Mountain Cactus

Mountain Cactus

Mountain Cactus. 16" x 20 " Acrylic on pre-stretched canvas.  This was from a picture that came to me by my friend Matt Barkman.  I think it from a picture that a friend of his posted on facebook. I can't tell you exactly where it is yet, but maybe Matt will leave a comment about the location and who took the picture.  It was a lot of fun to paint.   I think if I got to see it personally, I would probably sit there a long time. What a view.  Visit my  Fine art America gallery for reprint options.

Backyard Stream

Backyard Stream

Backyard Stream, Acrylic on pre-stretched canvas.  16" X 20 " .  Thank you Kim  Legrand for letting me use the photo.  This view comes from Her brother David Waid's backyard.  Already a incredible picture before I got a hold of it.  I must admit I have a little difficulty in letting this one go. I really just enjoy looking at this painting. There is a kind of gentle serenity when I look at it.  It was a real challenge to create the different planes to make you feel the water moving and make some distance without it getting "too busy". I feel like I could put my feet in that cool stream after an long hike.  Sorry this one is not for sale.  It was spoken for before I even had a chance to take a picture of it.  Visit my Fine Art America  for canvas reprints and other merchandise. Sold

Denise's Sunrise

Denise's Sunrise

Acrylic on canvas. 18" X 18 " .  Denise's sunrise.  Thanks go to my friend Denise Vultaggio for letting me use a picture she took.  The photo itself was more than adequate in displaying what views nature can provide for us.  It was a challenge to give anything to the painting that was not already there.   So after thinking about it a lot, probably too much. I will now quote another friend who likes to say "It's all good" You know who you are.   So I just went with it sand decided to just enjoy it and not worry about it.  It ended up being a very enjoyable experience.  I am not sure if you can see it but there are actually a lot of colors in there.    I did my best to get a good picture of this painting but honestly this is truly one of those times that seeing a picture of this does not compare to the real deal.   I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did.  Visit Fine Art America

Fire Bush has been sold

Fire Bush has been sold.  Thank you for your patronage.  Art doesn't thrive without it.

Fire Bush

Fire Bush

Fire Bush This from a picture Rachna took in the Arizona Desert.   I am not sure of the name of it but I think it is fireweed.  It is an amazing time to be in the Desert in the spring when it gets a little water there.  Acrylic on canvas 16" x 20 "  Sold Visit My Fine Art America for reprints and other merchandise.