Headed to Crested Bute to paint for the weekend. Sleeping bag, check; tent, check; painting kit, check; cooler, ckeck…you know…I could be one independent SOB if I wasn’t so responsible. Can’t think of a better way to spend a couple of days. It’d be real easy to say…”see you in the fall if I see you at all”. I’d probably …
Streetscapes
Went up to Crested Butte the other day and I must say it was an absolutely beautiful day for a ride…just perfect. The Oh Be Joyful Gallery is hosting a plein air paint out and show in mid July and I am one of 45 artists nationwide that has been invited to participate. Typically we artists will fan out into …
Wigwam Motel
You folks have seen this painting before. I did it last year based upon a trip we took on our motorcycles to Arizona. One night we stayed at the iconic Wigwam Motel on Rt. 66 in Holbrook, Arizona. That’s us checking in. In the background are a couple of old classic cars parked next to the teepees. That’s the way …
Canyon Road Hollyhocks
Santa Fe New Mexico is a great place. Lots of great art, alluring adobe architecture, food to die for and beautiful flowers. The geraniums, rabbit brush and hoolyhocks are iconic to the region. These are an example of what might find off famous Canyon Road in Santa fe. This little watercolor sold at auction. Thanks!
Oxbow Bend
Jackson Hole is a favorite place of mine. I used to live in Jackson. The nearby Yellowstone N. P. and the closer lesser known Teton N.P. are wonderful places for a plein air landscape painter like me. This particular littl watercolor was done at the Oxbow Bend in the Snake River. It is a very popular turnout because of the views. …
Mt. Sopris
A couple of years ago I was in the Aspen area. It was Spring and the morning air was very chilly, just above freezing. I painted this watercolor from the parking lot of the Catholic Church in Carnodale which is near Aspen, Colorado. The frozed moisture (ice crystals) in the air softened the colors beautifully. This painting is for sale …
Red Roofed Gazebo
This red roofed gazebo sits on the edge of a pond in our town park. It is a favorite subject to paint. I did this watercolor painting on location a couple of years ago. The ducks and geese come floating by to investigate what I’m doing and always are looking for a hand out. This watercolor is for sale at …
eBay Paintings
Just posted a watercolor and 3 oil paintings to eBay. Some of these have been there before and are still looking for their new owner. Click here to go there http://art.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Mike+Simpson&_sacat=550
Chasing Tumble Weeds
Last weekend, I took a little trip to Arizona on the Harley with my wife Kathy and another couple. The idea was to go to Canyon de Chelly at Chinle, AZ and down the road a bit to the historic Hubble Trading Post at Ganado and do some watercolors of these scenic and famous places. Both are on the Navajo …
I Knew It All Along
I was just reading an article about a study on the internet that reported men who engaged in an artistic activity of some sort, whether hands on or viewing, are “more likely to be happy with their lives and satisfied with their health than men who don’t enjoy the finer things in life”. Heh, heh, heh. I knew it all …