A Road to the Barn

Still in progress but very close to being complete. I have worked all over the canvas, refining and adjusting areas. Obviously I spent considerable time on the hill directly behind the barn as it is a major part of the painting and needed more attention than the initial block in the previous image. Hopefully I can make a few other minor adjustments and move on.

Oil on canvas, 24"x36"

Still in progress, I have work to do all over the canvas but wanted to see it posted. Color of this photo is off quite a bit. This is the painting the sneak peek images a couple posts back are from.

Sycamores in a Dry Wash (plein Air)

12"x16" Oil on panel

I painted this scene en plein air on the Rocker U Ranch, northwest of Del Rio, Texas on November 14th and 15th. I started it late afternoon of the 14th and had to come back to the spot the next afternoon for the same lighting to complete it. I was drawn to this scene by the play of light and shadow across the dry river bed and the beautiful shapes and colors of the Sycamores in their dressy fall foliage.

Blue Near Bandera

Oil on linen panel, 12"x16"

This is a scene from memory of areas around Bandera, Texas. I started this painting with the intention of using no brush smaller than a number 8 but could not keep the number 5 out of my hands. I have to keep telling myself: try to keep it simple, use a big brush and paint shapes, not objects.

"Hill Country Sunset"

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

Springtime and and a peaceful sunset in the Texas Hill Country.

"Bluebonnets"

Oil on panel, 8"x8"
This is a close-up view of bluebonnets south of Austin.

"Rocks and Cactus"

Oil on linen panel, 9"x12"

Another hill country scene typical of the area near Enchanted Rock state park. I will most likely re-shoot this image because of the glare on the top of the photo.

"Cypress and Shallow Creek"

Oil on panel, 10"x8"
Another quick painting done in one session. Mostly done with a no. 8 flat then finished with a round sable for some of the tree limbs and sky holes.

"Here and There"

Oil on canvas, 18"x24"

Another hill country scene.

"Country Road"

Oil on panel, 11"x14"
Another made up scene from a thumbnail sketch.

"Edwards County"

Oil on panel, 20"x30"
Springtime in Texas.

"Through the Hills"

Oil on panel, 11"x14"
Painted from a thumbnail sketch of some composition ideas.

"Hill Country Home"

Oil on stretched canvas, 18"x24"

"Peaceful Morning"

Oil on panel, 16"x20"

"Peaceful Morning" IN PROGRESS

Oil on panel, 16"x20"
I'm not quite done with this piece. I want to bring out a few details in the water and forground before I call it complete. This photo has a terrible glare on the left side which is also where the light is coming from in the painting. Hopefully I will get a better finished image when all is said and done.

"North of San Antonio"

Oil on archival linen panel, 6"x8"