Don't Fence Me In

Part of what makes Idaho so great! These gracefully aging vehicles are out near the Church's property, just under Moscow Mountain. I love the rust, the rough wood, the classy look of days gone by, all sitting in the great outdoors. Hardly a unique site, but so what? It stirs my soul - hope it does yours as well!

Clipper Ship James Raines

The completed version - other than an Andrew Wyeth I copied in college(!), I think this is the first painting I've tried copying in a very long time. It was quite fun, but ships require loads of detail. (My grandfather was more patient with the rigging than I am!) But I love the sea and ships - wind, wood, water, and canvas!

A Work In Progress

I'm taking an emotional risk here - I decided to try to copy from one of my grandpa's sources. I have a file of them (thanks to my Uncle Dag) and this is one of the prints from that file - the American clipper ship, James Raines, built in 1854. Grandpa painted copies of lots of these prints and did a fabulous job each time! So, I'm taking a stab at one, too. I have a fair ways to go - the sails, water and smaller details aren't done yet, but I'm pleased so far. I'll post the finished product - unless it sinks!