Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Nathan Fowkes' gouache studies inspired me to give them a try... you can find his blog in my links section - well worth your time I'd say!


Psa 103:15-17 As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children..."

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

These two sketches were done on location in Sonora, CA during the annual "Gold Country Plein Air" show...

Merced River
8" x 10" oil on linen


It was explained to me that this is the carcass of a very famous choo choo.
"The Canonball Express"
http://www.tvacres.com/trains_caseyjones.htm
8" x 10" oil on linen