In the Frame

"In the Frame" is a painting I finished last week. Still on the easel in my studio and hanging in my booth at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalsipell, Montana.

The painting is Oil on Canvas, 35" x 35", and is being received very well.

The Raven Show

"and He had flown far"

Mixed Media on Canvas

20" x 20"

$1250.00

A Raven Show opens at West of the Moon August 2nd and as always will be part of the First Friday ArtWalk. This is the painting I will have in that show.

Showing Up

I remember listening to a student who was complaining about the lack of inspiration that they felt was and that this was the reason they could not complete the assignment. The instructor stood there giving his full focus to the student. Nodding while they went on at length about how they were just not feeling it. When the student had finished their diatribe the instructor took in a long breath and told them in a reverent tone "Well then, you must never leave the studio because you do not want to miss that moment when the Muse is upon you." He then turned and walked quietly away.

Occasionally the spirt does strike without warning, however for quite a few of us we invite it in. I have created several little Muse call rituals myself. I won't bore you with the details, but the biggest one is showing up. I show up in the studio and know, Muse or not I am going to be there for a minimum of one hour. So I may have to sweep, rearrange paints, clean palettes or what ever until it arrives.

There are days when it doesn't arrive. Those are spent stretching canvas. Filing paperwork. Throwing away things that are no longer of use. But more often that not, I pick up a pencil or a brush and make a mark. Then another, and then I find that I have been transported and painted for several hours, and this would have never happened it I hadn't shown up.

Cover of the Chronicle of the Horse

"L'air du Temps"

Oil on Canvas

40" x 60"

$7950.00

When I first picked up an issue of the Chronicle of the Horse I wanted to be on the cover! It reminds me of the song by Dr. Hook and Medicine Show , "On the Cover of the Rolling Stone", that's the feeling!

So over the years I have been fortunate enough to have my work grace the cover. You never now when it's going to happen. So this morning when I went to see who was on the cover it was me! Or rather my painting.

This is a very nice way to start the day.

Unexpected

"Spring Green"

from the "In Search of the Superlative Horse" series

22" x 30"

Mixed Media on Paper

I completed this painting a few years ago. I have shown it a few times since then, and while other painting have sold this one has remained.It has been completely unexpected as it is one of my favorites.

Perhaps it will find it's home later this summer when I show it at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana.