TWILIGHT

4 X 4

Oil

SOLD

I’m on a roll for sure, sold some cows as well. 

I’m painting like crazy for the rest of the summer art season.

It’s a short, intense window to sell paintings in Steamboat Springs.

Thanks to White Hart Gallery and Cindy Arnis 

Cindy is a kind, thoughtful, honest and caring gallery owner.

These are rare qualities in the art world, I’m so lucky to have this opportunity.

Also, a shout out to all my followers 

Thanks for all the comments and emails. 

You guys are the best!

Later MB

SPACE STATION AGAIN

12 X 12

Oil

SOLD!

Thanks a bunch MB

MY BEST SIDE

SOLD - WOOHOO!

Can’t believe it’s almost the 4th of July 

Yikes, I better get busy.

Summer arrived - it’s been nice to be outside.

Saw a doe and her fawn today in the yard. Should’ve had my camera.

They were soooo cute together that the traffic on my road stopped 

 for a minute or two. It’s hard for those city folks to slow down, pause and 

look. If they’d roll down their windows they would be serenaded by a forest

full of bird songs. I live in a beautiful place.

All the best MB

YOU’RE INVITED!

STEAMBOAT ART MUSEUM

Looking West: An Exhibition highlighting works by

American Women Artists 

Pony Express

30 X 30

Oil

Opening Reception with the Artists 

Friday, June 28 6:00 - 8:00pm

The juried show features 150 paintings and sculptures by

members of American Women Artists and is the 

fourth show in AWA’s 25 campaign to visit 25 museums

across the country and showcase women artist members

over the next 25 years. The Steamboat Art Museum is

honored to be among the first Museums to present this 

exhibit in 2019. Works in this show will be for sale. 

Exhibit will continue until Monday, September 2.

Be there or be square!!! 

MB

NO VACANCY

SOLD! WOOHOO 🎉 

This painting was in the gallery window for 2 days!

Way to go Cindy, owner of White Hart Gallery

Made my day, I better start cranking out some work

A little incentive is my motivator 

I love it when my paintings find a home.

Later MB

HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE

 MB’S Summer Solstice 2019

Needless to say my motivation level is low

we had to turn our heat back on

I’m cooking a comfort food dinner with loads of carbs

I’m not complaining I just wanted to share!

Later MB

SPACE STATION

24 X 12

Oil

Dry and ready to hang. 

I think this is by far my favorite Space Station painting to date.

Studio shot with new 

NO VACANCY & SPACE STATION

Thanks for looking. 

All the best MB

IT’S TWINS!

CELEBRATING THE TWINS!

We are happy to announce the birth of the twins. They are about a week old

and this appears to be their first big outing with Mom. 

My neighbor Fritz painted the moose crossing sign and we’re so happy

they chose to cross at the sign. We really wish they’d stay away from the road but my other neighbor

has a couple of ponds the past babies like to play in. I’ll try to get some photos when they’re 

down there splashing in the ponds. Might be too cold today.

We had a mountain lion in the yard on Friday so we’re all a bit concerned

for the Mom and her babies. We’re stressed out - I can’t imagine how she feels!

This will be a painting eventually - later MB

SING ALONG

Hula Kitty 🐱 invitation

Ukulele Sing along everyone invited

Friday May 24, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

The Press 

1009 Lincoln Ave. 

Steamboat Springs, CO

Be there or be square - Thanks a bunch MB

GLO BUNNY II

7” X 4”

Oil

This is my second attempt at Glo Bunny and I couldn’t be happier.

My daffodils started to bloom - then it snowed and they stopped.

I’m hoping for a bouquet 💐 soon. 

All the best MB

SILLY RABBIT

12” X 12”

Oil

Silly Rabbit - again

Today I started working on Rabbit Ears Motel

AKA “NO VACANCY”

Thanks a bunch MB

SPACE STATION AGAIN

12” X 12”

Oil

Here’s my story 

I have painted the Space Station, Rabbit Ears Motel, Lyon Drug, Lightning and

numerous historic scenes around Steamboat Springs, CO

MY HOME TOWN

I have never taken the time to photograph any of those paintings in a professional 

manner. My iPhone is great for my blog but not for any kind of reproduction.

