Heceta Head Lighthouse near Florence, OR. All lighthouse locations are scenic, but this one is among the best. Not sure which angle does it the most justice. #watercolor #gouache #artyear
July 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Heceta Head Lighthouse near Florence, OR. All lighthouse locations are scenic, but this one is among the best. Not sure which angle does it the most justice. #watercolor #gouache #artyear
I’ve wanted to paint this scene for a long time, but I couldn’t work out everything for watercolor — so I did it in gouache. This is the first time I’ve used that medium for an entire painting. I’m pleased with the way it handled and will do more in gouache. #gouache #watercolor
July 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I’ve wanted to paint this scene for a long time, but I couldn’t work out everything for watercolor — so I did it in gouache. This is the first time I’ve used that medium for an entire painting. I’m pleased with the way it handled and will do more in gouache. #gouache #watercolor
Mt. Hood from Timothy Lake. One of our favorite spots to camp. Shot the reference photo from Hoodview Campground. Can you tell I’m gearing up for a long camping trip to Oregon? #artyear #watercolors
June 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Mt. Hood from Timothy Lake. One of our favorite spots to camp. Shot the reference photo from Hoodview Campground. Can you tell I’m gearing up for a long camping trip to Oregon? #artyear #watercolors
June 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
April 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Moose, attempts 1, 2 & 3. @laurag.bsky.social posted about 4 renditions of a painting, so I’m giving it a shot. #artyear #watercolor
April 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Moose, attempts 1, 2 & 3. @laurag.bsky.social posted about 4 renditions of a painting, so I’m giving it a shot. #artyear #watercolor
He can always find a new depth to sink to.
April 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
He can always find a new depth to sink to.
Sprague Lake moose, No. 2. I just read another post where the artist said she makes 4 renditions of a painting. I’ve found myself doing 2 attempts of many works. Generally, I’m more pleased with the second version, although there’s always something I like better in the original. #artyear #watercolor
April 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Sprague Lake moose, No. 2. I just read another post where the artist said she makes 4 renditions of a painting. I’ve found myself doing 2 attempts of many works. Generally, I’m more pleased with the second version, although there’s always something I like better in the original. #artyear #watercolor
My favorite bridge at my favorite park. Gawd, Grant Wood made this look easy. #artyear #geodestatepark #iowa #watercolor
April 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My favorite bridge at my favorite park. Gawd, Grant Wood made this look easy. #artyear #geodestatepark #iowa #watercolor
Retired 40 days ago and the goal is to create a new piece every day (or at least work on a new piece). This is the progress from Day 3 to Day 40. #ArtYear #watercolor
March 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Retired 40 days ago and the goal is to create a new piece every day (or at least work on a new piece). This is the progress from Day 3 to Day 40. #ArtYear #watercolor
This would have been reason enough.
March 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This would have been reason enough.
March 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
If you’ve been to Roscoe, MT, just up the East Rosebud, you know this bar. Shown is the final piece and the studies that went into it. I used washes of Cobalt blue, Alizarin crimson and Cadmium yellow to make for a more luminous grizzly.
February 27, 2025 at 1:32 AM
If you’ve been to Roscoe, MT, just up the East Rosebud, you know this bar. Shown is the final piece and the studies that went into it. I used washes of Cobalt blue, Alizarin crimson and Cadmium yellow to make for a more luminous grizzly.
Worked hard on a concept last week, and … every variation looked like 💩. Returned to doodles today, wanting to play with simple colors and a common watercolor technique. Much more pleased. Simple, simple, simple. #ArtYear
February 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Worked hard on a concept last week, and … every variation looked like 💩. Returned to doodles today, wanting to play with simple colors and a common watercolor technique. Much more pleased. Simple, simple, simple. #ArtYear
Fight the oligarchy! Lining up in Iowa City to do our part
February 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Fight the oligarchy! Lining up in Iowa City to do our part
Got cutesy for Valentines Day. #watercolors
February 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Got cutesy for Valentines Day. #watercolors
Surprising amount of prep work for a 4 x 6, essentially black and white (Payne’s Gray, actually) piece. I am usually attracted to colors, but the stark photo I took for this piece has always resonated. #watercolors
February 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Surprising amount of prep work for a 4 x 6, essentially black and white (Payne’s Gray, actually) piece. I am usually attracted to colors, but the stark photo I took for this piece has always resonated. #watercolors
After a 30-year layoff, I’m finding time to paint nearly every day in retirement. The goal is a 4 x 4 every day, hoping the skill, techniques and creativity come back. #watercolors
February 8, 2025 at 3:24 AM
After a 30-year layoff, I’m finding time to paint nearly every day in retirement. The goal is a 4 x 4 every day, hoping the skill, techniques and creativity come back. #watercolors
Mid-week hikes, watercolor painting, time for home-made meals. Retirement is grand.
January 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Mid-week hikes, watercolor painting, time for home-made meals. Retirement is grand.
I’m at Day 3 of retirement, and after two days of organizing, I’m finally tackling my biggest goal: A return to watercolor painting
January 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I’m at Day 3 of retirement, and after two days of organizing, I’m finally tackling my biggest goal: A return to watercolor painting
A weekend in my favorite city, New Orleans. 1) Treme Second Line 2) Lafayette Cemetery No. 2 3) A Sazerac at Tujague’s 4) James McMurtry at Chickie Wah Wah
January 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
A weekend in my favorite city, New Orleans. 1) Treme Second Line 2) Lafayette Cemetery No. 2 3) A Sazerac at Tujague’s 4) James McMurtry at Chickie Wah Wah