"JOY"

I haven't painted a moving corgi so here's my first attempt. Georgi doesn't have much color either - it made it tough to interpret a pale brown dog moving fast. Anyway I thought we all needed a little humor right about now and felt this might help. I will be doing some fund raisers this year. Pet portraits - 30 pets in 30 days - I'll try anything - birds - goats - pigs - what ever you have around the house. The total cost will be 125.00 - 100 bucks will go to the cause(to be determined)and 25 bucks to me(for supplies)   I'd love to do some dogs driving! Let me know if there is any interest out there. Thanks MB

"FLYING COLORS I"

36" X 24"

Oil on canvas

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I hemmed and hawed about this image. The original Flying Colors study is quite different from this rendition. I tried every combination of horse and rider and this is the one that stuck. This painting will be framed and shown at Center for Visual Arts for June(if it's dry). I need a better photo but you get the idea. Thanks!

"COW - boy II"

16" X 20" 

Oil on canvas board

I needed to paint something a little larger because I need new work for the gallery for June.  I have been quite stuck and apprehensive to get started on something of this size(from 36 sq in to 320 sq in). It was quite intimidating to have so much canvas staring me in the face. I got through it and am happy with the results. I'm slowly getting unstuck and productive. Thanks for following.
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"TRIO"

I've always wanted to paint some semi's so this is my first go at it. They're kind of fun so you'll probably see some more. Go figure! Thanks for following.

"DRIVE UP"

In Montrose, CO you can get your cigs and beer without leaving your car.  I don't know why I find this so odd but I do. Just had to paint it.
I'm not up to speed yet and not sure when the turbo is going to kick in - can't force it. More coming at a turtles pace. Thanks!

"BUD"

Bud - chainsaw art at its finest! You too can visit this roadside distraction - Parachute, CO.

OK - so I had to start somewhere. 

I can feel the pressure!

"ENGINE #95"

I am back but not producing yet. I did this painting before I left for my much needed visual - exciting vacation.  The recipient of this painting turned 95 in May and he's a steam train buff. It was fun to paint.

I will try to get some work out to you soon but I'm kind of overwhelmed with the choices. 

4 weeks - 4,500 miles - 2500 photos!

I hope you are all well.

Thanks for being patient.

"SWEETY"

I know it's been a while but really I have been working.  I just completed this 16" X 20". It took me a while to get it to where I wanted it - I think it's there. I want my portrait assignments to have a painterly quality and also represent the subject as accurately as the process and my artistic ability will allow.  

Thanks for following. Sorry it's a longtime in between postings it's just the way it is right now.

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"SHADOW"

This barn is on the way out to the Peabody Mine. Not sure the name of the barn if anyone out there knows I would like the info. I love this barn. Every time I pass by on my bike I snap a few pics.
I'm a little behind so this may be it for a few days. I need to reflect and reenergize.
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"FLYING COLORS - STUDY"

This is another Routt County Fair image. This young participant(possibly royalty) was practicing for the opening ceremonies at the fair. She raced around the entire rodeo grounds with the flag waving by her side - it was quite an inspiring sight. The speed of her horse was most impressive while hanging onto the flag. Love the fair. Thanks for following.

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"GETTING READY TO COMPETE"

This was at the Routt County Fair. I went to the Draft horse barrel racing competition - I think it's called the Chuck Fulton Draft Horse Competition - I have a ton of photos of this event and want to try and show what it was like to be there. The ranchers do it for the love of the horses and to see their friends and neighbors. The animals were so beautiful and you could tell there was a lot of love for these majestic, hard working horses. More coming later. Thanks for following.
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"TWO TRAC TREE"

This painting is another experiment. I used Cad orange - ultramarine blue + white. I've had a tube of cadmium orange for 25 years and never knew what to do with it - so I grabbed it and some ultramarine blue to make this painting. It was a fun experiment and very challenging. Turns out cadmiums have been replaced by azo colors because the azo components are non-toxic. Cadmiums are toxic - I don't recommend that you go out and buy any. I just figure I should use it up and be careful in the process. I am a believer in mixing my oranges from different yellows and reds. I think I'll try the same idea mixing my own orange and see what happens.

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"YELLOWSTONE"

I wasn't sure if I was ready to post this image but then I figured why not. This was an image from our Yellowstone trip a couple of years ago. I'm thinking about it and may end up trying it again some day.
It's a challenge for sure.
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"TROUT CREEK"

I was invited to a friends house out on Trout Creek last friday. It's a part of Steamboat I have never explored - I was so impressed. I would love to go back out when everything starts to turn
spring green - you know - That really bright green - it's almost a florescent color.  The views were spectacular in all directions and it was an extremely pretty day. Thanks
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"ARCTIC SUN"

This is a commission piece and it was not your usual photo - it was taken with wide angle lens and very different than anything I've attempted. Luckily everyone is happy with the way it turned out. That's the hardest part about commissions - trying to do the image justice and give it some life. 

Thanks MB

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"CLOUD"

I'm into this cloud thing right now. I've had this idea for quite some time and wanted to give it a go.
There will be more clouds coming. Hope you enjoy.
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"SODA MOUNTAIN"

I'm excited that spring is on the way. The cloud formations have been pretty spectacular of late and I'm trying once again to find a style for this type of landscape. I should call it Big Sky but I'm not there yet.
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"BUDDY GUY"

My sister rescued this kitty and he didn't have a name for a while but now he's Buddy Guy and he's a lucky guy. Cats are still hard for me go figure. If you want a cat painting I'd love the challenge and give you a deal. Let me know I need the practice.
How do I get to Carnegie Hall? PRACTICE - PRACTICE!!!
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"BUFF PASS"

I'm trying something new again. It will take a few tries to get it all worked out I'm sure. With the feeling of spring in the air I've been thinking about those spring clouds and the contrast of the snow and dark conifer trees. It's a stretch for me so I thought it was time to give it a try. This is a tiny gessoboard - it's
4"H X 8"W - It was a cut off from another project. I'm trying to use all my supplies and not obsess over the details - just do it! Hope you are enjoying the change in daylight. Thanks MB

"SHOOT THE FALLS"

"Shoot the Falls"

6" X 6"

Oil on Gessoboard(original painting)

120.00(includes priority mail shipping)

I have been planning this painting since we went to Yellowstone in 2009. I didn't know how to make it work visually until now. The 100 paintings in 100 days surely helped with the painting vision. The reason I took this photo was the complementary color scheme,  the strangers standing so close to each other taking pictures of the same subject. They were in such harmony - the tourists on a mission.  I was going to call it blue and orange but thank goodness my partner in crime came up with "Shoot the Falls" it's a much better title in so many ways. It's great to get some help and feedback. I recommend finding someone to help with titles, they are more removed from the process and can see it in a different light.

Buy it cause you like it!

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