The Scout

I haven't had much painting time this week so it's another Cliffsart history moment. I was really happy with this painting, The Scout, I did in 2008 or so. I sold it through eBay to a lady in Alaska. The shipping cost deeply ate into the sale, which is why I don't do E bay anymore. But it was really neat to have some of my work in Florida, Alaska, Washington, Texas and a few other states. I sold some on Elsy too, but once again, the shipping cost. I wish I had a business mind.

Hunter of the Valley

Cliffsart history tonight. This is one of my favorites. Hunter of the Valley. I read Great Horned Owls killed Red Tail Hawks, Racoons, Cats , Dogs, and sometimes even Eagles, of course while attacking them at night when they don't see well. But I was amazed on how tough this bird is. I also read they specialize in eating Skunks, the smell don't bother them like other Predators. I dreamed this up and painted it. It's about 2 foot round. I did it around 2006 and still really like it.

Drawing

Here is the drawing for the next painting. I believe there shall be some snow in it in honor of all the snow we have had this Winter. I've painted some snow but not a lot so it should be interesting. And if you are oot and aboot fer tomorrow's Gallery Hop, stop by Christ Church Cathedral on market Street and see my painting February Fields. It's looks much better in real life than in the photographs.

Pesky grass!

Here is a little more work on this new piece. I got some glare from the sun, it looks better than this. I added some trees and work on the shawl. I'm still working on that pesky grass, but I think I'm close to finishing this one. That's good because I have a drawing for the next painting lined up.

Febuary Feilds

This piece, February Fields, will be in the next Gallery Hop at Christ Church Cathedral downtown, this February 21st. I saw they were looking for Winter pieces, and I had this one. I kind of think of this as a look of a different Winter. This one has been very cold and snowy. I imagine most of the work there will involve snow. But as you can see in the pic, there was no snow, but instead burning bright grass there at Shaker town. Maybe it's Johnson Grass, I'm not sure. It's really pretty this time of year though. That's much I do know. Malissa posed for this around this time last year when we had a warm day. Hopefully we'll have some warm days soon.

Fences and fields!

I've added a little more detail. I worked on the fields, buildings and fences. Sounds like I'm a Farmer! The shaw and shirt look good, but the field continues to be the biggest pain. That's ok though, all play and no work makes a crappy painting....sometimes.

Grass!

I'm still working on that field. After several passes, I'm starting to get it. That's a lot of grass! I also blended the sky a little more. I can't wait to do more work on her though.

I found out that By The Stream will appear in this years upcoming Glories of the Garden exhibit at the UK Arboretum. I'm glad to see that it made it in, I'll post more about the show dates later