"Orpheum Theater"

8"x6" oil on panel

I've really been slacking on posting to my blog--I apologize to whomever is watching. On Sunday morning I went out early for a quiet walk about town before everyone started stirring. I took a bunch of photos for a possible series on Flagstaff's urban scenes. This is the historic Orpheum theater. When I was a girl, it was the only movie theater in town. Now it is a great venue for music groups. We're very lucky is still here and has not been torn down to make way for something new.
This is the first test case. I'm not really happy with the colors, maybe I will work on it again tomorrow.

"Saquaro Sunset"

12"x9" oil on panel
Available

I've been working on this painting all week--among other things too. Although I'm neglecting my blog, I am painting daily. I actually seem to have three or four paintings going at once. All my work this week has been in the studio. Mainly I'm just trying to finish up old stuff I've started and never finished. As I'm learning more about color, paintings I once tagged as rejects are getting a new life. It's fun reviving work I didn't like. However, I've been hungry to get out of the studio, and do some fresh work outdoors. So this afternoon I'm off to the mountain top.

Back to Work

"Sun on Canyon Steps"
16"x 12" oil on panel
Available

Did you all wonder where I'd gone? After I got back from Idaho, it took awhile for me to get caught up on everything, then,we had guests for a few days. For the last two weeks I've been busy working on larger paintings, getting ready for a gallery presentation. For my next few posts, I'll give you a look at these new works being featured on my website, then I'll be back to doing some daily paintings.