Salty Dog

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9" x 9" Oil on panel - Not for sale.

This is a portrait of our dear pet Salty who passed on about 6 years ago.   He was a golden retriever mix that we rescued from the pound when he was 2 years old.  We absolutely loved this dog.  He made a wonderful family pet for our 3 boys as they grew from elementary school through high school.  We will never forget this special dog.  

Charlie

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6" x 6" Oil on Panel

I have been wanting to paint some of my favorite pet friends and here is my first one.  Meet Charlie, a sweet and loving blue healer and pit bull mix.  Charlie was a pound dog when my oldest son and his wife picked him up about eight months ago.   Now he gets lots of loving attention, home cooked salmon dinners and daily walks in the woods.   We are glad to have you around Charlie and I'm glad to have finally painted the first of hopefully many pet portraits.  

Maine Coastline

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8" x 10" Oil on panel.

I had trouble with my blog not being delivered on my last posting.  I'm crossing my fingers and hoping this one will go out to your inboxes.   This is a painting I did while in Maine back in October.  I just framed it and hung it in my house.   

Winter on the Park Strip

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6" x 12" Oil on Panel.  SOLD

 This is a painting of the late afternoon light falling on buildings along the park strip in downtown Anchorage.  The view is from 10^th Avenue looking east toward the Chugach Mountains.   I have donated this painting to the Art Showcase Auction at Alaska Public Media KAKM - TV.  The art action will take place live on television February 6 - 8, 7 -10 p.m.  All proceeds go to the nonprofit Alaska Public Media.  I love PBS!

Mt. Alice

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8" x 10" oil on panel

This is a painting of what I see out of one of my studio windows.  I painted this in mid October.  In time I would like to paint a series of this scene at different times and seasons.    

Today's Catch

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9" x 9" Oil on panel.  SOLD  

    This young visitor from California caught a salmon and was washing it off in a tidal pool by our cabins.   He eventually cleaned it so he, his brother and parents could enjoy it for dinner.   

Rainy Day Paddle

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8" x 10" Oil on canvas

I am offering Free Shipping for any paintings purchased during the month of December!  Happy December everyone.

This painting is of a honeymoon couple who came to the island.  It was a day of heavy rain and I decided to paddle with them over to the waterfall at the other side of Humpy Cove.  We had a great time even in the rain and I have managed to paint two different paintings form that one rainy day paddle! I wish you all a happy Monday and the start of a great month!

Solitary Paddle

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9" x 12" Oil on panel  SOLD

            Many of our guests paddle to this stream to explore the nearby water falls and spawning pink salmon.  Bald eagles and river otters are also seen frequently in this area.   This view is looking downstream to the mouth of the stream.   ....  and  .....  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Old Dock - Seward Harbor

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8" x 10"  Oil on panel. SOLD

         This is a plein air painting I painted this October.   A painting is classified as "plein air" when it was painted entirely on site and not in a studio.  This is a very exhilarating way to paint.  The artist has many things to contend with besides just trying to put the right color paint in the right place.  We have weather to contend with, changing light (as the sun moves), people passing by,  coordination of all we need on site and just trying to get it done in a timely way.  

          I painted this form behind the Holiday Inn Express hotel which overlooks our harbor.  There is a lower dock area, sheltered form the wind, and I was able to stand there for this view.  

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Rowing

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8"x 10" Oil on Canvas.    This painting was really fun for me to paint.  I enjoyed the water, the colors and the  movement.  This little row boat gets a lot of action during the summer months out at our cabins in Humpy Cove.

Fishing in Humpy Cove

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8" x 10"  Oil on panel.   SOLD

Harbor Seal

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6" x 8" Oil on panel.     Here is another view of Sasha, the harbor seal that lives by our cabins.  

