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

 

available on my DPW Gallery

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Front Porch

 

 

​A wrap around porch is a pleasant place

to sit and enjoy life;

with the bright colors of spring flowers

and the dappled shade and sunlight.

 

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Fresh From the Garden

 

 

Painted for DPW's Veggie Challenge.

These are a few of my picks from the local farmers market:

turnips, grape tomatoes, ruby red Swiss chard. 

For my painting setup I accented them

with my bottle of Balsamic Vinegar for extra interest.

This was a fun challenge and  besides,

every kitchen needs a painting.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Ram

 

Painted for DPW's "Sheep-ish" challenge

from a photo Carol Marine provided.

I like the way the sheep's face seems to be floating

out of his abundant wool.

A neighboring ranch has some sheep

and I have seen them before shearing

where they seem to be huge balls of fluff on feet.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

SOLD

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Bird on a Twig

 

 

​It's late summer, the leaves are turning

and the Queen Anne's Lace dots the field of yellow grasses;

and this bird seems to be contemplating his journey south

as he perches atop a twig.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available in my DPW Gallery

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Flower Fields

 

 

While traveling last summer,

I came across an old lavender field,

that was mostly overgrown

and dotted with other volunteer flowers.

A young mom and her daughter

were picking bouquets.

While their dog busied himself

chasing enticing scents.

Some photos I took

were the inspiration for this work.

 

6" x 8"  oil on canvas panel

palette knife work

 

SOLD

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Geraniums in a Tin Pitcher

 

 

​Scarlet geraniums

in a white tin pitcher look lovely

against a bright blue wall.

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available in my DPW Gallery

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Sailing the Milky Way

 

 

​A sailboat sails under the night sky,

filled with the stars of the Milky Way,

carried along by the soft sea breezes.

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Giverney Spring

 

 

Another painting of Monet's garden in Giverney, France.

It is said Monet painted 100's of paintings

of his gorgeous gardens, in all seasons.

I particularly like this view, with the Asian foot bridge

canopied with blue Wisteria, over his lily pond.

Wonderful weeping willows, lush plants

and a rainbow of flowers frame it.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

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Morning Clouds

 

 

​Painted from a photo I took last summer

 in the early dawn, while camping lakeside.

I loved the pastel colors of the morning clouds

against the cerulean blue sky.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

 

The Little Woods

 

​There is a 'little woods' near where I live,

that I like to paint en plein air.

When I drive by I sometimes take a photo

for future painting reference.

This was painted from one of those photos.

I liked the gold of the grases,

against the silver of the rain laden clouds.

Ready for Easter Brunch

 

 

Painted for DPW Easter Egg Challenge.

These pretty decorated eggs in silver egg cups

are ready for Easter brunch.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

Stormy Weather

 

 

​Painted for DPW Rainy Day  Challenge,

from a photo of a storm blowing in.

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

High Desert Spring

 

 

The seasonal rains

bring the desert wildflowers to bloom,

causing a golden carpet in springtime.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

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Summer House

 

 

​The yellow house finches are beginning to return.

They are inspecting the accommodations available.

I think this couple likes the house

hanging among the bright pink blossoms.

It will be their spring and summer home,

where they will raise a family.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $25.

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Pure Gold

 

 

​I painted this sunset from a photo I took

at Haystack Reservoir in Central Oregon.

I loved the golden sky, and the golden reflection in the lake.

It looks as if the sun has melted and spread over the landscape

creating a 14 karat image. 

 

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

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Guest House

 



Our fruit trees are beginning to blossom

with their spring color.

Time to clean the birdhouses

we have scattered about the property,

readying them for our feathered guests.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid  $25.

(see sidebar)

Red Poppies in Vase

 

 

I have been thinking of painting another red poppy painting.

I like them very much and have done a few in the past. 

This one is a bit different, and I am pleased with the way it turned.

(I am not so pleased with my camera's image.

The reds seem a tad more orange than they really are.

maybe it's time to shop for a new camera.)

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

 

Canoes and Kayaks at Sunset

 

 

Painted this from a combination of two pictures

I took last summer while camping

at beautiful Waldo Lake in Oregon.

It is gorgeous country

that was experiencing terrible wildfires

in various parts of the state,

but created amazing sunsets.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available of DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

Blue Ice

 

 

​Painted for DPW's 'World Polar Bear Day' Challenge.

This wondrous animal lives in a glacial blue world,

which I tried to depict in the blues of his icy habitat.

But unfortunately, my camera and/or computer

has calibrated the blue as a cobalt,

when in reality, it is a gorgeous shade of glacial turquoise.

 (Despite all my efforts, to date,

I have been unable to find a way to correct the problem.

If I do, I will change out the picture.)

 

5" x 7" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid at $25.

(see sidebar)

Floating on the Clouds

 

​Painted for DPW's Monet-ish Challenge

of a pond with water lilies and clouds reflecting.

The challenge was to merge sky and water

into a somewhat abstracted painting.

