"First Bit of Snow" ©

Tramping around in the first bit of snow I found this view in my canyon. Strange to have snow lightly dusting branches and lacing it's way around green sprigs of grass in sunny Southern California.

Oil on Linen, 11" X 14"

"Jackson Lake" ©

Yesterday my family wanted to run up to the snow for a day of skiing. I opted to paint and found this little lake near the lifts. I had a fun talking to the fishermen and tourist, answering the usual questions:

1. How long did that take you?

2. Do you sell those things?

3. Will you paint me too?

4. Do you give lessons?

and of course all of the stories of their painting relatives.

Mostly I enjoyed the sounds of the mountain, wind in the trees, birds singing and fish jumping.

Oil on Panel, 11" X 14"

"Snow Day" ©

Today is a gorgeous California sunny day but yesterday was a "Snow Day".

Oil on Panel, 11" X 14"

"Snow At Sunset" ©

Every time it snows up on the mountain I seem to be drawn to this subject. The clouds last evening were glorious yet so fleeting, any hope of painting them was via complete recall.

Oil on panel, 8" X 10"

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"Blanketed Boughs" ©

Happy Thanksgiving! Let the holidays begin....

Oil on Linen, 11" X 14"