I just finished my 2nd painting trip to Big Bend, and had another opportunity to paint with Bill Zaner and David Caton. There were a total of 6 artists and 1 photographer on the trip. We ate, drank, and painted. At night we partied, told a lot of stories, and laughed. I got to watch the sunset, sunrise, and moonrise every day. I did 5 paintings there, and completed 3 more when I got home. I am still painting... I wanted to post these, even though I think some of them still need finishing touches in the studio.
Big Bend has been a rewarding and educational experience for me. I could never pay enough to have the opportunity to sit with 2 of the finest artists I know, and learn what I do just being on site painting with them. It is a bit intimidating at first, but after the first few colors go on the surface, things just flow. I did some of the best art I've ever done, and learned some valuable things there. I got to see a part of the world that few people ever see, since it is so remote. And spending 4 days out there is just not enough. I look forward to our next trip in October - fall is a wonderful time to be there.
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| Ocotillo #1, Oil on canvas, 4" x 5" |
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| Ocotillo with Santa Elena in the background, oil on panel, 4" x 6" |
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| Pulliam Bluff, oil on board, 4" x 11" |
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| Pullium Bluff, oil on board, 9" x 12" |
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| Pullium Bluff, oil on canvas, 4" x 5" |
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| Christmas Mountains, oil on board, 8" x 10" |
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| Ocotillo #2, oil on canvas, 4" x 5" |
