The Turquoise Pool

I painted this for Dana Marie's Artistic Sentiments's challenge - Turquoise Dreams,

 from a photo she provided 

of a rich deep turquoise pool with a rocky background.

She asked that we add something to the painting.

I chose a white heron taking flight.

I also decided to paint mostly with a palette knife, 

for the texture achieved on the rocks and bird, and smoother on the water; 

with only a small amount of brush work.

I am thinking of painting this on a larger canvas.

5"x7" acrylic on canvas panel

$50.

Rogue River

The Rogue River in southwestern Oregon,
is a wild and very scenic river
which is noted for its white water rafting
and old mail boats which used to deliver mail,
but now just take tourists on excursions
down this beautiful river.

I painted this from one of the photos I took
when traveling in this part of my wonderful state,
because it depicts the rugged shoreline and
the glorious blue green water, and wild white water rapids.

5"x7" acrylic on canvas panel

$50. includes shipping US