Black-crowned Night Heron 5x7 - sold

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Fly-by 16x24

  These are Green-Winged Teal coming in fast and low, as they often do.
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2015 Barn Calendar

 This calendar contains 12 images of my paintings depicting barns from around the United States. 
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Pintail Drake 5x7

 Named for their long, pointed tail feathers, the Northern Pintail is a handsome duck.  They prefer large expanses of open water.
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Defiance 5x7

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Standoff 8x10 - sold (prints available)

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Ready For Winter 8x10

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Painted Lady 7x5

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Santa Paula Depot 7x5 -sold

  This is a small study of the train depot in Santa Paula, California. 
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Summer Woodies 14x21

 Here are some wood ducks settling into flooded timber on a warm summer day.
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The Old and the New 9x12 -sold

  I spotted this barn in Minnesota a few years ago.  I liked the ivy growing on the old silo and barn.  I had not planned to include the newer, white garage in the foreground but after several attempts, I felt it provided good contrast in value and subject matter.
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The Last Frontier 9x12

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Grandpa's Barn 5x7

  I like the challenge of painting different textures with a variety of brushstrokes.  This one fit the bill.
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Madonna Barns 9x12

 I painted these barns right at sunset near San Luis Obispo, California.
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The Settlers 24x16

 A pair of western bluebirds have decided to build a nest near this old cabin.
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Red Barn 7x5

  This is a nice barn near Lake City, Minnesota.
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Dozer 8x12

  A good name for an Alaskan sled dog.
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Matanuska Sunset 12x24 - sold (prints available)

  This is Alaska's Matanuska Valley were Canada Geese are common during the summer months.  Prints of this image are available.
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Air Patrol 5x7

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Ringnecks at Sunrise 7x5

  This is a pair of Ring-necked Ducks in the morning light.
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Snowbird 7x5

  Thousands of snow geese winter in California's Central  Valley.  They are attracted to this area's abundance of open water and rice fields. 
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Rump Roast 8x10

  These cows are catching the first rays of sun on a frosty morning.
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Out of the Draw - Mule Deer 7x5

  This mule deer buck has been bedded during the heat of the day.  As evening approaches, he will head for water and then feed in the cool of the night.
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Late Harvest 7x5

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Pipe Trailer 5x7

  This is a trailer used for moving irrigation pipe in Lompoc, CA.  This area is known for growing flowers.
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Ring-necked Ducks 9x12

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Snowbound 12x18

  These are Pronghorn Antelope after a spring snowstorm.

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What's Up? 5x7

  I was out looking at chickens and noticed this little goat watching me through the fence.  I decided to paint him too.
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Woodland Retreat - Wood Ducks 27x18

  This is a pair of Wood Ducks in flooded timber. 

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Cheers 9x12

  I thought this was a great, eye-catching billboard for a vineyard.  It's April and the local vines are showing new growth.
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On the Run - pheasant 5x7

  This Ring-necked Pheasant is making a fast getaway over a harvested wheat field.
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Springtime - Santa Ynez 12x16

  This is a spot close to home. We've been having some good spring rains lately.
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American Wigeon 5x7

  This puddle duck's common name, baldpate comes from the drake's prominent white forehead. When in flight, they are easily recognized by their white shoulder patches. 
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Summer Wheat 9x12

  I liked this barn and the assortment of outbuildings, but when I noticed the swing set next to the barn, it told a story and added that little bit of extra interest that I look for.
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Tom 10x8

  This is a study of a male wild turkey's head.  The males are called "toms".
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Antler Wagon 9x12

  Some friends of mine owned a ranch in northern Arizona.  When they were out checking their cows in the winter, they would pick up shed mule deer antlers and as they rode back into the yard they would toss them onto this old wagon.  Occasionally they sold some to knife makers who would make handles out of them.
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Palomas 16x12 - White-winged Doves

  White-winged Doves are found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.  They are named for the white patch on their wings which is most visible when in flight.  They like warm climates are larger than other doves found in the United States. My Website

Heartland 9x12 - sold

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First Mate 14x21

  This is an old anchor on the front of a ship.  There were a lot of interesting shapes and lighting in this one.  The pigeon gave it some life..... and a title.
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Tufted Puffin 5x7

 Tufted Puffins live in the open sea and nest on cliffs in the northern Pacific. 

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