Vermillion Cliffs Study

One of the quick studies I did on a trip to the Vermillion Cliffs in Northern Arizona, 6x8 Acrylic.

U3 X9

U3 X9, Acrylic on canvas. One of my experiments in abstraction.

Morgan Study 1

 6x8 oil study of Morgan, Utah. Looking east from Richville Lane. Painted in October of 2011. This locating is just a mile south of my home.

Studies from Henefer

 This is a sketch of mountain located a couple miles from where I live, just around the canyon from Morgan. It's in Henefer, Utah. A beautiful little valley and a great place to paint.

 Gouache study of the same mountain.

Oil study, 6x8 inches.

With the Fresh Excitement of a Child

I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by the illustrious Ziggy Nixon. Ziggy is an enthusiastic and prolific art blogger. Check it out.

Bishop's Peak Sketch

I've been racking my brain trying to paint this peak simply and geometrically. The peak is in San Luis Obispo, California. I started painting it a few weeks ago and wasn't pleased with my progress, (or lack thereof.) I did this sketch in hopes of fixing what I'd started, but I think I'm going to start fresh on a new board. I like the looks of this drawing more than the other piece.

Lion Rock Finished

Lion Rock finished, I posted this "in progress" back on July 11, 12x16 inches, oil. One of the conundrums of  working from a photograph of an actual place is where can I take liberties on changing the piece for the sake of design and still have it register as "the place" I'm depicting.

December Whisper

December Whisper 16x16 inches, oil on canvas panel. Another fantastic frame by Shane Ross at Poplar grove frames.

November Snow

This one's titled "November Snow", 11x14 inches, oil on canvas panel. Another beautiful frame made by H. Shane Ross at Poplar Grove Frames.

Winter Moon

Winter Moon, 11x14 inches. Oil on Canvas panel. This painting is based on a scene near the Great Salt Lake at Farmington Bay where I used to live. A frame can really make or break a painting. I feel this frame really makes this piece shine! Thanks to H. Shane Ross, a talented artist and awesome frame maker! Check out his frames.

My Studio

This is where I fight. Sometimes it feels that way. 

The painting up on the easel is 30x40, acrylic on canvas.

The stair entry up to my studio from the first floor and my other easel in the north window dormer.

Lion Rock in progress

This is what's up on the easel at the moment. Based on a rock off the coast of California, near Piedras Blancas. This is 12x16 inches, oil. Hopefully I don't destroy the painting by the time I finish it.  I fuss over a painting too much to say the least.

Desert Veils Study

Mountain Study

Mountain study 6x8 oil

Morro Rock

Recently completed painting for my gallery in San Luis Obispo, California. Morro Rock, located in Morro Bay. Oil on panel, 15x34 inches.