On the Easel...
California roads are full of quirky, iconic discoveries. Several stories are circulating about how the first pair of old shoes ended up strung up along an old tree in the Mohave desert along highway 62...some say it was a fighting couple who, in a fit of anger threw a pair of shoes out the window. Others say it was a memorial started along the highway. Over time, many more shoes were added, moving from just a tree, to a fence, to eventually taking over the roof of an abandoned gas station.
Regardless of the origin, I'm having a lot of fun adding my own colors and textures to the quirky mix.
Regardless of the origin, I'm having a lot of fun adding my own colors and textures to the quirky mix.
Winter Birch trees are one of my favorite subjects to paint (and my most requested). This version is so new the paint is still drying. At 48" x 24", it's the perfect size for hanging over a sofa, table or bed.
*This painting is available for purchase.
*This painting is available for purchase.
I'm not sure its possible to live in Alaska and not be fascinated by the mountains. I love exploring them and painting them. My realistic paintings are my way of re-living experiences, capturing the mood, the light, and the setting. But some mountains beg to be captured in graphic form.....focusing on the negative space as much as the positive. This set of "Mint Peaks' are part of the Talkeetna range and can be seen from Hatcher Pass, not too far from our home in Anchorage. Crisp white background and glossy jewel tones of blues and greens, it is nearly ready for a home.
I don't know that I would call myself "adventurous". I'm certainly not a thrill seeker...I have no desire to bungee jump or sky dive, but I am a curious person. I suppose many artists are. Perhaps that's why I love travel so much. Whether exploring my own backyard, or seeing new places, trying new flavors, experiencing cultures so different from my own, it's all inspirational.
*This painting is available for purchase.
*This painting is available for purchase.