Sasha

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6" x 8" Oil on panel.    This painting is of the beautiful harbor seal that lives in the cove where our cabins are.   We have enjoyed watching Sasha for close to 15 years.   She seems to enjoy watching us too.  It is wonderful to have her company in the cove.  Twice she has had a small pup with her.    About 5 years ago we had a family from Dallas, Texas with 3 college age daughters come to stay at the cabins.  Upon seeing the harbor seal by the island, the girls decided to name her Sasha.  We have called her Sasha ever since and it seems to fit her.

Alaska State Ferry "Tustumena"

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8"x 10"  Oil on panel.   One day in October I headed out to look for a location to paint in plein air since the weather was mild and the late afternoon sky was casting a lovely warm light on everything.  I noticed the Tustumena was at the cruise ship dock in Seward.  I set up and had a great time working on this painting.   

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Kayak Adventure

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22" x 28" Oil on canvas.   Here once again is the rocky shoreline of Humpy Cove.  It is a wonderful place to explore by kayak.  I love these trees and rocks.  

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Kayaking Wonders

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22" x  28" Oil on canvas.    My inspiration was easy for this piece because this is a scene that I saw most any day throughout the summer.  This large rock with the trees is behind our boat dock out at our cabins in Humpy Cove.  Our guests paddle over to it as soon as they get situated in their kayaks.   It is a great place to get started on an adventure of discovery in the cove.  I am attempting to paint larger paintings this year and this is one of the larger sizes that you will see more of.  

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Fishing at Orca Island

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8" x 10" Oil on panel.    Hello my friends!  I have been silent for a long time now.  I never thought I would go this long without posting.   I'm finding time to paint again and I'm ready to share.   This painting of a guest fishing off the shore of Orca Island holds a pleasant memory of the lovely warm summer we had this year.  We experienced warm sunny days and crystal clear water sparkling in the sunlight.  It was a summer to remember.   

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Reflections

9" x 12" Oil on Panel, SOLD.    The reflection of the mountain in the water was what really caught my eye when I chose this subject to paint.   Of course I love the little rock with the trees growing on it but the reflections were what drew me in.    This was an unusually hot day and I came away with a sunburn by the time I was done.

Distant Islands

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8"x 10" Oil on panel.   SOLD.      After I check guests into our cabins I am free for the rest of the afternoon to work on various other things that need to get done.... or I paint!  I have completed a few paintings that I plan to share.  This one is of a small portion of the view out to Fox Island.  The small island in front of Fox Island is Hat Island.  It has been clear and breezy and so beautiful.  

Afternoon Light

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8" x 10" Oil on panel, available.   This painting was done about 3 weeks ago.  It is the most recent painting I have been able to complete.  Just very busy getting the new gallery ready and getting the cabins ready to open.  Guests have been enjoying the gallery on the island.  I'm looking forward to painting out doors starting this week.  Below is a photo of the island gallery.  

Open House Sunday

We are having an Open House on Sunday, May 12 (Mother's Day) from 12-5 PM at our cabin rental business, Orca Island Cabins.  We are inviting people with boats to bring friends and come see the new Art Gallery/Studio we have just built.  We will also have a barbecue for those that visit.  More photos will post soon!

Ready When You Are

9" x 12" Oil on panel.     The reflection of white in the water is from the snow on the mountains  that surround us.   I did not paint this on location as it has been just too windy this week.   I took the photo and then painted it in my home studio.  We are working every day at our property in the cove building a new studio/gallery for me!  I am very excited about it!   This boat belongs to one of our builders.  He is also quite the fisherman.

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Offshore Rock

8"x10"  oil on panel.  $275.   Another painting in plain air.  What a lovely day we had.  I was chilled to the bone and had to take a hot shower when I finally got home but I loved painting on site.  It was a around 38 degrees but the wind made it colder.

First Outdoor Painting of the Summer!

8" x 10" oil on panel,  SOLD.    We are having a stretch of sunny weather and it was a great opportunity to paint outside today.  I found a spot out of the wind and I was near the tide pool area on the island at low tide.  I was surprised at how unaware I was of the cold air as I was too busy concintrateing on what I was attempting to paint!     I hope to try another painting tomorrow if the weather permits.