Category Archives: Art

These posts are about our art work.

2014 in review

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Paul

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for our blog. Our travels were less intense and shorter than other years, but we still enjoyed sharing the places we went and our painting activities. Most of all we enjoy … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Paul

We returned home last night after one last rainy day on the road. We left Rogue River early and drove through the southern Oregon mountains. It was beautiful even though a bit stormy. Lunch was a brief stop in Salem … Continue reading →

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Back to the Rain

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Paul

Today it began raining just north of Sacramento and is still raining after dinner in Rogue River Oregon. We are loving the moisture after weeks of mountain dryness. No photos today because before the rain all we saw was ugly … Continue reading →

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Red Rocks Park

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday Jean’s pastel class with Stan Sperlak went to Red Rocks Park to paint. I wanted to go there after looking down on the amphitheater from Dinosaur Ridge, so I stayed for the day as well. Since I wasn’t in … Continue reading →

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Jackson Hole

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Paul

On Friday we drove to Jackson Hole. It was a long drive because the road between Old Faithful and West Thumb was closed for repairs. Therefore, we had to detour about 50 miles through Norris and Canyon to get to … 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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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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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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