Art on the Vine 2013 Oregon College of Art and Craft Auction

I am honored to be participating in the 18th annual Art on the Vine 2013, a benefit auction for student scholarships at the Oregon College of Art and Craft. With both my kids in college I understand the scarce sources for funding needed to attend  college or university.

"Lamar Valley Thunderstorm" is an 18" x 24" oil on canvas. This turned out to be a sweet piece, I am speaking in terms of color harmonies. I didn't intend on working in saturated hues, but at the time I was painting this piece the valley was filled with dense smoke from local and regional forest fires. I yearned for clean air and blue sky! My wish came true with this painting and at the same time I was able to express the beauty of this part of Yellowstone National Park.