Valley of Abundance.

This is painting # 8 in my mountain abstract series. As I drive around Montana viewing the different mountain ranges I am struck by the beauty of the valleys. It is these lush fertile valleys where ranchers heard cattle and plant abundant wheat fields. Without a doubt...

Painting #7 Tree of Promise

I took a small step away from some abstract elements to create this painting. While the tree is more realistic in structure the background has some elements of an abstract painting with it’s rust and cream background, blue mountains and aqua ground. I enjoy making...

Abstract # 6 January – Wolf Moon

Did you know that each full moon in every month has a name? January’s full moon is named Wolf Moon. This name was given by the Native Americans as they heard the howling of hungry wolves lamenting the scarcity of winter food. Old Moon and Ice Moon have also been...

Abstract Painting #5 Rocky Mountain Red

This is the largest abstract painting in my mountain series. Rocky Mountain Red measures 18″x 36″. The wooden frame is a window from an old Victorian house here in Helena. I’m particularly drawn to the red and oranges. These colors appear often in a...

Abstract #4 Geo Thermal

Today Abstract Painting #4 was finished after many layers of acrylic paint. This painting evolved over several days and with many different color combinations. The background was built first with layers and layers of tissue paper an glue allowing a highly textured...

Abstract Painting #3 Yellowstone Hot Spring

Abstract # 3 is now finished. This original acrylic painting reminds me so much of the vibrant colors that are always on display by Mother Nature in Yellowstone Park. Montana is full of a wide variety of natural wonders in her mountain regions. If you have ever been...