Tropical Coast

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - Here is a restful scene from somewhere in the tropics.

Heron by the River

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - In early morning this heron silently moves from place to place looking for fish and frogs.

 

Lion

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board. Here is another in my big cat series. 

Watching in the Tree

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - I wouldn't turn your back on this one. 

Walking with Mother

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - These two youngsters stay close to Mom because, even for tigers there is danger out there.

Lion in the Sun

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - I created a series of paintings a while ago about big cats. It was fun to do and I hope you like them.

Hawk

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - Here is the last of my series of wildlife portraits.

Bear with Cubs

 12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - Bears are a bit more dangerous when they have cubs. I would recommend watching them from afar .. way far.

Deer Watching

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - When you are in the forest you need to keep alert to possible danger around you.

Mountain Lion

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - This cat is around but rarely seen.

Red Fox

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - You can come along if you wish but I have to keep moving along.

On A Path

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - "I don't think this is the way." "Jason where are we?" "We should have taken the other path." "Jason you got us lost again." "....Did you hear that?"

A Moose in Winter

 

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - Of the creatures you might see in the forest, this very large one is the most formidable. They are strong swimmers, who are able to survive some of the nastiest conditions and they are not afraid of anything including you, so you best stay clear of them.

Looking for Salmon

 

12 x 16 - oil on canvas board - If you are going to catch a fish you might have to get wet.

Fishing

 12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - The secret to success is absolute calm, ready to burst suddenly into explosive fury. Learn this or starve.

Catching a Few Rays

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - There is nothing like a lazy afternoon resting in the sun.
 

Deer by the River

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - This doe is careful but seems to be enjoying the fact that spring is here at last.
 

Over the Salt Marsh

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - Ok, I am now back from a trip to south east Europe which may result in future paintings. Before leaving, though, I had a desire to try to paint some larger wildlife portraits. I decided that I would try to complete at least 12, in case I want to some day to create a calendar. This is the first of a heron flying over the salt marsh.

Trout Stream in Winter

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - Let's talk about painting supports. This was painted on an inexpensive yet archival canvas board because I am thrifty. I don't want to be to precious about my paintings so I go for what works for me and gives me a solid end product. I am not fond of stretched canvas except for very large paintings due to weight, and prefer a solid surface that will not flex after the paint dries. I know that I enjoy painting them and sharing them on line. Occasionally someone likes them enough to buy one which is great. So its all good. Because I am old, I have some paintings that I did more than 40 years ago that appear to be in as good shape as they were when I painted them. So I know for sure the paintings that I do now will outlast me and probably outlast anyone who buys one. Now if I get famous in 300 years after I am gone and the Louvre wants to hang one, they can pay the big bucks for a conservator to fix what is ailing with it or they can just pound sand.

 

Winter by the River

12 x 16 inches - oil on canvas board - I find it is safer to use canvas on larger paintings and linen or hardboard on smaller ones because there is less danger of the texture of the support interfering with the image. I don't know if that makes sense but it makes sense to me.