February 4 - Backlit Reflections, Lake Skinner

"Backlit Reflections" On location (plein air painting) and the first painting of the afternoon at a local reservoir. The eucalyptus trees in the afternoon breezes reflected in the blue-green water. This drinking water reservoir is near Temecula, California. Original oil on linen, 12x16 inches, $420

February 3 - Lake Skinner, Temecula Evening

"Lake Evening" On location today at a local reservoir with a painting buddy, I did two paintings. This is the second, and is a quick study to capture the evening light. Original oil, 5x7 inches, $100

February 2 - Cow

"Long Day Grazing" Today was a very busy day, going into the city, looking at homes, and coming home late. I'm tired, and so I painted this cow, a mother, solitary in existence, and calm. The image I needed tonight. Original acrylic, 5x7 inches.

February 1 - Burro

Beginning the month with a little burro, this "Mexican Mobile" was from an image I remember of the burro who was tied to graze until needed by the family for transport which I saw on one of my Central American trips. I have some other images for future paintings, too. I like the color in the ground around this fellow, and his resigned, yet pleasant posture. Original oil, 6x6 inches

January 31 - Streamside Fall Colors ( Aspens )

"Streamside" The light bouncing from autumn foliage comes through on the water below, and rocks of many shapes and sixes line the stream. From an image I took many years ago, on a stream somewhere. Original oil, 24 x 12 inches, US $575

January 30 - Morning Light

"Morning Light" The light of a dawn with clouds showing the edge of sunrise coming upon the rural land. Where is this? Anywhere you like, your memory or mine. Original oil, 9 x 12 inches, US $375

January 29 - Lake Skinner Edge

"Lake's Edge" On the edge of a local reservoir, on an almost overcast day, I'm back painting reflections in water, and enjoying ever minute of it. Original oil, 12 x 26 inches, US $375