This painting is being shipped to a buyer in Florida. So many sales in Florida these days. I know have some friends moving to Florida, I am still in the snow country.
Just a note the title has nothing to do with pessimism. There is a town called Hope, Idaho… east of me where I often catch the moon rising. I don’t generally explain titles but this one, for once, wasn’t dour.
Latest painting, moon as inspiration. Nocturnal paintings are always interesting to work on. This one was inspired by my part of the world.
Update: this one was just sold, good news as I ordered more art supplies and frames yesterday.
A large new painting in the studio this morning. Continuing work on these 24”x36” panels, great size with room to roam. Inspiration is from my home water, Lake Pend Oreille.
Another painting inspired by the season. Heartache echoing across the years.
A scene from my studio with a new painting on the easel. I always loved this Damien Jurado song as well…
A painting from two years ago. Here in North Idaho there was recently a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis but the clouds moved in and we missed it. When I have seen the lights from Idaho it has been a dull flicker on the lake, beautiful nonetheless.
I framed and shipped this commissioned painting to its new home in California. It is based on the view from property they own on Lake Pend Oreille.
Wrapping up this commission. A painting of Lake Pend Oreille from a different vantage. I drove over to the owner’s property a number of times before starting a concept and ultimately this final painting. Always a pleasure to paint this like I love so much.
This feels so much like the Northwest to me. Common elements of inspiration that I adore. I am so excited for Spring.
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