Rufus Study

In preparation for a larger piece or two, this is Rufus, born in April of last year. 

Rufus Study
5 x 7
Pastel on Uart 400

Elroy

I met this boy while on a plein air painting expedition in Bucks County,PA. I was with a group of painters who probably thought I had taken leave of my senses when they saw me running to meet him and his small harem. They didn't know me that well, so they weren't aware of my obsession with all things bovine and especially the ever increasing rarity of meeting an actual bull or steer.

If you would like to know why bulls and steers are so rare, get in touch with me!

Elroy
10 x 8
Pastel on Uart 400

Rufus

I love this steer's expression and markings and will continue painting him even though he is not with us anymore. 

Rufus
6 x 6
Oil on Arches Huile

Let's Play!

This calf was born in late April of last year. The day that I visited, he was nudging other calves to butt heads or just run around the field and play.

Let's Play
8 x 8
Oil on Arches Huile

Althea

Listening to Artists Helping Artists blog talk radio today while working, I had my own aha moment.  Leslie Saeta makes a huge difference in my life! And not simply because she is amazingly generous with her knowledge of marketing and art. She started her art business from nothing, she never quits, and she is ALWAYS a positive force in the world. 

Althea
6 x 6
Oil on Arches Huile

January Afternoon

This path runs along the Wissahickon Creek near my home ...preserved and maintained by the folks at the  Wissahickon Valley Watershed

January Afternoon
5 x 7
Pastel on Art Spectrum Board

Orlando

He loved ears of corn, especially if the husk was removed!

Orlando
8 x 8
Pastel