Morning landscape studies

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I did a couple of quick landscapes while waiting for horses to arrive. It was about 10:00 in the morning and the shadows were very nice. Since we have had so much rain, the desert is very green. The greens, blues and purples are beautiful.

Plein air Adventures

It was a beautiful day, and the hitching posts were full at the Mammoth Steakhouse when I painted last Sunday. I did three paintings, but I wanted to post this one. I am always focused on improvement and putting everything I can into each painting. So, even with this small 6x8, I will use as many tools as I can, brush, fingers, pallet knife-whatever it takes to have nice lines and shapes. This is "Mojo", a five year old that was alert and fun to paint.

Small paintings have a powerful attraction

I have decided to make a small version of paintings available for commissions. These are 6x8 on Utrecht canvas panels. I am charging $40.00 for a head portrait, and $55.00 for a full body portrait. (Plus $4.80 shipping priority mail) I am hoping to attract everyone who has ever thought, "I wish I had a painting of ____ ." Or for those who know someone who's heart would be touched to receive a special gift of a horse, (or dog), they have loved.

These 6x8 gems can be framed or displayed on a small table easel. Both are available at craft stores, or I will include one at cost. These small works of art brighten every area, including the work place!

Please email me for commission details, and thank you!

Frolic

This is a painting of Adobe having fun. He was feeling good and frolicking around the yard. It is one in a series, called "Frolic", to celebrate fun.

Sunny en Plein Air

Sunday morning I went to the Goldfield Ghost Town to paint. This is a popular destination for local rider's who want to stop to eat while on their ride. I painted a nice Palomino mare, Sunny, while her owner was inside having breakfast. It always amazes me the way horses seem to know that what I am doing involves them. There were a dozen horses tied up that morning, but Sunny kept turning her head, to glance over at me while I was painting.