Ginny Butcher's Almost Daily Paintings

This is a little oil sketch I did today - not from life though. It's been fun to learn to paint snow. Now if I can just translate it into a larger painting . . .

Bulls Eye, 8x6, oil on panel

2012-01-24T08:21:00.000-07:00

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Blue Bowl, 8x8, oil on panel

2012-01-23T09:01:00.000-07:00

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Autumn Aspens, 6x8, oil on panel

2012-01-20T08:36:00.000-07:00

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Little Longhorn, 6x8 oil on gessoed panel

2012-01-18T16:02:00.001-07:00

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Snowy Stream

2012-01-17T07:53:00.000-07:00

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Snow Light, 9x12, oil on hardboard panel

2012-01-16T08:57:00.000-07:00

This is an 9x12 that's headed to the Paisley Porch Gallery in Glenrock tomorrow. I may list it on the DPW auction site also. That's my priority for today. To get this framed and something listed.

In The High Country

2012-01-13T15:32:00.001-07:00

This is the first thing I've painted in three weeks! It felt really good after so long away from it. There was just too much going on over the holidays - which was very fun. I'm going to be listing some paintings on an auction site called Daily Paint Works. My goal is to get 3 paintings on there next week. And another goal is to be more consistent here.

Christmas Card

2011-12-02T15:36:00.002-07:00

This is the painting for my Christmas card this year. I finally got around to it!

Blue Bowl, 8x8, oil on gessoed panel

2011-12-01T10:44:00.002-07:00

A little still life with some primary colors. I'm liking this still life painting - just to be painting from life is so much more interesting sometimes! And a very good school master.

Open Water, 8x8, oil on board

2011-12-01T07:56:00.002-07:00

It's beginning to look like winter around here and I'm highly motivated to paint some snow scenes! I'm going to try to actually get one painted for a Christmas card this year. I always intend to do that and never get it done. This year I think it's going to happen. As always these paintings are for sale. Just contact me if you're interested. And happy December 1!

Winter Squash and Apples - It's What's For Dinner

2011-11-14T09:51:00.006-07:00

This is what I am considering my first attempt at a "real still life". By that I mean one that was set up with all the drama, composition considerations, etc. I'm pretty pleased with it, thanks to Jeanne Mackenzie, (www.jeannemackenzie.com) an artist from Laporte, Co and a great teacher! I made a trip last week to get some instruction and to my delight she had this still life set up for us to paint. I've been wanting to paint some still lifes for quite awhile, but for some reason just not able to get it together to tackle it. I find myself more and more desiring to paint from life and since the wind hasn't stopped blowing for the past 2 weeks I'm staying in to paint. So, this was perfect timing and now I'm really excited to do some more of these! And as I told my husband, one of the great things about this kind of still life is you can eat it when you're done! :)

The Paisley Porch Gallery Christmas Show and Sale

2011-11-02T08:13:00.004-06:00

These paintings are both 6x8 and will be part of a Christmas Show and Sale that we put on each year. This year the show is running from November 7 through January 7. All the paintings are small and unframed. As you can see from these two, I used a palette - or painting - knife towards the end which gives them a bit more texture. Lots of fun!

The Value of Default Mode

2011-10-20T13:30:00.007-06:00

A "default" plein air day.

A friend of mine recently mentioned being on "default mode". As we talked more about it I began to realize the value of being in default mode. We all do things by default. You know, the things we do without considering whether or not we want to do it. The things that are in our routines. It makes life so much easier. Fewer decisions over what is on the agenda make it easier to get to the agenda.

A while ago I designated Mondays as Marketing Mondays. Like most of us, I hate all the paper work, marketing stuff, errands, and any other miscellaneous tasks that involve my work, but aren't the fun part. Years ago I read that I'd need to spend at least as much, if not more, time marketing than creating. I was, of course, in denial about that for a very long time. Probably until I designated Mondays for marketing! Then I soon realized I could easily designate 2 days for that, especially since I lumped EVERYTHING besides painting into that designation. So, now I have 1-2 days a week as default mode marketing/everything else days.

What about other defaults? Well, yes, I've begun to see the value in having default painting days. Most of my painting buddies don't have as much time as I do to paint. I'm very fortunate to have at my discretion the ability to make my own schedule, but I know that until I really designated my default paint days, I found SO MANY other things to do, because if I got up in the morning and wasn't especially fired up to paint, well, no one was expecting me, so I simply found something else calling my name that day.

