Chalk Cliffs Plein Air Paintings

Towering Cliffs Oil 24" x18" Plein Air - Alla Prima




Chalk Cliffs Oil 20" x 24" Oil Plein Air Alla Prima

Water fall Paintings Plein Air

This week I did a couple Plein Air paintings at the cascade falls nearby where I live in Salida, CO.
I painted with artists Carl Ortman and Barry Thomas when I did the painting in the first two pictures. It's always fun painting these falls. There is endless compositions here.

The Path Down Oil - 30" x 36" Plein Air - Alla Prima









Cascade Falls Oil 24" x 36" Plein Air - Alla Prima

Melting Snow - Plein Air

Melting Snow
Oil 20" x 30" Plein Air - Alla Prima

Yesterday's Plein Air Painting. Painted up the road towards the Shavano Trail Head.

Backlight Glow

Backlight Glow
Oil 24" x 36"





Below is a shot of that start of the painting. Sometimes I like to use washes in order to get a lot of color in quickly.




Below are some detail shots.

Partly Cloudy
Oil 24" x 36"

Autumn Cheer

Autumn Cheer - Oil - 24" x 36"

Golden Leaves

Golden Leaves
24" x 30"
Oil

Mountain Sunset

Mountain Sunset
Oil 20" x 30"

Plein Air Photos

Below are some photos of me in the field. If you haven't read it, Plein Air Mag. did a story about my field work. follow this link to read it

Sunset Light

Sunset Light
Oil 20" X 30"

Canyon Lands

Canyon Lands
30" x 40" Oil

Fall River Valley

Fall River Valley
Oil 30" x 40"

Patterns of Light

Patterns Of Light
Oil 30" x 40"

Tranquil Forest

Tranquil Forest
24" x 36"

Karen (portrait painting)

New portrait of my lovely wife Karen




Karen
Oil 24" x 18"

Dallas Divide

I love painting the mountains at the Dallas Divide in Colorado

"Dallas Divide"
Oil 24" x 36"

Plein Air Magazine Online Article

Plein Air Magazine just did a Feature article about my plein air work on their website.

Check it out here

Solo Exhibit Reception Success!

Last Friday was the reception for my solo exhibit "Colorado Impressions: Landscapes, People, and Still Lifes" and it was a Huge success! Many people came through the gallery to see the collection of work and a large majority of the paintings SOLD! The city of Greeley even bought some work to have in its permanent collection. It's possible that by the end of the exhibit it could be a near sell out show.

After the reception was over Karen and I enjoyed a dance performance in the theater by the group Pilobolus.
I forgot to take photos during the reception but managed to snap some during the theater intermission. Below are those photos:

Article in the Greeley Tribune about my Gallery Exhibit

Click Link below to read the article:

http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20120112/ENTERTAIN/701129946

Solo Show Delivery of work

Delivered my work for my Tointon Gallery Show in Greeley, CO on Tuesday the 3rd. Managed to fit 30 paintings in the back of my Subaru.




Show poster in front of the gallery. Arranged all the work to be hanged. The lighting in the gallery is really great! Spacious 1,800 square feet of wall space I had to fill.



Show Poster out front. The Gallery is located in the Union Colony Civic Center. Where they have live performances. The gallery is connected to the theater and on the reception night of the 27th there will also be a show of the Pilobolus Dance Company after the reception. The Reception is 5-7 pm January 27. Should be a great night out to see some art and watch a live performance! Here's a link for the Dance show