Yeah that’s where I was this afternoon and even got a painting done to prove it, of the dip netting at Moricetown Falls, Bulkley River, British Columbia. I had actually sort of forgot about this turn-out but got reminded from good friend Chantal. This place is about 40 clicks west of Smithers. More on Smithers in a bit. So, anyway, …
…And Life Goes On
Word has gotten out and that’s typical for a small town like Montrose. Mother passed away a week ago. Many of you have called to express condolences. Thank you. I appreciate it. I’d like to thank the great staff, nurses and doctors at Montrose Memorial Hospital and staff and nurses at Hope West (Hospice) that helped us get through this …
Unexpected Weather Weekend
Guess I should have paid closer attention to the weather forecast last weekend. It would’ve been worth actually looking at it I suppose. I recall something about a chance of rain but I interpreted it as to say a chance of scattered showers, or something to that effect. As it turned out it was a rather unexpected weather event. I …
Richardson Amphitheater
In the eighteen hundreds, Dr. Sylvester Richardson and his bride settled in an area near Moab, Utah. This homestead flat is called the Richardson Amphitheater and it’s where I spent last weekend painting the Utah red rock landscape and enjoying life. To get there, go west on I-70 and take the Cisco exit to Moab, Hwy 128, and follow along the …
Dennis Weaver Memorial Park Plein Air paint out
It has come to my attention that for reasons lost in the cosmic cyberspace trash pile, the post announcing my participation in the Dennis Weaver Memorial Park 2nd Annual Plein Air paint out didn’t appear in the intergalactic cyber waves of the internet traffic system. In other words…for reasons unknown it didn’t post. Included in that information was an announcement about …
Another Productive Morning at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Yes, it was another productive morning at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. This is sure a great time of year to be up at the canyon. Not too warm, not too cool. Of course by afternoon it can get a bit toasty. It’s important to stay well hydrated while out there, regardless the time of day however. …
Plein Air Paintings from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
You know, one of the greatest natural wonders of this earth sits right here in my own backyard. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The Black Canyon, as it is affectionately known locally, is really an amazing place. Some years ago I was asked to come up to the park and do some paintings for the park service. They …
Red Roofed Gazebo in Baldrich Park
Here’s a 9×12 oil painting of the Red Roofed Gazebo I did at the duck pond at Baldrich park in Montrose a couple of Sundays ago. Since I didn’t get any painting done on the Long Ride North I’ve had to get right back into to since we’ve been home. The above photo is of the painting with the frame and the …
The Dunton Hot Springs Experience
Wow! Had a really great time at Dunton Hot Springs over the weekend. What a great place. The ambiance is superior if you are looking for a high-quality “rustic” Colorado mountain stay. Dunton Hot Springs, located in the town of Dunton is located back in the mountains between Rico and Dolores, Colorado. The town of Dunton itself dates back to …
Arches National Park
This is a plein air watercolor I painted at the campground in Arches National Park in Utah last fall. I just love the red rock features and the complimentary green. This old snag was casting it’s shadow loosely on the red rock behind it one morning and I couldn’t resist the painting. After a round of dutch oven cinammon rolls …