Default mode has simplified my life - and aren't we all looking for that! I'm developing default exercise. It's a given that I exercise at 6 am 3 mornings a week, go to kickboxing (which I love!) once a week, and take Riley the dog for a walk at noon. Except Tuesday because that's my (default) day with my painting buds. I haven't quite mastered default on the workout yet. I have to admit that some mornings I head straight for the bathtub instead of the workout corner. But I have managed to keep the walks up consistently.

The value of default is that it gives me structure without too much restraint. It gives me freedom by setting a schedule so that by the end of the day or the end of the week, or the end of the year, I'm not feeling bad because I didn't do what I intended to do. It gives me freedom to thoroughly enjoy my "free time" with no guilt lurking in the back of my mind. And I actually accomplish the things I set out to do!

So what default mode do you need to set, or reset, in order to make the things happen that you want to happen?

Three More

2011-10-20T07:28:00.005-06:00

Three more quick plein air sketches. As you can see, its from the same place as the day before. The photos aren't very good - I took them in the bright sun with the paintings laying in the grass. I'll have to take some better photos at home. I'm hoping to use these as references for a few larger paintings when it's not so nice out! One more foray to the area today.

Painting at Duncan's Ranch

2011-10-19T08:02:00.007-06:00

Two of my faithful painting buddies! Cheryl (above) and Sharon.

The scene and my painting.

We ventured out yesterday and what a beautiful day it was! A little cold as you can see by Cheryl's and Sharon's dress. We had intended to paint most of the day, but I think we all forgot how cold it can be with clouds and an ever so slight north wind. So we stayed for one painting and then made a run up the road a ways for some photos. I'm headed back there today with a few more layers and my lunch! This won't last and I want to take advantage of it while I can!

Reshaw Bridge Mural Finished

2011-09-08T16:57:00.005-06:00

The finishing touches have been added and all my tools and paint are packed up and stored away at home again. Too bad I can't figure out how to line these up so it's one long image. Oh well, you get the idea, I think. Next week will be on to something new.

Fun!

2011-09-01T16:04:00.004-06:00

Now the real fun begins. These posts aren't really crooked by the way. I was holding the camera crooked. I'm sure it will take me as long to do the bridge as it did to do the landscape. Very fun though!

Mural Paint

2011-08-31T16:02:00.001-06:00

I have been using sample paints from Home Depot for this mural. It's very handy and they'll mix whatever color you want. I've always mixed my own colors in the past and that gets a little tricky because wall paint doesn't behave like artists paint. This is much better and reasonably priced!

2011-08-31T15:58:00.004-06:00

Day 2 of mural painting. It's beginning to take shape. I'm hoping to get far enough tomorrow to be able to take the scaffold down and work from the floor! Chalk lines sure do come in handy for something like this!

2011-08-30T16:01:00.004-06:00

I started a mural today at the Evansville Community Center. Here's a couple of pics of it. It's going to be 6 1/2 feet by 22 feet when it's done. So far, so good.

Come and Paint!!

2011-08-19T08:32:00.008-06:00

I will be hosting an Oil Painters of America paint out at my home, on September 24. Here's a couple of photos from my front yard and back yard. We have a variety of terrain and comfortable accommodations for all. This is the first time hosting an event like this and I think it will be fun! It's open to any oil painters whether you're a member of OPA or not, so come on out and paint with us. The details can be found on the OPA website or email me and I'll fill you in.

Summer Serenade

2011-08-18T07:32:00.003-06:00

We returned to the same location the next morning. It was warm and sunny, so the landscape took on a brighter look. The block in from the previous day was a good foundation to build the rest of the painting on. Here's my finished piece, titled Summer Serenade. To my great surprise and delight it received the Wyoming Land Trust Purchase Award in the Prairies to Peaks plein air competition!

Block In

2011-08-18T07:29:00.004-06:00

Here's my new friend, Bonnie Halsey-Dutton, touching up some places where the rain got her painting. We tried to wait it out, but . . .
This is my block in before the rain came. We got rained out this day, but it was fun anyway.

