Falling Water

 I love painting at the nature sanctuary when in Parkville, Missouri.  It's a bit of a hike in, but totally worth the effort.  The trail is a beautiful one to walk or run, as it passes through woods and along the creek fed by these falls. This place is especially nice after a good rain, when the water is rushing.  I've painted this a few times, and each trip reveals something new to me. The light streaming through the trees was exceptional this day.  Love these tranquil moments painting by the falling water. Painting number 3092 in 3092 days. Now showing at the Cathy Kline Art Gallery for the MVIS Signature Show. 

Snowfall at the Creek

 I was getting this painting ready to take to the gallery, and I had not written on the back. I often skip this step in the winter, I just want to get packed up and out of the cold. So, I looked back on my blog to find my post, with the date and name I would have given it at the time.  I looked at each winter month, and nothing. I searched my blog for the location and key tags - also nothing.  I found the photo I took of the ink sketch and the place before I painted in oil, and then I found this photo in my phone, unshared.  This is one of my favorite winter paintings, and I didn't even post it.  I don't think I have ever forgotten to post such a large painting, this one is 24x18.  I am entering this painting along with several others into the MVIS Signature Show at the Cathy Kline Art Gallery in Parkville for July. Who knows what number this painting really was, but I'm giving it today's number - 3083 in 3083 days.