Morning Fog

As we were leaving Spokane last month on a very cold, foggy morning, we came across this scene. Normally I prefer a strong light for watercolors, but, hey, why not take a walk on the wild side? (Thanks again to the Ed Schlect fam for putting us up!)

Newport Bay Harbor II

It was time for another boat painting, in watercolor - the power of pastels was sucking me in too deep! This was taken during the same delightful Class of 2013 trip to Oregon and at the same place as a previous painting, hence the 'II' thing. Just love harbors!

Moon & Bales

On my daily walk at lunchtime, I pass by this field. As the summer waned, these wonderful bales appeared, mysteriously made. I liked the bales, I liked the moon - similar shapes and all... so, time for a pastel!

Harvest Sunset

Thanks to Kyle Flack, a Logos grad and a lad from a farming family, for the original photo of this lovely sunset and combine. Part of the reason I love the Palouse so much is because of the glory of the skies and the glory of the wheat grown here. Thanks to the God of the harvest!

The 700 At Billings, MT

A good friend gave me a train calendar with the original photo of this train in it, encouraging me to try my hand at painting trains, as a change from ships. He loved trains. So this is dedicated to my friend Joel, now with the Father.

Multnomah Falls

Another favorite spot in Oregon - this time in the Columbia River Gorge. You can hike up to the bridge and feel really cool, or you can hike to the top, take an hour, nearly die, but then look ALL the way down! (The falls are in two parts, in case you haven't been there.)