What’s This?

Quail continue to intrigue me with a designated scout guarding the flock. Here is one sitting in a pear tree. I painted this one who had found a branch across a old bench to sit on while on guard. On Guard! 12x12in  HCH in December

Second time around

Sierraville Barn VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I was excited to get a commission to paint my favorite barn in a larger square format. The original is at High Camp Home. Here is a photo of the barn. When you come into Sierraville, from Truckee, stay on Hwy 89, turn left at the T. It … More Second time around

It’s turkey time

Strutting My Stuff VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I enjoy these turkeys who wander the neighborhood in the spring, parading for the hens. In November, they forage for acorns. I am looking at a group of them right now out my window. The “Spare Me”  turkey painting, in above large photo is now at High … More It’s turkey time

Sierra City

Sierra City was a gold mine area in 1849. Today hiking and mountain biking are popular.  The North Fork of the Yuba River was splashed with stripes of color from oaks along the canyon this October. I pulled off Hwy 49, and painted a view of the river and rocks down below. River View VIEW SLIDE … More Sierra City

Late Afternoon

Creek Aspen VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL I painted all afternoon. On drive home still on a dirt road,I found this eye popping group on aspen.. I had one hour to get down the fundamental colors… it was a wonderful experience and warm weather. Finished with a high five!

Another Year

Scrambled up to Truckee this month and caught the last hour of light in front of the aspen grove on Brockway Summit. I just got my colors into trees when the sun went behind the mountain.. Lucked out. My eyes kept going to the leafless grove to the left… not sure I can paint that, … More Another Year

Details of Owl

    Wise Eyes 48x30in.  Sold High Camp Home I hear hooting in the spring around the hills behind my house. It is important not to use rat poison around your house, as a huge number of owls and hawks die from consuming the rats that have eaten the poison. A portion of my sale I … More Details of Owl