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About Paul

I'm retired, but working at painting, photography, and song writing. We like to travel and paint plein air in new places. Of course that's also where photography comes into the picture, so to speak. Sometimes I get inspired to write songs about the people and places we visit.

A Snowy Walk

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Paul

This morning we decided to explore the trails around West Yellowstone. There are trails that go directly into the park and some in the surrounding national forest. However, we found the trailheads warning of bear attack and recommending travel in … Continue reading →

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New Painting

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Paul

Today for my birthday I decided to paint a scene from our stay on Vancouver Island last June. This has been a long time in planning and design. The actual painting takes the least time of all that goes into … Continue reading →

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20 Degrees and Sunshine

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Paul

This morning I’m celebrating my birthday with 20F, snow, and sunshine. It is beautiful. Paul

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Snowstorm Update

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Paul

Still snowing and accumulating. Finished an abstract painting based on the algae mats around the hot pools. Paul

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Surprise!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Paul

It is snowing and blowing this morning in Yellowstone. Perhaps that will bring the elk, bison, wolves, etc. out of the woods and into the warm geyser basins. Paul

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First Day In Yellowstone

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Paul

Our first day in Yellowstone we decided to visit the Madison River Valley, and the Lower, Middle, and Upper Geyser Basins. Here are a few photos. You will notice the conspicuous absence of wildlife. Once again on this Rocky Mountain … Continue reading →

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On To Yellowstone

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday we traveled from Canmore, Alberta to Great Falls, Montana. Other than a 45 minute wait at the border (only 9 cars in front of us), the trip was uneventful and picturesque. This is a route on which we have … Continue reading →

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October in the Canadian Rockies

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Paul

My painting class with Liz Wiltzen has ended and I once again have time and energy to get back online. It was an intense three days of learning methods and skills to use in designing a painting. I have always … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Paul

The Rocky Mountains in October and November? Sure! We each wanted to attend a painting class, mine in Canmore, Alberta and Jean’s in Denver, Colorado. Therefore we decided to join them with a week in Yellowstone, 4 days in Jackson … Continue reading →

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The Edge of the World

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday the edge of the world wafted to our doorstep on the feathers of fog. It is eery to look toward the sea and hear its roar, but to see only a gray curtain beyond the shrubs across the road. … Continue reading →

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