I’m going to repaint all those previous scenes that I like and get them photographed by a professional

and start a professional collection of images. You’re going to see a bunch of paintings repeated

by the by this could take me awhile. I have 2 down and 4 more to go right now.

I may partner with a local art printer in the future to see if there’s any market for prints.

I dislike the idea but it may come in handy.

After all these years I figured out a streamlined paint tube selection.

Duh!

I’ve set aside an individual box, put all the colors from the painting I’m working on in

the box. That way when I need a color I don’t have to hunt through all my paints and if

I forget how many reds I’ve selected they’re all in the box.

My color palette for Space Station. Lots of reds!

I love cheap brushes. I forget to clean them, I abuse them.

I’d rather buy more new ones than try to fix the dried paint.

I still love savvy soap to clean my brushes - when I remember.

I also use it on my hands - works great as an all around cleaner too.

I buy a gallon it lasts for years.

That’s it for now. Hope all is well MB

BUNNY RABBIT

4” X 4”

Oil

SOLD

His original name was patches but somewhere along the way he lost his patches 

of color. I can’t explain how he lost his patches, so he became Bunny Rabbit instead.

Sometimes I try to paint harder edges, defining the idea but then I look at it and it

feels wrong. So I end up with a patchless(I doubt that’s even close to a word)

bunny. Then I wonder if I should frame it?! I usually end up bringing it to the gallery

anyway because I thought he was kinda cute and voila somebody takes him home. 

Thanks a bunch of 🥕🥕🥕🥕 MB

BREAD & BUTTER

Space Station Too!

18 X 12

Oil

SOLD

The Space Station downtown has been a fan favorite. 

It’s my bread and butter scene of downtown Steamboat Springs, CO.

I can’t tell you how many I’ve painted - I should keep better notes.

I never get tired of this scene. It keeps me in paint and new brushes.

I’m thankful for the enthusiasm for this image.

I have another one on my wall ready to go.

Thanks MB

CAMI’S “64”

5” X 7”

Oil

Possibly SOLD

SECRET SPOT

4” X 4”

Oil

Remember those 3” X 3” paintings - well they’ve turned into 4” X 4” paintings.

You’d think that wouldn’t be such a big deal but it’s been a challenge.

I’m still working out some landscape ideas - it still feels foreign and uncomfortable.

I figure I should keep at it anyway. It’s good for me to think about something other

than the usual foxes, cars, local scenes and bears. 

It’s starting to snow, a big storm may be headed your way if you live in the east or 

Midwest. Hoping everyone makes it through unscathed.

Later MB

MY BEST SIDE

4” X 4”

Oil

My two new favorite colors - Indian Red & Cyan blue.

I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying Indian Red. A little

goes a long way and can alter just about any color in ways that are

difficult to explain. More vibrant than burnt sienna and seems to have more

saturation, and brightness when mixing with blues and greens.

Cyan blue is harder to work with and I’m still trying to figure out if I’m 

getting anywhere or just struggling with the intensity of the blue.

Time will tell. Indian Red is definitely a keeper, Cyan blue, I’m on the fence.

All the best MB!

SCOTTY TWINS

8” X 8”

Oil

SOLD FINALLY 

These Scotty twins escaped their original pasture and ended up walking for miles

before settling in my neighbors pasture. The grass must’ve been greener because

they loved their new digs and my neighbor let them finish the season in his pasture.

It was such a treat to see them everyday I ventured into town.

This was a late sunset view,

Later MB

HULA KITTY

Uke Jammers Gig 

Singalong with the Steamboat Springs Uke Jammers

The Press - 1009 Lincoln Ave.

Steamboat Springs,CO

Friday, March 22, 5:30 - 6:30

Be there or be square!

See ya MB

DAY DREAMER

12” X 12”

Oil

SOLD

I didn’t get a good photo of this painting but you get the idea. 

I’m in a painting mode and hope to post more new work soon.

Giving some more landscapes a try.

We’re hoping spring has sprung here in Steamboat Springs. The snow

has been an intense shoveling gig. Need a bit of a break.

Hope all is well MB