Sunday Service

I have to admit, the fall colors are in peak.

A simple stroll through the neighborhood

is all I had to do for this painting.

"I'm doing the trip" A statement I heard

refering to the tasks at hand.

Happy Fall painting everyone!

oil on gesso'd board 5"x 7" (2hrs. of fun!)

Sunday Painter

What a beautiful day to paint! The fall colors are here.

I went out to the backyard, and painted a maple tree.

The sun and shadows kept moving, and so did I.

2.5 hrs. oil on gesso'd board. 5.5"x7.5"

Stape!

Well here you go pilgrim, see what I learned!

One of the blog sites I enjoy reading,(and viewing)

is Stapleton Kearns. Lately he's been explaining color,

useing music as a comparative.

Color strokes are notes~

I was moved to give it a try. The sun was picking up

a glare, but here it is, fresh as can be.

2.5 hrs. oils on gesso'd board. 6"x8"

I shot the non glare in the studio, but the color seems

washed out. I got a learning curve folks!

It just felt good to paint, Thanks Stape!

Skeeters Cabin

I went up to Skeeters cabin this week end for some R & R.

"Skeeter" or George, has been a friend for many years.

I've painted there, however this time I left my guns at home.

Thanks for a wonderful weekend my friend! I needed that!

And Thanks to Everyone! My Heart is filled with emotion,

as I continue along in this journey.

Renee

I started this painting of Renee from a live sitting at my studio, last year.

Since I hadn't finished it, I took a snap shot to work from, as Renee said

sitting for a painting was difficult.

Yesterday I worked on it. Although it needs hands and fingers and other

areas to address, I wanted to post it for you.

I will post its progress from time to time.

18"x24" oil on streatched canvas.

In Heaven there is no beer...

I don't believe that! If Jesus turned water into wine,(his 1st miracle) then

I'm sure there's beer for the rest of us. Moderation is key.

Getting back to work has been awkward, but a must. I hope to paint more

and post some of it.

Renee would want me to laugh again.

This was carved from an old beer barrel, and is the back of a chair.

(also, this is my 100th post)

Tribute to Renee

My son Wes put this video together for the service of my wife, Renee.

It's difficult to watch, yet so beautiful. This was Renee through the years.

Thanks to all.