Saturday, September 28, 2024

Studies of New Mexico

I've enjoyed reviewing the history of the Taos Society of Artists, like one founder,
Oscar E. Berninghaus and the more recent contributors like Jerry Jordan. Here is an acrylic on paper (11 x 15) study I just completed of one of Jerry's famous oil paintings. I love his bold color pallet and agressive application that captures this high-altitude subject.


Thursday, September 12, 2024

Plein air Activities



I've been outside working on some plein air paintings. Dodge Nature center property in Mendota Heights and historic Sibley in Mendota. Acrylic on paper and on 11x14 birch panel.



Las Vegas 1000 Mile Loop

My wife and I recently flew to Vegas and rented a car for 5 days. We drove to the Hoover dam, stayed in historic Williams, spent a day on th...