This painting is huge 24 X48 . It is mostly done from a photo, however I did paint a small 6X 8 on site. I started this painting about a year ago and just finished it today. It was difficult to finish because I did not have enough information down on my study, about halfway through I heard something in the woods behind me. It was probably just a porcupine but all I could imagine was a bear, so I quickly packed up and went home.

About a week later I was riding my horse on the same trail and saw the largest black bear I have ever seen. Now I always carry bear spray with me when I paint in the woods.

I Finally did an outdoor painting this week. My mother Marion joined me. She did a wonderful little watercolor. I did a small oil. What a mess! I am not used to painting in the car there was paint everywhere, but we were warm and had fun.

Finished this one up today. It was an enjoyable piece to do, the shine posed the most challenge.

Oil Painting sketch

Finally got some time in the studio today, about five hours. The shine on this horse has been challenging but enjoyable.

Oil painting sketch

This is a oil sketch I did a few week ago.

Sketches at the airport in Tampa

We where stuck at the Tampa airport on Saturday.

Good thing I had my sketchbook along.

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Sketches at the airport in Tampa

Morgan Yearling for sale. Double click for full size

Riding Video

Catalina Artist

This Painting was started on a trip to Catalina in 2008. I did a small plein air on site and finished it in the studio.
It's always enjoyable to paint other artist, you know they will be there for a couple of hours.

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