I’ve had a lot of fun with this painting. I really did see this car with the tree growing out of it, although I’ve exaggerated that a little. I’ve been doing so many people paintings lately for the upcoming Russell Show, and at times they can “beat me up”. It was rewarding to paint this rusty bent up old car instead. The subject is much more forgiving! It’s funny that the things we wouldn’t want to have in our backyard or view shed are often things that do make good paintings! This piece is 16″ x 20″ and an oil.

I just returned from Settlers West Miniature Show in the sunny southwest. (No, I wasn’t in it) but I came away inspired, which is a good thing as I’m hustling now in the countdown phase before the Russell Art Show & Auction in March. It’s only a month away. YIKES! My computer hub seems to be melting down and so I am not able to add images of new paintings now. Soon.

While attending a high school rodeo with my daughter, I got some good pictures of the horses and kids in action. This was truly one good horse, and he was taking a well earned break. It was a cold, snowy day outside, and I liked the soft warm light in the arena that afternoon. This painting is an oil, 16″ x 20″