"Phantom"
Oil on Birch
4x4
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
Phantom, Wild Stallion
This old stallion has always been one of my favorites. He is one of the first that I saw and he carries such a distinctive blaze that he has passed on to many horses.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
How to Recycle a Laptop to a Plein air painting box
Looking for a light weight, easy to use Plein air box? Recycle a broken laptop for the job. When I am in the field, I often carry 100 ounces of water and walk 2-4 miles, so I carry the minimum of supply's. I had made an 8x10 box, but wanted something larger. A friend gave me a broken laptop for the project.
**Please use eye protection and gloves when working on this project.
1. The first step is to remove all the screws, (there are going to be a lot of them), and separate the shell from the components. Save the screws and set the shell aside.
2. I used a Dremmel to cut the extra plastic out of the mouse area, and filed the edges.
3. One of my criteria was for it to be a light as possible, so I removed as much of the plate in the screen area that I could. Cutting and filing again.
4. I like to use glass for my pallet surface, since the bottom is not flat, I found felt washers to rest the glass on. Cork would work well too. I gessoed the bottom of the glass and used clear epoxy to glue it in place. Around the edges I used thin plastic to make more of a complete box for the painting area.
5. At this point I reassembled the box. The sizes I usually paint on are 6x6, 8x10 and 9x12. So I placed my hooks, clips and one hook with a spring in such a way to hold those sizes. Some were held with the screws that held the back plate on, and some were held in place with wire.
You are now ready to take your new box out and paint!
Have fun!
**Please use eye protection and gloves when working on this project.
1. The first step is to remove all the screws, (there are going to be a lot of them), and separate the shell from the components. Save the screws and set the shell aside.
2. I used a Dremmel to cut the extra plastic out of the mouse area, and filed the edges.
3. One of my criteria was for it to be a light as possible, so I removed as much of the plate in the screen area that I could. Cutting and filing again.
4. I like to use glass for my pallet surface, since the bottom is not flat, I found felt washers to rest the glass on. Cork would work well too. I gessoed the bottom of the glass and used clear epoxy to glue it in place. Around the edges I used thin plastic to make more of a complete box for the painting area.
5. At this point I reassembled the box. The sizes I usually paint on are 6x6, 8x10 and 9x12. So I placed my hooks, clips and one hook with a spring in such a way to hold those sizes. Some were held with the screws that held the back plate on, and some were held in place with wire.
You are now ready to take your new box out and paint!
Have fun!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Wild Colt-Tecate
"Tecate" is last Springs colt in Corona's Band. His dam is Lona. I was able to see him last summer. He was very cute and curious while the band came in for a drink of water. I hope to see him again this summer.
In sharing my paintings I am also sharing the journey that I take to create. What I feel, hear, smell and taste on these adventures are what I want to express. This painting is part of that dialog between the beginning of my journey and where you wish to travel as you view them. Much of the detail is left out, allowing you to complete that part of the journey as you wish.
In sharing my paintings I am also sharing the journey that I take to create. What I feel, hear, smell and taste on these adventures are what I want to express. This painting is part of that dialog between the beginning of my journey and where you wish to travel as you view them. Much of the detail is left out, allowing you to complete that part of the journey as you wish.
"Tecate"
Oil on Birch
4x4
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Ridge Line Stallion
This stunning stallion was standing watch over his band. His very striking silhouette was captivating and spoke volumes about his role as band stallion.
In sharing my paintings I am also sharing the journey that I take to create. What I feel, hear, smell and taste on these adventures are what I want to express. This painting is part of that dialog between the beginning of my journey and where you wish to travel as you view them. Much of the detail is left out, allowing you to complete that part of the journey as you wish.
In sharing my paintings I am also sharing the journey that I take to create. What I feel, hear, smell and taste on these adventures are what I want to express. This painting is part of that dialog between the beginning of my journey and where you wish to travel as you view them. Much of the detail is left out, allowing you to complete that part of the journey as you wish.
"Ridge Line Stallion"
oil on birch
4x6
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
Yearling Colt of the Sand Wash Basin
This yearling colt was full of personality and life. I watched him hang out and play at a waterhole with his band members.
In sharing my paintings I am also sharing the journey that I take to create. What I feel, hear, smell and taste on these adventures are what I want to express. These paintings (approximately 4x4), are part of that dialog between the beginning of my journey and where you wish to travel as you view them. Much of the detail is left out, allowing you to complete that part of the journey as you wish.
In sharing my paintings I am also sharing the journey that I take to create. What I feel, hear, smell and taste on these adventures are what I want to express. These paintings (approximately 4x4), are part of that dialog between the beginning of my journey and where you wish to travel as you view them. Much of the detail is left out, allowing you to complete that part of the journey as you wish.
"Yearling Colt"
Oil on Birch
4x4
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