Prairies to Peaks

2011-08-18T07:25:00.002-06:00

My friend Karen, painting during the Prairies to Peaks plein air competition. She uses pastels and creates wonderfully soft paintings.

More Updates

2011-06-20T13:57:00.004-06:00

This is an older painting from last year - or maybe the year before. But it's the new star on my business card. I have been working on a website which is finally up and running and so now I can get some new cards made. This seemed like a cheery, summery image for the new card. If you want to check out my website it is www.ginnybutcher.com. I hope you take a look and enjoy it!

Studio Update

2011-06-09T14:56:00.002-06:00

Still on the updating. This is my new framing and shipping area. I got this workbench at Menard's and put it together one Saturday morning. It's made life much easier for both tasks. I have all my framing materials on the left and my shipping materials on the right. The carpet on the bench surface keeps my frames from getting scratched. The drawers are marvelous for keeping all the small hardware in! Now I just have to get back to painting!

Studio Update

2011-06-06T08:05:00.003-06:00

This is a drawing board that was on it's way to the dump before a friend of mine rescued it. It had been twice as long as this but was in two pieces when he got it. He has one in his wife's studio and I got the other one. It's very handy!

Studio Update

2011-06-06T07:46:00.004-06:00

Summer has finally arrived here in central Wyoming and with it I've arrived at a few decisions. First, is this great addition to my studio!

Since returning to pastels and still doing oils I had quite a mess in the studio. Too many things piled in too many places and always feeling like I couldn't move without tripping over something. I went in search of a dresser to store everything in and found this great piece of furniture! You'd think it was made to order. As you can see, I have a place for both my pastel palette (on the left) and my oil palette. There's plenty of room to store my supplies for each and my photo references are in the bottom drawer. (The little red table and chair to the left are for the budding artists in my life).

It feels great to work in this space now. I have room to breathe and think about what I'm doing. It's much more relaxing. I no longer have things shouting at me for attention every time I go into the studio. It's a place I want to be in, which makes all the difference in the world when it comes time to create! I hope you're creating too!

Sweetie, 6x6, oil on panel

2011-05-16T15:05:00.002-06:00

This is also on ebay right now. I'm trying this square format for awhile and finding it fun to work with. It kind of jogs my thinking a bit.

Blondie, 8x8 oil on board

2011-05-16T15:02:00.002-06:00

This is currently on ebay for a few more days.

The Three of Us, 5x7, pastel on sanded paper

2011-04-22T21:16:00.003-06:00

Three cute little curious guys.

Home On The Range, 8x10, pastel on sanded paper

2011-04-15T07:38:00.002-06:00

This is so Wyoming to me. I may crop this to only include the trailer house and trees with foreground. It reminds me of a song I heard about a place called Bosler (in Wyoming) by the Jalan Crossland band. And thats all I'm going to say about that!

Reflections of Autumn, 8x10, pastel

2011-04-13T07:45:00.003-06:00

Reflections are always intriguing, kind of like watching a fire when you're camping. So peaceful.

Way Up High, 8x10, pastel on sanded paper

2011-04-12T07:43:00.004-06:00

This is a scene I've done before in oil. Not the exact same scene, but close. I am fascinated by reflected light especially on rocks. So much fun!

Sagebrush and Pines, 10x8, pastel on sanded paper

2011-04-11T07:41:00.003-06:00

Sagebrush is one of my favorite subjects and one of the things I love about Wyoming - there's plenty of it! When I moved back to New Hampshire for a brief spell a long time ago, it was the sagebrush I missed the most.

A Walk In The Woods, 8x10, pastel on sanded paper

2011-04-09T12:08:00.003-06:00

I'm sure having fun with these! Hope you enjoy seeing them.

Sun Glow, 8x10, pastel on sanded paper

2011-04-08T07:37:00.004-06:00

This is one of the pastels I've done recently.

Instride, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-04-06T07:36:00.003-06:00

A couple more. These two horses are always together. The darker one looks pretty old and always stays close the other. I like their togetherness! I'm sure they do too.

On The Move, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-04-05T07:26:00.002-06:00

Don't you like the focus of this guy? He's got somewhere to go and he's going. Currently on ebay.

Front & Center, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-03-31T16:26:00.002-06:00

Good heavens! This guy looks grumpy!