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

 

Antique Tractor

 

 

Painted this early 1900's tractor

from a photo I took at Cottonwood Canyon State Park.

It was once a sprawling ranch acquired by the state

in north central Oregon along the Deschutes River. 

The park still has the old barn and windmill,

as well as several ancient farm implements.

I didn't want this painting to be a landscape with tractor,

so I used a sketch approach to highlight this wonderful old rusty tractor.

I really like this look.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

Rosebud Haiku

 

 

​Pink rosebud flower,

with new green leaves,

promise of spring.

 

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $25.

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End of the Day

 

 

​Painted this from a photo I took

from my motel room in Burns, Oregon last summer.

This scene played out across the road

and was so lovely - the colors in the clouds

and the light across the pasture and trees.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

This is Our Land ... 2

 

 

Another painting of the Oregon SE high desert

from a photo I took while traveling through last summer.

I love the landscape there, with it's lovely colors,

and wonderful light.

 Often the sky would have dramatic cloud formations.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

"This Land is Our Land...."

 

 

​Painted this from a photo I took last summer

while traveling through S.E. Oregon's beautiful high desert

from the Nevada border to Burns.

The scenery is often so spectacular that photos and paintings

can hardly capture the scope and actual beauty

in such a confined space as a canvas.

While traveling I was often reminded of the words of a song

which I used as the title.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

Vintage Camping

 

 

​When traveling,  I sometimes see and admire,

(and secretly covet), these vintage travel trailers.

I have often thought of finding one, and fixing it up

 to use on my road trips. Maybe someday....

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $25.

(see sidebar)

Storm Clouds

 

 

​Painted for DPW's "Skying" challenge.

I used a photo I took of a summer storm

moving over the Grand Tetons with Jackson Lake

 in the foreground.

I particularly liked the way the low lying clouds

wrapped themselves around these majestic mountains.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $25.

(see sidebar)

Tulips on My Windowsill

 

 

​These pretty purple tulips grow on my windowsill

from forced bulbs in an oval glass vase,

they bring a bit of color and springtime into my studio.

 

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $25.

(see sidebar)

Magic of Spring

 

 

The groundhog has spoken for an early spring,

so this is my contribution to DPW's Groundhog Day challenge.

Spring has a magical quality about the season.

I wanted to depict this element in a whimsical way

and yet maintain the beauty of the time of year.

Dragonflies are a particular favorite of mine, 

as they flit about the serene floating lily pads and  lily flowers.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid at $25.

(see sidebar)

Island Beach

 

 

Second painting for DPW's Escape the Snow challenge.

I painted this one from the photo provided

of an early morning on a Carolina Island beach,

using a palette knife.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

starting bid $30.

(see sidebar)

Stratus Blue Roses

 

 

Painted for DPW's Escape the Snow challenge.

Let me explain this painting and how it fits the challenge theme.

First of all, I like snow and don't find I need to escape it.

Second, when I can't paint plein air (outdoors) I paint still lifes indoors.

Third, painting itself is my way of getting away from it all.

I find myself caught up in what I am doing

and that in itself is a form of escape, so to speak.

So my 'escape' was to do this painting.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

with a starting bid of $30.

(see sidebar)

Canyon Snow

 

 

​Second painting for DPW's "Snow Challenge".

A dusting of snow covers the tops and crevices

of the red and ochre canyon rocks.

A lovely portrayal of natures contrasts.

 

(I have been asked where this might be.

I painted it from a picture I took in Bryce Canyon

(I believe, as I visited several canyons).

It was late fall after an early dusting of snow.)

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Long Shadows

 

 

​Painted for DPW's "Snow" Challenge.

I particularly liked the low sunrise

and the long shadows of the challenge picture.

 

8" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Seaside Cliffs

 

 

Rugged and amazing coastal bluffs

are a part of the Northern Pacific landscape,

that makes this coastline so spectacular.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$30.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Biscotti

 

 

Second painting done for DPW's Pastry Challenge.

This one is of a mug of hot cocoa,

with a chocolate almond biscotti.

There are more of these tasty treats in the Biscotti Jar.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Cherry Cheesecake

 

 

​Painted for DPW's Pastry Challenge.

I chose to paint a slice of cherry cheesecake,

one of my favorite treats.

I worked this mostly with a palette knife.

 

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Sky Show

 

 

​A scene of a spectacular sunset 

over the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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View of Edinburgh

 

 

Painted for Bill Guffey's Virtual Paint Out in Scotland.

This hiking trail, that leads to Edinburg, Scotland,

is bordered with wild flowers along the path.

The city nestles in the valley below.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

$35.

available on my DPW Gallery

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Rose Quartz Roses

 

 

Painted for DPW 2016 Pantone Colors of the Year 

(rose quartz and serenity blue) challenge.

Pale rose quartz roses in a clear glass vase

against various shades of serenity blue.

 

6" x 8" oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

(starting bid $35.)

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