Otto 5x7

  I saw this rooster walking around the neighborhood.  He was a big, friendly guy and I later learned that his name is Otto.
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Parade of Stilts 10x20

  These Black-necked Stilts were feeding along the edge of a slough near my home.
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Morning Calm 24x16

  As long as I can remember, I have enjoyed exploring harbors.  They are usually hub of activity for people and wildlife.  This is Cordova, Alaska early in the morning at low tide but could be any of the picturesque harbors in the Pacific Northwest.    This is probably the most detailed painting I have done.
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Shady Lady 9x12 - sold

  I liked the lighting challenge of this one as a hen lures her suitor inside. 
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Goldeneye 9x12

  This is a male Common Goldeneye, a hardy and attractive diving duck.  They are one of the last ducks to migrate, remaining in their breeding range until forced south by freezing waters.
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No Man's Land 18x24

  This large Dall Sheep Ram has found seclusion near the head of a glacier-filled valley.
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Bald Eagle Study 5x7

  I often do several small studies while working toward and idea for a larger painting.  This study of a Bald Eagle's head is one of them.
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Golden Rule 12x16

  This is a portrait of a Golden Eagle.  I am always impressed by the aerobatic ablility of these large birds.  Although not above scavenging, they are more predatory than their Bald Eagle cousins.  They are excellent fliers and usually attack their unsuspecting prey from a high-speed dive after a seemingly methodical plan of attack.  I have seen them catch hoary marmots, squirrels and young dall sheep.
  This painting turned into a landscape of sorts with the variety of different feather shapes, textures and patterns.
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Afternoon Delight 14x21 - sold

These horses looked very content in this irrigated pasture.
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Rise and Shine 5x7 - sold

  This calf woke up late and found himself alone in the corral.
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Harvey 9x12 - sold

  Sometimes I get the itch to do something with a lot of detail and different textures and this was one of those times.  I used to spend a lot of time working with horses and mules and it came in handy with this painting.
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Ducks in the Moonlight 5x7 - sold

  This turned out to be an exercise in duck silhouettes.  In this scene you will find pintails, shovelers and widgeon.  I didn't start out with a night scene in mind, but it added some drama.
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Resting Wigeon 9x30 - sold

  I found this flock of wigeon resting on a small lake.  This painting and several others will available at Wildlife Wonders; a two-man exhibit with Peter Mathios at the Orland Art Center in Orland, CA., Jan. 6-29.  A reception will be held Friday evening, Jan. 6th.
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Oak Sentry 18x36 - sold

  I spotted this great oak tree several years ago in the mountains near my home and it stuck in my head.  When I finally decided to paint it, I began in the studio using a small pencil sketch and memory. Then, as I often do with larger studio paintings, I returned to the spot when the painting was about 3/4 done to make adjustments. To my suprise, the old tree had fallen down and was all but gone.  This was disappointing but it fueled my desire to do it justice.  I put in a mule deer to add some interest and provide some scale.
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