A Summer Brew

Oil on panel, 10"x8"

This scene of a building summer thunderhead is in Marathon, Texas.

Chisos and Desert

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

This scene is approaching the chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park.

Passing Shadows

Oil on panel. 8"x10"

Another scene from Big Bend National Park. I loved the way the light was dancing across the nearby mountains.

Morning Shadows

Oil on museum panel, 6"x6"

Another scene from between Cata Valley and Rock Springs, Texas.

"The Soft Hues of Summer"

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

This scene is on the Post Road, south of Marathon, Texas. I think there is less vibrant color in the landscape during summer than any other time of year. Spring and fall are full of vibrant color, winter has so many beautiful warm grays and rich color but summer color often appears tired and worn.

"Sage and Sotol"

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

Another painting of a scene from Big Bend National Park. I never tire of painting the desert and her mountains.

"Pump Canyon"

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

This canyon is near the Rio Grande in Langtry, Texas. My brother Joe and I used to climb into it to explore and take pictures. We also tried catching a fish or two from the crystal clear springs in the canyon. I think it has been over 25 years since I have scaled the 300 ft. walls of Pump canyon climbing in and out of it. Painting this from one of my old photos brought back many memories of good times past.

"Afternoon Clouds over the Glass Mountains"

OIl on panel, 8"x10"

This scene is north of Marathon, Texas off highway 385. I had a very difficult time getting a usable photo of this painting and most likely will try again tomorrow. If I can get a better image I will replace the existing one.

"Heat in the Bend"

OIl on panel, 8"x10"

This is another painting that was started on location in Big Bend National Park. I had pulled off to the side of the main park road and set up to do this painting. It was getting late in the day and I noticed to the west of me, an isolated storm erupted over Tule mountain. Shortly after that, the wind began to gust and picked my easel up with painting attached and tossed it into the air. Luckily it came right to me and I was able to grab it from flight and rescue the painting but it happened to spill all of my turp on the road. So that ended my painting for the day.

"Night Crawler - Crotalus Viridis"

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

This prairie rattlesnake "Crotauls Viridis" was crossing highway 385 north of Marathon near the Pecos County line.

"Approaching the Chisos"

Oil on panel, 8"x6"



Just Back from Big Bend where I did some plein air work. It was extremely hot but that did not keep me from my appointed task. This is a rock formation north of and facing the Chisos mountains.

"West of Marathon"

Oil on panel, 11"x14"
Another fast painting completed with a no. 8 flat brush. I took considerable liberty with color on this one.