River Park Storage Murals: April 10-11, 2010

These six murals were painted yesterday and today by Sally, Lauren, Gerry, Arlo, Betty and me. These murals were designed by local high school students. Each image showcases Bitterroot Valley themes: a cow, an elk, bitterroot flowers, an osprey with a fish, a teepee, and the St. Mary's Mission. A few of the murals include our beautiful mountains. The murals will be displayed on the exterior walls of River Park Storage in Stevensville, Montana. Soon, you will be able to see them as you drive by along the Stevensville Cut-Off Road.

Roundin' 'em Up: May 25, 2007

I thought I'd try an oil painting for a change. This is the result. I really like the creamy feel of the oils as compared to acrylics. It seemed to be a little easier to get detail with the oil. I also liked the ability to blend and to take my time with the painting. With acrylics I always feel rushed to get the paints down and blended before they dry.

The only problem is that I have no clue how long it will take this little painting to dry so that I can put it up for sale. With acrylics, it is immediate. The other thing I worry about is someone touching it before it is dry.

Oh, it's great to experiment!

"Roundin' 'em Up" is a 2.5"x3.5" ACEO oil painting on illustration board which was coated with several layers of gesso. It was painted May 25, 2007. Sold.

Holy Cow: May 24, 2007

Holy Cow! That's such a strange saying. Anyway, here is my holy cow.

"Holy Cow" is the third in a series of 8"x10" acrylic paintings on stretched canvas. It was painted May 24, 2007. Purchase this painting.

Moosic: May 18, 2007

This is the second in this series of wacky cows. A cow's bellow is "moosic" to my ears.

"Moosic" is a 8"x10" acrylic painting on stretched canvas. It was painted May 18, 2007. Purchase this painting.

Blue Moo: May 16, 2007

I started a series of paintings a few years ago and thought I'd finish them. This is "Blue Moo". One day while passing a herd of black cattle, I thought it would be interesting to paint them using blue paint, then thought the name "Blue Moo" would be perfect. Ha-ha.

"Blue Moo" is an original 8"x10" acrylic painting on canvas - ready to hang. It was painted May 16, 2007. Sold.