Eastern Sierra Painting

"On the way to Pine Creek"   oil   10"x12" 

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One of my favorite places to paint the mountains

is the Eastern Sierra Mountains about 4 hours north 

of my home. This range runs some 400 miles north

to south and 70 west to east.  To the south is  Kings 

Canyon and the Giant Sequoia groves and further 

north you will find Big Pine Canyon with some of

the prettiest glacial lakes anywhere.  

Painting is abundant here and no matter what 

time of year it is pretty easy to get around to 

some of the great spots,  although winter

may be a bit of a challenge since some higher

elevation roads are closed. 

Field Studies

"Reflections of Fall"   oil   8"x10"  NFS

Field studies are an important part of the painting
process.  Like a portrait painter paints from a model,
the landscape painter needs his.  Yes,  you can paint
from a photograph,  but the real life experience of
being on location infuses the work with much more
than just an image.  Only after being on location with
easel can you honestly portray to the viewer exactly
what you felt and saw with much more sensitivity.

"June Morning"  oil  8"x16"

Private Collection

"Cliffside, Laguna Beach   Oil   12"x9"

Private Collection

"Early Summer at the Falls"  oil  12"x12"

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One place I love to paint is Yosemite National Park.
It is abundant with gorgeous views if you get out and
explore.  Of course there are the iconic views,  but 
many of the sweet spots are a days hike or less.  

In order to paint there you must pack accordingly,  you
will most likely be caring your own gear and staying 
light and compact is essential.  A small pochade box
like the Open Box M is what I carry with a few light
weight panels from Canvas Panels.  Everything fits
in a school sized backpack,  so Im not carrying a ton, 
it's just for the day.  Also, the weather can change on
a dime,  so don't forget a jacket, rain slicker and 
other important items  in case you get caught.

"Golden Mist,  Butterfly Beach"  oil  8x12

I just love days like this.  This was one of 4 paintings I

did that day in Santa Barbara and of course mother 

nature saves the best for last. 

The challenge of painting scenes like this attracts

me so much and of course it's because of the mood 

I feel and wanting the viewer  to see and feel

it too.

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"Fall River Color"  oil  12"x12"

Available at Mission Gallery, Utah