I've been getting lots of pastels done, now I just have to photograph them. I'll be sending some to Black Hawk Gallery in Saratoga, WY and some to Deselms Fine Art in Cheyenne. Others will be for shows. And I will try to post them all on here before they go anywhere!

This grumpy guy is on ebay starting Friday, April Fools' Day. - Ah! I should have called it April Fool!

LaBonte Creek, 10x8, oil on sanded paper

2011-03-15T06:34:00.003-06:00

One of my favorite places to go, LaBonte Creek is always beautiful. I'm thoroughly enjoying working in pastels again. I hope you're enjoying seeing them as much as I'm enjoying working in them! Thanks for looking.

Cedars, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-03-14T07:50:00.002-06:00

Windswept, 8x10, soft pastel on sanded paper

2011-03-10T07:28:00.003-07:00

As you can see, this was taken while still on my board. Just to give you an idea of what's up. More to come for sure. Thanks for looking!

Muddy Creek Frozen Over, 8x10, pastel on sanded paper

2011-03-09T06:57:00.003-07:00

This is the creek out back done in pastels. I haven't done pastels in years and it was pure joy! It occurred to me during a conversation with a friend that pastels just come natural to me where as pretty much every oil painting is not so natural. I love oils, but pastels just kind of roll off my fingertips it seems. So I think I could say pastels are my "native language". I'm going to continue with them as well as oils. The pastels will not be listed on ebay at this time. The oils will continue to be listed. The pastels are for sale however and if you're interested in a pastel just contact me at ginny.butcher@gmail.com. Thanks and I hope you enjoy the new paintings!

Golden Days, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-03-05T06:09:00.003-07:00

Open Water, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-02-23T07:48:00.002-07:00

The ice is breaking up - or just melting here and there. Spring really is coming!

The Old Woodshed, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-02-22T07:58:00.003-07:00

This is a painting I did using one of my Mom's paintings from years ago. It's the woodshed at their house in New Hampshire. Lots of snow back there!

The Lure of Winter Woods, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-02-16T07:06:00.002-07:00

Still don't have that photography studio set up, but it's getting closer. I resorted to photographing this in the sunshine out front on a not so windy day.

This was a fun painting to do. It's largely from my imagination with a lot of reminiscing about New Hampshire.

Mountain Sunshine, 8x10, oil on panel

2011-02-16T07:03:00.003-07:00

February

2011-02-04T07:04:00.003-07:00

Hi everyone,

If you've been wondering about the lack of postings, it's mainly due to waiting for some new photography equipment to arrive. I'm finally going to have an inside photography setup so I don't have to be dependent on the weather for good days. That's not too bad in the summer, but it sure gets difficult in the winter. Yay! for an indoor spot. Thanks for your continued interest!

On another note, here's a photo of an unexpected visitor yesterday. He really thought we should let him in. He stomped his foot a couple of times when my dog Riley barked at him. At one point I thought he might strike the door, but he was better behaved than that. He belongs to our neighbor who got him to eat the thistles in his pasture. He definitely likes to roam though.

Mountain Top Sunrise, 8x10, oil on gessoed panel

2011-01-26T07:29:00.004-07:00

This is an early morning scene from a hunting trip last fall. It's worth the hike in the dark to see this!

Late Afternoon At The Creek, 8x10, oi on hand-primed panel

2011-01-18T16:06:00.003-07:00

This is a bit of a composite of different scenes. I've been working at orchestrating a painting a bit more than I have in the past. Challenging, but fun!

This will be on ebay starting tonight. Thanks!

Red Rocks, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2011-01-13T10:19:00.003-07:00

Not exactly the famous Red Rocks, but not bad for around Casper. It's all in the perspective! This too is on ebay for 10 days.

Two Sheds, 8x10, oil on hand-primed hardboard

2011-01-12T07:26:00.002-07:00

It's been wintry cold and this looked like a warm summer day - good reminder of things to come.

Country Lane, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2011-01-06T06:47:00.003-07:00

Near The Mountain, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2011-01-05T16:13:00.001-07:00

A Parting Of The Ways, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-12-28T16:09:00.003-07:00

This is a scene I've painted a couple of times. Each time I get a little closer to what I'm after.

It will be on ebay starting tonight for 10 days.

Sun Covered Snow, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-12-28T08:11:00.003-07:00

Winter at its best. Snowy and sunny.

