The Office Break

I started this painting with the intent of it being a finished piece; but as I labored over it I discovered that I didn't do a very good job of pre-planning. As I continued to work I decided to use it as a study for a larger piece. Originally this was 18"x24" but I realize it had some dead space in it so I cropped it out. I am in the process of redrawing and hopefully doing a better job of "planning" on the new piece.
12"x24" oil

Close To Abiqui

I am thankful that I have been lent this gift of being artistic because I really enjoy ever aspect of it. But, I admit that it is very frustrating at times. I like so many styles and so many subjects that sometimes I feel that I am all over the place when I should focus on one area and get good at it. I wonder if I ever will.

8"x10" oil

The Road North of Abiqui

This is another scene north of Georgia O'Keefe's home near Abiqui, New Mexico. The sites are breathtaking and plentiful.
8"x10" oil

The Crick

I recall being a young boy and going fishin' with my grandpa at the "Crick." I thought for the longest that was the proper name until moving to California and discovering that several things I thought were proper was improper and even hilarious to others.
8"x10" oil / plein air

Tomorrow Will Be Hot

I'm so thankful that I don't have to work in the hayfield anymore. When I was a kid that was a yearly ritual cutting hay, putting it on the wagon and then stacking it in the barn. Working the hay field and picking cotton are two things that would be on the list of punishments in hell. 

16"x20" oil

Horses Welcome

This place is in New Mexico on the grand highway Route 66. I was headed to Santa Fe by way of Interstate and decided get off and see some sights. After I painted this I have wished many times that I would have been more adventurous and checked it out more.
12"x16" oil

By The Highway

This was a beautiful spot that my wife and I came upon while vacationing in the Hill Country near Fredericksburg, TX. 
18"x24" oil on linen