Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge

This little plein air painting is of a small waterfall in the gardens of The Villa at Bridal Veil Falls in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge. 5 x 5 inches, Golden Open Acrylic on Claybord.

Oregon Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest 2nd Place

Deja vu all over again (one of my favorite Yogi Berra-isms) seems to be a theme with this contest for me! I sure do hope to win someday! These are sharp-tailed grouse, which gather before dawn in flocks where the males perform fabulously ridiculous and sometimes rather violent dances to attract the attention of the females, which appear to be half ignoring them!

13 x 18 inches, Golden Open Acrylic on Claybord