Lone Tree in Winter 2014

I have painted this year several times through the years. I love the way the branches spread out. It is located in Rodeo Park and during winter they close the gates and you will have to walk to it but it is worth the view. 

8" x 6" oil on canvas to bid at auction

Rodeo Park Trail Walking the Dog

I started this as a plein air painting and while I was there this lady came by walking her dog. I loved the pattern on the dog's coat and asked her if I could take pictures. They were added later at my studio. I did not capture either one of them as far as a good likeness, but the dog's coat against the red harness was what attracted me to them. I am looking at it here and am considering changing her sweatshirt to a red as well.

10 x 20 oil on canvas panel.

Here it is with the red sweatshirt. I also made a few minor changes, like muted the background around the girl to bring her out more

I again made adjustments. hopefully this is the end.

Rodeo Park Bridge View from the South

This is the view from the South. I wanted to paint it in a vertical format to emphasis the expanse of the bridge.

16 x 8 Oil on Canvas on panel

I will be set up at the Gazebo Arts Festival in Macomb, IL this Saturday. September 21st and the next day at Fort Madison, IA at Art in Central Park. If anyone is in the area, stop by and introduce yourself. 

Rodeo Park Trail Around the Bend

This started as a plein air painting which I scrapped. This was done from the photos I took on site. 

8 x 16 oil on Canvas on panel.

Rodeo Park plein air no2

The weather has been nice this morning so I can go back to plein air painting. I thought I found an isolated part of the trail but during the two hours I was there at least ten walkers came by.