New Small Oil Paintings at Old Main Gallery

I just took five small oil paintings to Old Main Gallery in downtown Bozeman. Some people call these "juicy" oil paintings since I am working wet into wet using a loaded brush (lots of paint in various colors together). Extremely fun and exciting to create.

This is the a painting of the Clark Fork Canyon in the Beartooths and is 8" x 8" oil on canvas panel.

Nicolaysen Art Museum Permanent Collection

"Bridger Mountains-August Storm" was recently purchased by the
The Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, Wyoming to be included in the museum's permanent collection. I am honored to have my work part of the Nicolaysens collection.

Early evening light has that unique flat light below the shadow line and the dramatic light and shadows above it. The shadows are further enhanced by reflected light from the passing storm. One of those beautiful interactions that keep me painting!

"Bridger Mountains-August Storm" is a 36" x 36" oil on canvas painting.

New Paintings at the Old Main Gallery

I have three new large pastels and a couple new oil paintings at the Old Main Gallery in downtown Bozeman.

Pictured are the Bridgers at sunset from Nixon Gulch just north of Manhattan, Montana. An arid area in the Horseshoe Hills that contrasts the lush growth surrounding the East Gallatin River.

"East Gallatin River-Bridgers"
30" x 40" pastel on paper

Thunderstorm Season in Montana

"Evening Rain" is one of 10 new small oil paintings I just completed honoring the transition from winter to summer.

I love the dynamic weather during this season, just not the bugs in my paintings!

"Evening Rain"
12" x 12" oil on canvas

Yellowstone Art Museum Art Auction 47

The annual fundraiser for the Yellowstone Art Museum will be held March 7, 2015.

I am happy to say that my pastel painting "Bitterroot Valley Thunderstorm" is part of this years auction. This pastel is from a hot, muggy day with plenty of sunshine and plenty of rain showers.

"Bitterroot Valley Thunderstorm" is 30" x 40" chalk pastel on paper.

Missoula Art Museum Ruby Jubilee Art Auction

I am honored to be part of the 2015 Missoula Art Museum's annual art auction. This painting titled "Wise River September" was painted from one of my favorite areas in the Pioneer Mountains near Dillon. The fall colors change quickly in this location and it was exciting to catch it at the peak of autumn colors!

"Wise River September" is an 18" x 18" oil on canvas.

The Ruby Jubilee Art Auction and Dinner will be held Saturday, February 7, University Center Ballroom at the University of Montana.