Lake Louise, Canada (finished): February 26-27, 2009

"Lake Louise, Canada" is an 11"x14" acrylic painting on 140 lb. watercolor paper. The reference is a photo by Debbie Later for the Virtual Sketch Date blog for February 2009.

Lake Louise, Canada (in progress): February 25, 2009

This is an 11"x14" acrylic painting in progress. This is part of a project for the Virtual Sketch Date blog and the reference for February 2009 is a photo of Lake Louise, Canada, taken by Debbie Later.

More Bike Rack Designs: February 21, 2009

Here are a few more designs for the bike rack competition. The following are the guidelines:

-The design should be in black (any media) on white paper or poster board.
-Design should fit in the top two thirds of a 15” circle. The bottom third must remain empty space. Please include the 15” circular frame in your design.
-The design has to be a bold silhouette that may be cut out of metal and is reversible. (No numbers or letters).
-The image should reflect the local history, natural world, landmarks, activities, etc. that are relevant to the Stevensville Community.
- The design should avoid having sharp edges, points and small openings that once cut out of metal could be dangerous for small children.
- There is no limit to the number of design entries from one artist.
- Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
- Include with your entries: clearly printed name, address, email and phone number(s). Submit entries to: Bike Rack Design Entry, Stevensville Main Street Association, 102 Main Street, Stevensville, MT, 59870.

Bike Rack Designs: February 17, 2009

These are some designs that I have created for a bike rack design competition which is sponsored by the Stevensville Main Street Association and the Stevensville Art & Sculpture Society. These were drawn with ink on freezer paper.

Chair: November 3-5, 2009

This small child's chair was painted with a bird theme with eggs, feathers, seeds, birdhouses, a nest and tracks. This chair will be auctioned off at the Red Shoe Ball on February 13. The ball benefits the Ronald McDonald House in Missoula, MT.