Hover Days With Jerry

This painting is a labor of love. It is a commission and the subject matter lays close to my heart as it is of an era that I have so many fond memories of. The painting is 12"x24" framed with a dark cordoba and gold colored inset frame. The picture is quite a bit darker or richer in color. I fear when I took the picture the conditions were not the best.

Jerry's Java

This is the second cup and hand on the series. Before the open Studio tour I will paint two more. My cousin was the model this time, on to the next cup with a surprise model.

6"x6" oil on gesso board framed. Postage prepaid..$125.00

Cravos for sale

This picture is a commission for a great person now living in Brazil. It is a basket of Cashues and misc. produce. Very colorful and fun to do.

Taste of Java

Java Series

I am starting a new series, I am starting now and will post a new Java image each week. All images will be 6"x6" on gesso board. Each picture will feature someone's hand along with a unique cup. I hope you will enjoy the show.

6"x6" gesso board. $99.00 postage prepaid.

Vineyard Beauty

I love the vineyards that have roses at the end of each row. Of course there is a reason for them, but it does not alter the fact that it adds poetic charm to a picture. Now what is the story behind the roses?

9"x12" oil on gesso board, unframed or framed for an additional charge of $75.00, postage prepaid. $250.00.

Red Mountain grapes

I am back......I have been on hiatus for the past two months and it feels good to be back. I will be concentrating on a grape fields series which involves plein air paintings. In our part of the country the grape industry is booming and it is amazing to me as I grew up in this area, eastern Washington, and the grapes were nothing but Concords. Now they are planting wine grapes everywhere.

11"x14" oil on gesso board, unframed, postage prepaid, $275.00.

Painting progression

I am a little late getting this picture up as the session was worked on last week. This type of painting is very involved as you put layer after layer on before you get the right look, a couple more sessions and it should be almost complete.

Painting in progress

This picture looks like there was not much progress, but I have put more highlights in preparing for color that comes next. The underpainting is so important as it provides support for the overall feel. Bear with me as it is a slow progression.

Painting in progress

I am back. Next week I start glazing and that means putting color on, I love that part of the painting. This Still Life is starting to take some kind of shape. The last session was the uglies. The bottle has started to come forward as there is more depth in the foreground and also the grapes are looking more like grapes. Slow but sure type of painting.

The cat on the blue sofa

I have not been keeping up on my blog and so now I am ready to get busy. Just finished this commission and loved the cat who is no longer with us. It is no surprise to people how much an animal becomes so important to you and your family and so hard to give up.

9x12 oil on gesso board.

Horse Heaven Cook Shack

Years ago in Horse Heaven in Kennewick, Wa. when they harvested the wheat, they put a Cook Shack out next to the fields and the men working were given 3 meals a day. Many times young unmarried women did the cooking and of course they were very popular with the young men. Almost all of the wheat farms provided meals for the workers as the men went from field to field as the wheat ripened. The harvest was done with horses pulling the combines so there was a lot of work to do and it made for long long days.

11x14 oil on gesso board. $300 and postage prepaid, framed.

Loki

Loki is a guard dog and isn't he beautiful, very large and lovable until another animal tries to get into the pen he guards. His job is to protect his charges the Alpacas in his specific area. This dog is very territorial and that is why he is so important to Alpaca owners.

Progression of a new painting

I did not post last week because of illness, but back on the road again and having fun. I have layed in the focal point, but very vague. Next posting I will have started with more detail. This is the ugly part of a painting and the mistakes need to be corrected all along the process. Keep watching for a master-piece.

PAUL

PAUL is a stud at the Enchanted Acres Ranch in Benton City, Wa. I love his red top knot, and his face has such character. These animals are unique and so fun to paint. The photo reference was taken at the Ranch and as you can see Paul was very cooperative. This oil can be hung or placed on a shelf.

10"x10" oil on 2" cradled gesso board. $150.00 postage prepaid.

Still Life painting set up

I will be showcasing the beginning of a still life painting. This will be great fun as you will be able to see the set up and finish of a still life. The Still Life is every artists love as you can endow it with feeling, passion, and something just from your own heart. So watch what happens. Each Wednesday I will add the new addition until the painting is completed.

The Tree

This painting is a commission for a very special patron. It was a photo of a gnarled old tree in the Zion National Park and I absolutely loved it when I was looking for an unusual image to capture. Of course the photo of the painting is a little light in comparison to the richness in the actual colors. We all seem to have a little trouble on digital colors. This painting is a 9"x12" oil on gesso board, framed.

