THE NORTH HILL, ANOTHER VIEW

                                               

6x8, oil/canvas board

Another scene from my near by hill.  I pushed the ground color to get the sky contrast I wanted.  The trees are the leaf keeper oaks who won't lose all their old leaves until Spring.  I didn't think we would see sun today and it has been a mixed bag.  Last night we had loud thundering storms with rain and a friend of mine tells me she saw horizontal lightening.   Oh, well..............

HILL TO THE NORTH

We had sunshine yesterday which made it a great day to paint.  This hill is a very short walk from my house.  I have not found out who owns but I will for I fear I was trespassing.    It is a steep hike up and there are huge sandstone rocks along the way with wonderful colors etched into them, also some great lichen formations.  I took photos of the lichen and put them on this blog so I could seem them often, love the blues.     At  the top of the hill, I could see in all directions unless the occasional tree blocked a portion of the view.  I was glad I took my hiking stick along, nice to have that "third" leg when you need it.

A STREAM NEAR SLICK

8x10
oil/canvas board

$125

This morning, after a 6 degree night, it began to snow, new snow falling on old.  The flakes were large and the sun came through the clouds making the snow flakes sparkle.......a spectuacularly beautiful winter view!

This stream I found I few days ago.   South of Kiefer, there is a numbered country road that turns west towards Slick and on this road I found this almost frozen over stream.  It was another sunny day and there were several views to choose along this road but this one was so crisp and clean and lovely.  It was fun to paint.

We continue into January taking this difficult winter in stride as it comes to us each day, hoping everyone is able to stay warm and safe.

A ROAD LESS TRAVELED.....OKLAHOMA SCENIC BYWAY, ROUTE 66

                                              8X10
                              oil/canvas board
                                              $125

Out in the countryside, the snow is still with us.  Where the road is shaded, there are still areas of packed snow and ice.   The temperature is warming now and the remainder will be melting away.  It is the first day of the new year and tomorrow is my daughter's birthday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MELANIE.