A new painting on a long wood panel! I believe I have two of these panels left to finish. It has been fun painting them vertically and horizontally.
The smoke has increased our sense of atmosphere up here in North Idaho. Wildfires are scary and heavy smoke is really awful. It comes and goes but the persistent haze has directly influenced this piece.
A new vertical painting in the studio. I am enjoying this 1:3 aspect ratio! I have a few more of these wood panels yet to paint.
I finished this new piece. Atmosphere and light really came through with this painting.
I revisited this piece and did a bit more layering. Some additional painting to the forest shore and it is now complete. I always strive to keep my work loose without overworking.
I am preparing to start on another vertical painting. Difficult to focus with all of the beautiful weather!
This painting never felt fully realized. I put an afternoon of painting into this piece. I added some subtle opaque touches. I introduce more warm muted reds and some additional clouds.
This new painting was inspired by my daily hikes in the National Forest near my home. Growing up I was fortunate to have a dad who worked for the US Forest Service! We had so many great adventures in the back country.
The drift of water deep and wide, inspired by the Clark Fork River. Another painting in my 24” x 24” collection. I have six panels that are this size, three more to come!
One of the new paintings in my forthcoming solo show at Momentum Gallery! A silly little video walking along the outside of my studio.
This piece feels like a trip to dreamland. A reflection on past adventures and so many memories.
This is one of fifteen paintings I will have at Radius Gallery in Missoula, Montana. The show is called “FATHOM”, opening July 25th!
I have three small paintings that are this size, everything else is larger. if you are in the area, come check out the exhibit!
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