Homesteading Series #3

We seem to want to wish the snow away. Do we really? Will that make us happy? Or give us another complaint .... :)

Funny how each season has its joys and its woes.

"Muddy Boots"
Oil on 3 x 4.5 mini

(available)

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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Snow, Water and Ice study-2 "Blue Ice"

This is my 3rd Winter painting since the new year, and I thought I should get it done, as I hear we are supposed to have an early spring! Another photo taken by my daughter at Fisherman's Cove near Franklin, PA was the reference for this painting.

"Blue Ice"

8x10 Oil on canvas panel

(available)

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Snow, Water and Ice study- Reposted

I have been working on some winter weather scenes. My daughter took this photo at Fisherman's Cove near Franklin, PA, and I just had to try it. I know rocks are very un-interesting to some people but I love the colors that come from water-covered ones! I tried to portray the feel of a day when the snow and ice are just starting to melt.

"Winter Thaw"

8 x 10 study

oil on canvas panel

(available)

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.

Doggie Portrait completed

"Maggie Mae"

Oil on 16 x 20 canvas board

(Sold)

This commission has been a challenge for me and I am glad to have it completed :) I am looking forward to finishing other paintings I had started in the summer and fall of last year, plus the 3rd painting of my Homesteading Series.

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Work in Progress

I am still pursuing my painting .... just been busy with other things during this Christmas season.

This is a commission I am working on and will be finishing between Christmas and New year's Day. Until then, other things take priority.

I am trying to decide what background color would work best.