Fred Oldfield's 90th Birthday Bash

Yes, GG and I attended the great Fred Oldfields birthday bash and what a celebration. Senators, Business people, children and fellow artists. I do not tell an untruth in saying that there had to be at least 1000 plus people at the dinner held at the Fred Oldfield Museum in Puyallup, Washington. Many toasts, music and proclamations such as making March the Fred Oldfield month and many more. With a backdrop of Fred's paintings from 1930 until now we were given his history in the arts down through the years. What a gentleman as all agreed, as the hall was filled with love for this man. Happy Birthday Fred.

The photo is Julie Quesnell and GG Pearson celebrating.

Collage of Fred

This picture is special because it is the only collage that I have ever done. This picture is also special because it is of a very special person, a great Western artist and a great man Fred Oldfield. GG and I are attending the celebration of Fred's 90th birthday the 29th of March which will be held at his Western Heritage Museum in Puyallup, Wa. We are supposed to bring something red such as cards or anything to put up on the wall and I wanted to do something unusual for this occassion. I will tell you all about it when I get back the 30th of March. A gala affair.

Wide Open Spaces

We all love the wide open spaces on our rangelands. What fun to be able to ride out on the prairie with no fences, houses just you your horse and dog and nature. This picture will be shown in the Western Reflections Art Show to be held at the TRAC in Pasco, Wa. May 9th, 10th an 11th, 2008. I will be getting ready for this show with many new pictures.

Oil on gesso board, 6"x8" unframed, $95.00 postage prepaid.

Baby Alpaca

This image is a commission and I had such a good time painting this little guy. The alpaca is such a lovely animal and I can understand why people fall in love with them. The Northwest Alpaca show will be held in Pasco, Wa. at the TRAC on April 26th and 27th of 2008 and to attend is to see beautiful animals, different breeds and different colors.

Alpaca #1

The reason for showcasing the Alpaca paintings is that I will be attending an Alpaca show at the Trac in Pasco the 26th and
27th of April. I will be attending as a vendor and will be showing commission paintings, cards, note cards and etc. This show will be the 14th Annual Northwest Alpaca Showcase. Alpaca Ranches, handlers, and vendors from all over the Pacific Northwest. Over 450 alpacas, from about 200 ranches will be on display and will compete for awards and prestige in this nationally-certified show. What an exciting time for all who love this unique animal.

Cliffs of Zion

2007 Paint out in the Zion National Park

This area in Utah has to be one of the natural wonders of the United States. The colors in the cliffs defies a person putting into words what they see. Maybe through the use of a painting a little of the beauty can be revealed.

6"x6" oil on gesso board, unframed. $95.00 postage prepaid.

Zion Beauty

Zion Paint Out 2007

This trip was the highlight of 2007's painting experience. With GG in tow we started for Zion and for me the destination meant a new part of the country. I have read about Zion, have been told about Zion and have looked at pictures of Zion but nothing does it justice until you actually see it. This picture represents one of many images that we were intrigued with.

I hope that you enjoy this series as much as I am enjoying painting it.

8x10 oil on gesso board, $195.00, postage prepaid.

Zion #2

Welcome to the new Zion National Park series,

This image will be submitted to the Zion National Park Exhibit. This Zion Natural History Association, in partnership with Zion National Park, the St. George Art Museum, and the St. George Araea Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the call for entires for the art competition and traveling exhibit. On our Paint Out trip to Zion National Park GG took many many pictures of this beautiful part of America. I will be doing a series from this wealth of references, entering this competition with my interpretation of this marvelous location.

I loved painting this picture because the colors are so vivid.

11"x14" oil on gesso board.

Karen's Quilt

This quilt is one of many quilts that Karen has created. Very unusual and one of GG's favorites.

I want to introduce you to the different designs that these beautiful quilts encompass. I know you will enjoy this journey.

Meadow Grazing

GG's 2007 Road Trip
What a great day on the Old Village Pike!! The sun is shining and warm; the farmlands are rich with the beginnings of summer crops and the feeling is euphoric! This horse just fit right in with my mood today. He is so good looking with his light chestnut coat and thick cream colored mane. He probably is euphoric, too, chowing down in that lush green pasture. He certainly looks very right with his world. Actually, that’s the way I feel, too.


The last image on this series. The next series will be on images from Zion National Park. I hope that you enjoy.

I will be highlighting quilts done by Karen Kimmel and GG, interspersed with the new series. Quilting has always intrigued me because of the work that goes into a project and most of us know little, of how difficult it is.

6"x6" Oil on gesso board, unframed. $99.00 postage prepaid.