Just Around The Bend ©

I used a photograph I took in Wisconsin as my inspiration for this painting.  My friend and I were enjoying the scenery as we drove through the Wisconsin countryside, looking for things to paint....old barns...farm houses and such. We came across this wonderful red barn.  I think what intrigued me the most about the photo was how the pavement reflected little bits of the sky and the barn.

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W
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IMWolf Buddies ©

I put this painting together from several pictures that I had taken up in Ely, Minnesota......and the North Woods of Wisconsin.  I love the serenity of the forest.

Oil on canvas on panel, 8"W x 10"H
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Northwoods Paradise ©

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W
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Chillin' ©

I created this small masterpiece from reference photos I took in Ely, Minnesota at the International Wolf Center.  The Center has five wolves living on a site of about one and a half acres.  The Wolf Center has a wonderful building for viewing the beautiful wildlife:  the entire back side is glass.  I enjoyed watching this fellow “Chillin” in the sunshine and was inspired to record the moment.   

Oil on canvas on panel.  6"H x 8"W

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Early Morning ©

This is a plein air painting I did in Schaumburg . It was such a beautiful day, and to make it even better I set my easel up under a tree where a bird serenaded me the whole time I was there.
Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W

Early Rise ©

Yesterday before I had to get ready for work, I decided that I needed to paint the field across the street from our home.  The lighting was so beautiful, I couldn't resist! I had a 4 x 5 canvas so I decided to try the direct painting method.  I mixed a lot of paint on the palette so I would have thick deliberate strokes.....and then LEFT each application. I had so much fun, and ended up with a fresh painting.  
Oil on canvas on panel. 4"H x 5"W

Wonderful Spring ©

The inspiration for this painting was a beautiful spot just 3 miles from my home.  It's nice to see that spring has finally arrived!!

Oil on canvas on panel, 8x8"

Quiet Place ©

It was spring in Minnesota and the calm waters of this small lake drew my attention.  The deep blue water against the fading dried underbrush, leads the viewer's attention to the center of my small masterpiece. 

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W
 

Morning View ©

This beautiful field is across the street from my home.  I painted it from inside my porch with all my winter gear on!  I just love the way the sun plays across the field, giving the trees a beautiful bronze glow.  The shadows on the snow are awesome with the different blues and violets.   

Oil on canvas panel, 8"H x 10"W

Spring in Eagle ©

My reference photo was taken at a plein air workshop I attended in Eagle, Wisconsin.  I remember a very warm and sunny day filled with the joy, doing what I love.
Oil on canvas on panel, 9"W x 12"H

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