More Mountains

acrylic on paper 8"x10"
This is a familiar theme/scene - but done while practicing with new brushes and styles.

Shady Lane

acrylic on paper 12" x 16"
I suppose I could have spent more time detailing the grass and the shadows, but ovreall I am pleased with the composition, the perspective and the colors.

Cliff Face

oil on canvas paper 8"x10"
I liked painting this, although I wish I had better control over painting what I actually see. I see all the flaws in this, areas that should be shaded that ended up highlighted, and vice versa. But, if I keep practicing, I will get better at it. Right?

Here is another version that I did with a limited palette of watercolors:

watercolor on paper 6" x 8"

Mt Hood Meadows

Oil on Canvas Paper 16"x20"
I could have painted the mountain a little better, but overall I am pleased with the composition and the sense of depth portrayed here.

Sunset Bay

acrylic and oil on paper 10"x 8"
This one did not wow me. I call it an exercise in blending and one I didn't do very well. But, practice, practice, practice

Ride the wave

Acrylic an paper 9" x 12"
Wow! I wish I had done this on a bigger canvas! I can feel the strength and the power of the wave.

Wheat field

Acrylic and oil on canvas paper 12" x 16"
Simple, yet effective and satisfying. I can't decide if I should paint a bright, detailed wheat stalk in the forefront, or leave it as is. For now I will leave it.

Rogue River Bridge

Oil on Paper 12" x 6"
I painted this from a picture I took in Grants Pass Oregon by the Rogue River. I painted this in stages, over a very long period of time - first the sky, then the background trees, then the water, then the bridge, then the reflections, then the highlights on the bridge. I suppose I could have added more detail to the reflection, but I was afraid to screw it up! I like it!

Mountain Retreat

12" x 16" oil on paper
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Thought I would give Bob Ross another go. I like this style for making mountains, but not for clouds and other foreground details. It's okay, I guess.

Mountain falls

12" x 16". Acrylic on paper

Mountain splendor

Oil on paper 16" x 20"
Another Bob Ross style painting.

Cinder cone crater

Oil on paper 12" x 16"
I painted this from a photo I saw on the Internet. It needs work defining distance and light, but I don't know how to improve it.