Sunny Day, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-12-23T07:47:00.003-07:00

A scene from west of town.

As always with these small ones, its for sale by auction on ebay. Just go there and look under Art, Direct From Artist, Paintings and type in my name.

Thanks!

Casper Mountain, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-12-16T08:13:00.004-07:00

This is from up on the mountain earlier in the year - now its covered with snow! This will be on ebay tonight.

Boxelder Snow, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-12-15T08:59:00.003-07:00

This is a little scene from up on Boxelder Road outside of Glenrock. So typical of the mountains in the area. And who can resist pines and snow?

Maisy Mouse comes to life!

2010-12-09T08:21:00.003-07:00

This is the first of the homemade Christmas presents for this year. Actually, this will probably be the most elaborate one. I think the rest are going to involve food! Yummy! And a few paintings . . . and maybe a snuggle for the car . . . and maybe . . .

Riley

2010-12-08T07:51:00.003-07:00

Poor Riley! He looks so utterly bored! "Are you done YET!??" He was waiting for me to get done painting so we could go for our walk/run.

I'm working on Christmas presents this week, so not too much to post. Hopefully I'll get them done and then I can get back to painting. Making presents is the best!!

Sweet Afternoon Sun & Snow Tracks, 8x10 oil on board

2010-12-06T08:06:00.003-07:00

Two plein air paintings from Glendo, Wyoming. The first of the snowy season! It was a beautiful day there - no wind, 40 degrees and sunny. Perfect!

After The Snow, 8x10, oil on Wallis sanded paper

2010-12-03T08:45:00.004-07:00

This was fun to do - the same scene in different seasons. I am looking forward to a bit more snow. . . . maybe this weekend.

Before The Snow, 8x10, oil on Wallis sanded paper

2010-12-02T07:56:00.003-07:00

This is from up on Boxelder Road outside Glenrock. There will be an "After The Snow" following. I do like fences, dirt roads and old places!

On ebay right now. Thanks!

Morning Shadows, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-23T07:41:00.003-07:00

I took some artistic license with this painting of the neighbors to our north. I'm not sure I've gotten the color just right on the image - the painting is a little calmer than this. Not quite so blue. Anyway, it was fun to paint and I might experiment with this scene some more and make a larger painting of it.

Poplars, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-20T07:44:00.003-07:00

This is sort of an invented painting. One of those ones where I was experimenting with shapes and colors.

Evening Cottonwoods, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-18T08:26:00.002-07:00

A quick study of evening light.

Indian Paintbrush, 10x8, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-17T14:20:00.003-07:00

A little study of Indian Paintbrush. Sort of Christmas-y even if it is a summer flower.

Just Drifting By, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-10T07:53:00.003-07:00

We do get some great skies out here! This one was out my back door, back in September.

Love That Red Dirt!, 8x10 oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-08T08:09:00.003-07:00

I really do love the red dirt out here. Its just such a kick to be going along somewhere and come across a wash like this and see that wonderful color! This is one I'm going to make into a larger painting, only I'm going to crop it a bit in the larger one. And I'm going to make it a square - 14x14 on stretched canvas with a gallery wrapped edge, which means you don't have to frame it if you don't want to.

One of my goals for the next year is to get a website going in January (or sooner) where these larger paintings will be listed for sale. Of course if you're ever interested in one you see here, you can email me and I'll be glad to sell it to you! Thanks! And this little one will be on ebay tonight. Free shipping!

Pines And Aspen, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-06T09:09:00.003-06:00

This is a study of a scene up on Casper Mountain. I think I might make a larger painting of it. On ebay tonight.

Autumn Splendor, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-11-05T15:51:00.002-06:00

Can't resist these fall colors!

Red Willow Day, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-30T13:54:00.003-06:00

This is right out my back window, which is how you do a plein air painting without actually having to go out in the plain air and howling wind! Also on ebay.

Wyoming Blue, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-28T07:11:00.003-06:00

This is a scene from when we went hunting. Some very nice folks let us hunt on their ranch and these are the mountains they see every day.

Autumn Glory, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-26T07:28:00.003-06:00

Love those aspens! I don't think there's too much in the way of leaves, left after yesterday's weather though! Wow! Blustery wind, snow, . . . October in Wyoming. This will be on ebay tonight. Thanks!

