Tuesday, July 20, 2010

COLORADO ASPENS

12x16
oil/canvas board
palette knife

Hot and humid summer weather here in Oklahoma has me thinking of Colorado in the early fall.  I am not sure if I took the photo for this painting near Aspen or  Pagosa but am leaning toward Pagosa.  I will certainly be thinking about another trip north.   Meanwhile, here, as in other locations in the U.S.,  we are suffering through the heat  and worried about those who may not have air conditioning.  Hope you are staying cool where you are.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

MONTANA DE ORO


12X16
OIL/CANVAS BOARD
PALETTE KNIFE

Around and behind Morrow Bay is Montana de Oro State Park (I think that is the name).  It is a wonderful sanctuary and from the view and to the right, I could see the backside of Morro Rock. The wind was high and the seas rough.

The views from up high are spectacular and I am not the only one who thinks so.  First time I was there, there was a movie being filmed.  They had set up camp with big trailers and all the accompanying equipment in a cove below the main road.

Great place to hike and enjoy just being in a place so beautiful.