Just got back from camping near Escalante - Utah while participating in their Plein-air Competition for the week. I wasn't having much luck painting rocky landscapes .. so I thought I would try my hand at the lush rabbitbrush lining the roads .. a subject that I had only attempted once before. Tricky to get the weight of the flowers just right .. a fun challenge.
To my surprise .. this small oil won two awards .. the Award of Merit [one step below Best of Show] .. and the Artist's Choice .. an award which I will certainly treasure. It sold before I could take a better photo .. but this image gives you an idea of the painting in it's rustic frame.
Right now I am re-supplying and packing up to head out to Moab .. another big Plein-air Competition .. hope I can find a decent camping spot during their busiest time of year .. will report back in a couple weeks.
To my surprise .. this small oil won two awards .. the Award of Merit [one step below Best of Show] .. and the Artist's Choice .. an award which I will certainly treasure. It sold before I could take a better photo .. but this image gives you an idea of the painting in it's rustic frame.
Right now I am re-supplying and packing up to head out to Moab .. another big Plein-air Competition .. hope I can find a decent camping spot during their busiest time of year .. will report back in a couple weeks.
8x10 oil on canvas panel SOLD
.. and another photo ..
