HAPPY 4th of JULY

Wishing everyone a fun holiday weekend!

 

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CHERRY TREAT

I painted this last Saturday while sitting the gallery. It keeps me busy.

6" X 8"

Here's what the 5" X 5" paintings look like when they're framed. 

Thanks for taking a look. MB

LAKE CATAMOUNT

Here's the last painting in the plein air series. I really have a hard time with

all the green so I added some reds and pinks to the scene. These paintings

are pretty tiny too! I think they measure 5.5" X 5.5". 

Thanks for hanging in there have a great weekend! MB

TWILIGHT VIEW

This view is looking in the opposite direction through my forest.

Thanks for taking a look.

 

MAGIC HOUR

I avoid landscape like nobody's business so I used the plein air event to give

some landscape a go. This is a scene that takes place in my front yard right before sunset. 

The sky is a ball of white light and the shadows are intense - the light doesn't last long either. 

It's a challenge and a head scratcher at the same time. 

 Thanks a bunch!

DOWNTOWN CRUISER

Here's the third painting in the series. This is my favorite downtown bike. 

I've never met the owner of this bike but I see it parked all over town. 

I love the pink and green combo it screams - paint me!

Here is the progression of the idea for my self imposed plein air challenge

 thanks for taking a look. 

FREEDOM FLYER II

Complein air painting #2 

This year I took an unconventional approach to plein air painting. The paintings I submitted 

are still life in nature rather than painting the local scenery.  My goal was to have some fun painting and show

something a bit different this year. I got quite a few positive comments on my unique approach

to complein air painting. That makes it all worthwhile! 

Thanks a bunch and stay cool wherever you find yourself - later MB

 

"BROOKLYN TREASURE"

Complein air painting #1  SOLD

This great old Chevy can be found resting in John's yard 

 on the wrong side of the tracks in Steamboat Springs. Brooklyn was Steamboat Springs'

neighborhood filled with Rowdy Saloons ,colorful characters and a checkered past. 

Hope that link works because it's a fun story. 

Thanks for taking a look.

REVIEW

Here's a long over due review. 

Thanks for waiting.

"PLEIN AIR PAINTER"

This is Deborah Newman painting on Figueroa Rd. outside of Los Olivos, CA. 

I was riding my bike out to Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch and saw Deborah

painting on my way out. If you know me - I know you 

 think I'm a fast painter but in reality I'm a tortoise compared to Deborah.

I stopped on my way out to chat for a short time but wanted to get 

my ride in before the afternoon winds. But then it hit me!!!!

Why didn't I record this event with my camera. Luckily she was still there on my way back. 

Deborah was finished and packing up but I convinced her to pose for me and we talked while she packed up. It was great to meet another daily painter and talk about the trials and

tribulations that go with a daily painting practice. Trying to find galleries, staying

on track, not getting depressed etc. It was good to find out that I'm not the only

one out there with the same questions and of course doubts. You can click on her name above to

look at her work - give it a go you'll be happy you did. Her mom was with her

and she's an artist too! How cool is that?

Have a great weekend - I'll be doing some com-plein air painting this week.

Thanks for taking a look - MB

6" X 8"

oil on panel

"DOWNTOWN CRUISER"

Cruising downtown Winnemucca, NV. 

We usually stay in Winnemucca on our way home from Mt. Shasta, CA.

We arrived in town early enough so I could cruise around downtown on my 

bike. Snapped some fun photos, there should be some more paintings soon.

Here's the start. 

Thanks a bunch - MB

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"TUCKER"

Tucker was a happy dog but he didn't appreciate having his photo

taken until he was all tuckered out from a day of activity.

He was a sweet, loyal friend.

Thanks for taking a look - MB

"SIDES - SIDE BY SIDE"

   Studio "SIDES"                        Complein air "SIDES"

I wanted to see what the difference would be of the same image painted

in two different situations. You be the judge.

NEW "SIDES"

painted in my studio - music playing - no bugs

no twigs falling on my painting and no sand. 

I'm a studio painter for sure make no mistake.

Old "SIDES" painted complein air style. 

I call it com-plein air because I complain the entire time I have to paint outdoors. 

I'm a complein air painter!

Thanks a bunch 

I'm painting like crazy just a bit too lazy to turn on my computer to post.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

10"h X 4"w oil

Last week I rode my bike up to Fish Creek Falls on the first sunny day we've had in a while.

I wanted to check out the water flow and see how much snow was up there. 

Snapped off a few photos, answered some questions for the crowd enjoying the

falls - hopped back on my bike to finish my ride. It was a perfect day all around. 

Wishing you all  a spectacular weekend. Later MB

 

FAIRLADY

6" X 6" OIL

1967 DATSUN FAIRLADY 1600

URBAN COWBOY

8" X 6" OIL

This young cowboy is riding "LIGHTNING!" In front of the F.M. LIGHT STORE in downtown Steamboat Springs. 

Thanks for all the comments on my painting titled "Shadows."

 I can't tell you how great it is to be back in the saddle. 

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PICASSO

Thanks a bunch

SHADOWS

8" X 8" OIL 

It's been intimidating to get back at it - it feels like I've forgotten

how to paint and I've misplaced my MOJO! 

Have another one in the works I hope to finish it tomorrow. 

Vacations are great but the down time can be daunting on the flip side.

Thanks for following! MB

SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!

We're home??!!!