October Afternoon

Here is another plein air piece, 11" x 14", oil, painted over two afternoons in October near Taos, New Mexico. Placing everything in cloud shadows except the area around the tree allowed for heightened drama and focus on the middle ground.

Arroyo Seco

Arroyo Seco, 11" x 14", oil. A two morning effort near Taos, New Mexico. Finished in the studio.