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.

Under the Western Skies Landscape Exibition

I am honored to be invited to participate in the exhibition "Under the Western Skies: Landscapes" at the WaterWorks Art Museum in Miles City, Montana.

The show starts October 4, 2014 and runs through November 7, 2014.  I will be exhibiting 11 pastels and oils of various sizes.

Teton Sage Light
36" x 36" oil on canvas

Yellowstone River-July at the Old Main Gallery

Yellowstone River-July is the first painting I did this summer for an exhibit at the Old Main Gallery. I started it in early July after the wet cool June we had. Lots of snow still but that disipated by the time I finished this painting. I love the contrast of the jagged peaks and the gentle flow of the Yellowstone this time of year.

Yellowstone River-July
36" x 36"
oil on canvas
2014

Bridger Mountains-August at the Old Main Gallery

August was the month of orange sunsets and late season thunderstorms. This is one of my favorite views of the Bridgers with the dynamic rugged beauty of Ross Peak contrasting the accented minmulist lines on Hardscrabble and Sacajawea peaks.  "Bridger Mountains-August" can be seen at the Old Main Gallery  in downtown Bozeman.

Bridger Mountains-August
36" x 36"
oil on canvas
2014