Little Blue

A very quick and messy painting of a small, old camper.

Little Blue
16" x 20", oil, plein air

November Barns

I love painting outside on crisp fall days! The light is so nice. I did this one just north of town today. Since this new section of road opened up I see lots of new views I hadn't seen before.

November Barns
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Cedar Roots at Winter Pool

Painted at the lake today.

Cedar Roots at Winter Pool
16" x 20", oil, plein air

All Kentucky Juried Exhibition

I had two paintings juried into this exhibition this year. Lots of great artwork chosen. Tonight was the reception and awards ceremony, and I'm proud to have walked away with an Honorable Mention.

L&N Depot, 16" x 20", oil, plein air

Cabin in the Woods

This painting is of a cabin I lived in for a while outside Breckenridge, Colorado in the mid-1980's. No electricity or running water made for a tough winter at over 10,000 ft. elevation.

Cabin in the Woods
16" x 20", oil, stretched canvas

County Truck

Painted a county work truck outside their garage this afternoon.

County Truck
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Rockhouse Bottom

Here's another version of the Rockhouse, a natural bridge located in south central Kentucky. I've worked on this one all week and finished up this morning. This one was done with sable brushes instead of my normal bristles. The sable gives it a much softer appearance.

Rockhouse Bottom
Oil

Rockhouse

I think this one is finished. Started on site and finished in the studio, this piece depicts the natural bridge next to the Cumberland River in rural Russell County, Kentucky.

Rockhouse
16" x 20", oil

Iceland

This month's Virtual Paintout location is Iceland. I think the folks that participate in my little project will have fun traveling over the island country finding interesting things to draw and paint. If you've never heard of the Virtual Paintout go to the site and check it out. Thousands of pieces of art created by people from all across the world.

Iceland
16" x 20", oil on stretched canvas

Barns - revisited

I had painted the original Barns back in early August. It was a very quick, 45 minute effort, that afternoon. I recently got the painting out and put it on my easel to see what adjustments I could make to it. I had liked the previous composition, and thought I might be able to take it to the next level. This is the result.

Barns (revisited)
16" x 20", oil

Autumn Breath

Painted in a beautiful location today. Wind kicked up a few times, and the air was brisk. I love this time of year.

Autumn Breath
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Courthouse Square

Painted most of this large canvas outside over the last couple of days, and worked on it in the studio some. I have signed it but will do a few more small adjustments.

This one will be auctioned off at the Esther House Evening of Hope event coming up on November 2 at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park.

Courthouse Square
24" x 36", oil

A Study of Newby's Truck

Here's a very quick study I did of Johnie Newby's truck.

Newby's Truck
16" x 20", oil

Otter Creek Bridge

I've worked on this one off and on for a couple of years now. I like this latest version...I think.

Otter Creek Bridge
18" x 24", oil

At Ease

Lots of road construction around here this year. I painted these two pieces of machinery at rest this weekend.

At Ease
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Grist Mill

Painted at Sgt. York Park in Tennessee today. Love this old grist mill.

Grist Mill
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Airstream

Painted this airstream today. A wonderful fall day.

Airstream
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Pioneer Village

I took part in the 2nd annual Plein Air Paint Out in Owensboro, Kentucky this past weekend and painted four pieces, submitted two, but fired a blank this time. No winner, no chicken dinner. That's okay, though. I had a great time staying with family, catching up with artists friends, and meeting new ones.

Pioneer Village
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Riverfront Park

I took part in the 2nd annual Plein Air Paint Out in Owensboro, Kentucky this past weekend and painted four pieces, submitted two, but fired a blank this time. No winner, no chicken dinner. That's okay, though. I had a great time staying with family, catching up with artists friends, and meeting new ones.

Riverfront Park
16" x 20", oil, plein air

Cottage

I took part in the 2nd annual Plein Air Paint Out in Owensboro, Kentucky this past weekend and painted four pieces, submitted two, but fired a blank this time. No winner, no chicken dinner. That's okay, though. I had a great time staying with family, catching up with artists friends, and meeting new ones.

Cottage
16" x 20", oil, plein air