The amazing Zion

My paintings of Schlitz Audubon have been a little sidetracked due to the flu hitting our house. So, here is a little painting of Zion National Park from a photo reference taken this spring. What an awe inspiring place.

Baby Calf

This little calf was hard to resist. I love how they tuck their little legs under their body. I played around with the background, making it more abstract than I usually would. The calf is saying, "stop painting and give me my bottle"!

Cat Tails....

I've always loved cat tails, especially this time of year when they get puffy and fuzzy. Here's my first "solo" cat tail, up close and personal! When you really study a cat tail, there are a multitude of colors. Pretty exciting!

Getting ready for the Art Bar exhibit

Starting to get paintings ready for the mini show at the Art Bar in Milwaukee. Here's a sneak preview of a little 6 x 8. Will have about 20 for the show which opens Friday, November 5, 7 p.m.

Schlitz Audubon #5

Painted this morning at Mystery Pond....much harder than I anticipated. Will go back to try it again. I learned about "marshmallow feet" today, the guide was asking the children to walk softly so they didn't startle the frogs. How CUTE is that?

Schlitz Audubon #4

These yellow flowers seem to be consuming my attention. My last post about these flowers was incorrect, they are actually a Compass Plant. The large leaves at the bottom almost always align themselves with the north or south, therefore the "compass" reference.
Another beautiful morning to paint at Schlitz Audubon....trying to take advantage of as many of these stunning fall mornings as possible.

More Fall Grasses

It's so wonderful to paint these lush fall colors. The reds/oranges in the foreground are a nice lead in to the little red barn in the distance.