Cowpasture River

Cowpasture River
5" x 7" oil on board
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Just downstream from the confluence of the Bullpasture River and Cowpasture River in Highland County, VA, near the "town" of Williamsville. Town is in quotation marks because there is one stop sign and a trout hatchery in Williamsville...there used to be a nice country store there, but it closed down years ago. Still, the Bullpasture River Valley is one of my favorite places on earth.

I struggled with this one and almost wiped it. Then, I debated whether or not to post it.

Black, White, and Brown

Black, White, and Brown
6" x 6" oil on board
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It's tough to muster the creative energy to paint when you've been wrangling a two and five year old, but I made it happen today. This is an image from our trip to McDowell, Va this July. I'm happy with my cows.

Windowsill Apples

Windowsill Apples
8" x 16" oil on canvas
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I've been getting a lot of page views the past few days. Russian hackers or legitimate viewers?  I'd love to know...

Abstract II

Abstract II
Oil on canvas (large)
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I had some ideas for how I wanted this to look, but of course it turned out differently and a little more representational than I had planned - I had no scene in mind when I started....it was fun trying to balance it out, and I like it.

Also, 2019 was the10th year of this blog.  Anyone still looking?

Apples in a Bowl with Brown Bag

Apples in a Bowl with Brown Bag
5" x 7" oil on panel
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As usual, I had a hard time getting a good photo.  Upgrading to the new iPhone any day now...

Corner Pothos

Corner Pothos
11" x 14" oil on board
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Haven't painted in a while.  I went back to a limited palette of Venetian Red, cobalt blue, cadmium yellow light, and burnt umber.

Bowl of Sardines

Bowl of Sardines
6" x 6" oil on board
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Pothos

Pothos
8" x 8" oil on board
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This was really tough to paint. I eventually had to go back in the studio and quit looking at it because the light was totally different from when I started.

I've also been calling this plant a philodendron. However, I think it's actually a pothos.  Someone, please correct me.

Dickie Brother's Orchard II

Dickie Brother's Orchard II
6" x 6" oil on board
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Apples in a Bowl

Apples in a Bowl
8" x 8" oil on board
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Redbud

Redbud
9" x 12" oil on panel

Linville Gorge

Linville Gorge
16" x 20" oil on canvas
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Urbanna Mansion

Urbanna Mansion
6" x 6" oil on board
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Barn

Barn
6" x 6" oil on board
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Winterpock

Winterpock
6" x 6" oil on board
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Eggs

Eggs
6" x 6" oil on board
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Cayucos

Cayucos
8" x 10" oil on board
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Traditional fishing boats of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Pie.

Pie.
6" x 6" oil on board
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Sweet potato.

Abstract

Abstract
16" x 20" oil on board
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Backyard - Early Summer

Backyard - Early Summer
18" x 24" oil on board
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When I look at the last few paintings I've done, I see more confidence in value, color, and brushstroke. I think that's because I've started them as though I wasn't going to do anything with them (i.e. post or attempt to sell). Lesson?  Stop thinking and paint.