Katie, Study #1, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-25T16:40:00.003-06:00

The first of a series of small studies of this lovely young lady. I'm hoping to do some larger paintings from the small studies, later on.

OPA Show in Jackson

2010-10-22T08:43:00.002-06:00

I took a spur of the moment trip to Jackson, Wyoming (about 6 hours away) on Wednesday to take in the Western Regional Oil Painters of America show at Mountain Trails Gallery. It was well worth the trip! Got lots of photos of the mountains and cottonwoods on the way up and then spent a couple of hours at the gallery looking and seeing paintings by people I've never heard of and a few by people I've admired since I began painting.

It left me inspired and dissatisfied with my own work. In a good way I think. It re-oriented my sights on color again and the skillful use of it to say what you want to say about something. For quite some time I've been concentrating on composition, which is certainly foundational. Now I think its time to go back to paying a bit more attention to, and giving pre-painting thought to, color. How do I want to use it to give the feeling of a place or a time? What combination will accomplish that? How much do I try to be literal and how much do I want to add my own interpretation? Lots to think about! Oh! The joy of discovery! - And painting!

Almost There, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-13T09:10:00.003-06:00

A little painting from over by Saratoga. Wyoming traffic jams usually consist of cattle being driven down the highway on their way to branding or summer pasture or winter pasture. You can't tell from this painting, but that's what was happening here when I took the photo for this painting. On another note - hmmmm.....cattle being driven by cowboys.....sounds like material for a cartoon!

Happy day to you!

Teton Aspens, 10x8, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-12T07:27:00.004-06:00

Yup, some more of those famous Teton area aspens.

Also on ebay tonight. Thanks!

I Say, Have You Any Greener Grass?, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-12T07:24:00.005-06:00

Oh, funny cows! On ebay, of course . . .

Have a great day!

Teton Backdrop, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-09T07:22:00.003-06:00

Yes, that really is the Tetons in the background. I love the fall colors! This was done from a photo taken on a trip to Jackson a few years ago.

Autumn On Muddy Creek, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-08T15:46:00.003-06:00

It's always fun to paint out back and the creek is just as good to paint as the cottonwood tree.

On ebay tonight.

September Sparkle, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-10-06T13:48:00.003-06:00

This is the cottonwood to the east of our house. It's always enticing to paint, especially this time of the year.

Turning Of The Seasons, 8x10, oil on linen panel

2010-10-01T09:01:00.005-06:00

It's finally beginning to look a lot like . . . fall! My favorite time of the year. I hope to go out for a few photo shoots and painting sessions next week. Beautiful color and weather!

I'm All Ears, 8x10, oil on hand-primed hardboard panel

2010-09-27T18:15:00.003-06:00

I really enjoyed painting this one! Such an expression! I've got another from this bunch coming in a couple of days. These cows - yearlings I think - were so interested in every move I made.

Sunlight On An Old Timer, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-09-21T07:53:00.003-06:00

My Palette

2010-09-20T07:54:00.002-06:00

I have had a few people ask me about my palette - what colors I use and since I can rarely remember how to directly reply to them, I decided to post it here. I use 3 yellows: cad lemon yellow, cad yellow pale, and yellow ochre. Windsor Newton mostly. For reds I use cad red scarlet, alizarin crimson and sometimes terra rosa. For blues I use French Ultramarine Blue, cobalt and I also have 2 greens on my palette. They are Viridian and Sap Green. I used to use only 2 yellow, 2 red and 2 blue, but have added a few others as you can see.

Red Ranch House, 10x8, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-09-15T07:21:00.004-06:00

Another painting from the trip to Lusk last week.

Old Ranch Road, 10x8,oil on linen panel

2010-09-14T07:21:00.003-06:00

This is one from the Wyoming Plein Air event that I chose not to put in the show. Mostly because I didn't get it this far done while on location and didn't think I should work on it at home a lot and then call it a plein air piece. So, its plein air begun and studio finished.

And if you click on the title it will take you to the ebay home page, from which you should be able to find it under my name.

Buffalo Blues, 8x10, oil on hand-primed panel

2010-09-13T14:02:00.002-06:00

Hmmm...... not sure what to write about this guy. I don't know if he looks blue or not. He actually looks kind of cozy and warm! Oh well . . .