More Sketching.....

I have a face-book friend who spends his winters in the deserts of Arizona, He takes some really neat pictures of the landscapes and wildlife. This is from one of his photos. 

"Arizona Wildlife"

8.5" x 11"

Currently working on a couple paintings, but in the meantime I have been doing more sketching. A relaxing change from the sometimes difficult work of  managing color harmony and atmosphere of an oil painting. hope you enjoy viewing my sketches while i take a breather....

Comments always welcome! 

Sketching Exercise........

 "Sun-Bathing" 

8.5" x 11"

Strathmore fine-tooth paper

This sketch is from photos I took last winter while camping at Camp Huaco on River Road by the Guadalupe River in Texas. It was common to see several turtles out sunning themselves on the rocks or a log in the river. The trees impressed me with their unusual curled roots; half in water, half on land. Such a peaceful place! I am considering doing a painting from the actual photos I took.

Sunrise Suprise, an Original Oil Painting by Rebecca Jennings

"Early Sunrise Surprise"

8" x 10"

Oil on Canvas Panel

 

A quick sketch of the pond behind a roadside rest in east Texas. Te sun was just coming up and casting beautiful beams of light on the reeds beside the pond. Birds were singing and ducks were swimming on the far side. I plan to make a larger version of this rendering.

 

Thanks for viewing. Comments welcome!



Day 9 - Painting Challenge, 30 Paintings / 30 Days

It was getting on towards evening when I was leaving Port Aransas, but I stopped for one last photo as a Sea Gull sat on this post and posed for me; probably looking for the last meal of the day.

"Standing Watch"
4" x 4" mini, oil on canvas.

 

I appreciate your comments. Thanks for viewing!

Mountain Chickadee

I had intended to take part in Gary Keimig's Wilderness Art Challenge for some time now, so while the super bowl was on yesterday I decided to try this. I did change the background, and don't know if that is acceptable but I sent it in anyway. It is a good learning tool to see a number of artists all painting the same subject. We can learn from each other.

"Seeking Refuge"

8 x 10, oil

(available)

This painting reminds me that our Lord is our refuge during the storms of life.

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Cold and Snowy in Kentucky!

"Snowy Winter Morning in Kentucky"

8 x 10 oil on stretched canvas

(NFS)

The deer have been coming up near the big Oak tree in our pasture early in the mornings looking for acorns, then move on into the field near our neighbor's pond which has been partly covered with ice. The deer seem so tame and friendly... until we step outside.

The broom-sage in the back field gives off a lovely orangish glow in the early morning.