2011 California Duck Stamp Press Release

Here is the press release for the 2011 California Duck Stamp Contest. There are photos of the finalist's art as well.

http://cdfgnews.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/oregon-wildlife-artist-wins-2011-california-duck-stamp-contest/

2011 California Duck Stamp Winner!

This painting will be the next California Duck Stamp! It is a pair of Barrow's Goldeneye ducks, 13 x 18 inches, in Acrylic. There will be a press release soon and I'll post a link to it. I am going to have a really good weekend I think!

2nd Place Oregon Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest!

This painting of Franklin's Spruce Grouse was awarded second place today in Oregon's Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest. It is 13 x 18 inches in acrylic and took me a very long time to complete. There was much study involved to become familiar with this sub-spieces and the patterns of the feathers. Oh so close!!!

American Wigeon

This painting was an entry for the Delaware Duck Stamp Contest. It was a semi-finalist. It is Acrylic on Claybord, a drake American Wigeon. The water was a challenge to paint!

Federal Duck Stamp Entry

This painting was one of 34 out of 236 to be in the semi-final round of judging. It ended up tied for 9th place. Canadian geese in acrylic on Claybord.

Michigan Duck Stamp Entry

It didn't place in the top three but I am quite happy with how it turned out. This is a Lesser Scaup drake in acrylic on Claybord.

Painting Demonstration

I will be at Howden Art & Framing next Sunday, September 19th, from 1pm to 4pm working on a miniature still life of some grapes to celebrate Howden Gallery's current show theme " Wines and Vines". Stop by and visit at 1512 Washington Street in Oregon City.

Pear Pair For My Mother

It's a strange and wonderous thing, how artists through the ages have chosen pears as subject. There are countless paintings featuring just a pear or two. Do a Google image search and be amazed! My mother has always been attracted to such paintings, especially those in the trompe l'oeil tradition. She has wanted me to give one a try for years. I finally got around to it in time for Mother's Day and am pleased with how much she likes it. What an interesting project it was! I am a bit amazed with how much I actually enjoyed painting such a simple subject. The reflection of the sky on the left pear and the reflected light from the left pear onto the right pear captivated me. 4 x 4 inches in acrylic.