Blue Collar Cafe'

Blue Collar Cafe' 20 x 20" oil/linen

This painting I finished today is another that will be included in the 100 Mile Radius exhibition at the Paris Gibson Museum of Art in Great Falls, MT. This painting is my interpretation of the Great Falls community - the nucleus of this 100 mile expanse. A city steeped solidly in the blue collar tradition of agriculture and industry. All this set in a contrasting backdrop of panoramic buttes, the Rocky Mountain Front and the majestic Missouri River.

C.M. Russell Art Auction - Room #166

I'm gearing up for a busy week as I put the final touches on these last few paintings. Nick is keeping his eye on the ranch side of things and my daughter Rachel is home from Helena to help out while I wrap things up for the show. And as I mentioned earlier, I'll be sharing a room with artist-friend Dave Powell. I also have two paintings in this years C.M. Russell Art Auction. I couldn't feel more fortunate! This is a big week for Great Falls, and if you're planning on a visit to the area, the timing couldn't be better! While you're in town, I hope you'll stop by and see me. I'll be the one next to the pool.

Well, I still have 24 hours left to paint - puff! puff! - so back to the easel!

"A Passing Presence"

24 x 30 oil/canvas

sold

I finished this painting this morning and wanted to get it posted early. We have a busy few days ahead of us. We are selling our calves (finally!) tomorrow. So this afternoon we will be sorting out our replacement heifers. What this all means is, we finally get paid tomorrow, (yea!) and we'll pick out some new mommas for next year.

But, oh right...the painting! I really like how this one came out. All sort of Howard Post - Maynard Dixony :O) with nice design and shapes.

This view is looking north from our ranch toward Square Butte. It really is a spectacular sight if you've never seen it. Each evening it gets these amazing shadows on it. Almost every evening, I stand outside and watch it change as the sun goes down.