Barrel Rider Sketch

I like the energy of this picture.  The horse is trained and obedient while the rider is in control.  This sketch will probably change into a more refined painting later.

36"x24" oil on canvas.

Bear Creek Path in Summer

This is a plein oil painting of the Bear Creek path done in full summer. Just a wonderful place to relax, fish for wild trout and paint.

"Cottonwoods in Open Field" near Crested Butte, Colorado.  This painting was exhibited in the Ode to Joy Gallery in Crested Butte Plein Air Open.  9"x12" oil on board.

Grapes and Yellow Pepper Sketch

A loose and quick sketch of a still life composition.

Ballet Dancers

Ballet Dancers.  Oil on canvas.  24"x48".

A revision of a previous version.  I changed the background to simplify the picture.  This is a gift to my son.  22" x 28" oil on canvas.

Fire Workers

Local ranchers working the fire.  Strong lines and shapes make for a more powerful painting.  Here I was trying to grab the eye with the barn roof in the background then circle around the workers and finally settle on the lower center (the eye resting point) at the end of the shovel. To keep the brain interested, the fellow on the left with arm outstretched--what is he doing?

16"x20" oil on canvas