BROKENTOP AND BLUE SKY

Brokentop and Blue Sky
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This is an oil painting of a scene I previously painted in watercolor, a view of Brokentop from a ski run on Mt. Bachelor.  It was really fun to translate to the new medium, taking advantage of its capabilities and working with its limitations.  I love the versatility and adjustability of oil.  Every mark is intentional.

SWIRLING CLOUDS AND MT HOOD

Swirling Clouds and Mt Hood
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I am painting at the Gorge Crest Vinyard in Washington, with hordes of other painters in the Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2011.  The vinyard has an expansive lawn, bordered by tall Douglas-firs, highlighting this view of Mt. Hood.  It is a sunny day, but we can see hints of weather to come.  The mountain collects weather around its skirts like small children wanting to dance and play.