A Touch of Green on the Arroyo

Oil on canvas, 24"x36"

This is a scene along an arroyo in Big Bend National Park. It was painted from photos taken in July of 2011. Most of the state experienced one of the worst droughts in recent history, and I found it very interesting how the flora nearest the arroyo was green while the majority of the desert plants were barely clinging to life.

The photo of this painting is not very good. I had a very difficult time getting a usable image of this painting because of its' size

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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.

Shallows on the Nueces

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

This scene is on the Nueces River, north of Brackettville, Texas.

Hill Country Oaks and Bonnets

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

Another scene of the Texas Hill Country

Clear Skies in the Bend

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

This painting continues a tradition I have maintained for a few years now by starting and completing a painting of Big Bend on New Years Day. I painted this pretty quick and it is quite loose so I may make minor adjustments after this layer has dried.

Happy New Year to ALL and thanks for following my work.

Texas Roadside

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

Another scene from the Texas Hill Country. This is a typical springtime roadside.

Ranch House in Menard

Oil on canvas, 18"x24"

This is an old family ranch house in Menard, Texas.

A Walk in the Park

Oil on linen panel, 11"x14"

This scene was painted from pictures I took while hiking at Enchanted Rock State Park. I took artistic license with the background and also changed the scene from winter to a spring setting.

Hill Country

Oil on panel, 16"x20"

This is another made up scene of the Texas Hill Country. I usually start these with a small thumbnail sketch but other times I just start painting, which is how this scene came to life.

Menard Study

Oil on panel, 9"x12"

This is a study for a larger painting. The scene is an old stone ranch house in the hills of Menard, Texas.

Rising Water

oil on panel, 8"x10"

This scene is from my summer trip to Colorado.

Golden November

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

I found these horses grazing in the late afternoon November sunlight of Old Town Spring, north of Houston, Texas.

Early April

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

This painting was created from a compilation of photos taken near Fredericksbug, Texas.

Oak Tree

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

I painted this Oak tree from a small 2.5"x3.5" color study i created.

The Road I'm On

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

Another scene of the Texas Hill Country.

How far down your road of life can you see?

Canyon at Black Gap

Oil on panel, 8"x10"

This scene is from Black Gap Wildlife Management area just east of Big Bend National Park.

After being out of work since February I just started a new job this last Monday. For sure a double edge sword. I needed to work but my daily commute has been about 1.5 hours each way leaving me little time to paint during the week. With the shorter days and the sun going down so early, I find it difficult to acclimate to painting at night. Hopefully I can adjust and get more painting in.

In the Shadows

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

This scene is in Big Bend National Park.

Hill Country Blue

Oil on panel, 6"x8"

Another scene from the hill country, featuring springtime bluebonnets.

Peonies

Oil on panel, 16"x20"

This is the final Peonies painting completed from life (silk flowers) and using the previous studies done recently.

A Spring Day

Oil on panel, 9"x12"

A scene during spring in the Texas Hill Country.