Rocky Mountain National Park – the aspen were in perfect autumn color. :D Part of our visit was very foggy and misty (and sometimes pouring :? ) It did clear out a bit later on… (The bottom photo is a young elk. :D )
Rocky Mountain National Park
Zion National Park Hikes
Hiking through Zion National Park. :D It was very warm, but it was also very beautiful in the canyons. We had a quick stop at the Emerald Pools as well. Primarily studying the habitats on this shoot, but we were lucky enough to see some raptors soaring over the canyons and an impressive stag. :D (…and a few well fed park squirrels. ;) )
Fells Point – North American Miniature Art Exhibition
.I just received an official notice from the exhibition faculty tonight that this painting, "Daydream", was awarded first place in the 24th Annual North American Miniature Art Exhibition in Baltimore, Maryland.
The exhibit is hosted and sponsored by The Art Gallery of Fells Point (www.fellspointgallery.org).
The show will be on through October 28th.
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Montana Show at Moosehorn Gallery
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This landscape (top) is a view from Paradise Valley, where our Montana gallery, ‘Moosehorn Gallery‘ is located.
We painted in the gallery showroom again for the event – thanks to them for a great show. :D We hope to be back to see everyone next year for the gallery’s upcoming events. :D
National Museum of Wildlife Art – Jackson Hole
This is the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Carl Brenders was this year’s featured painter for the Fall Festival and gave a slide lecture during the event of his work, research, and history as an artist. Since we were already going to be in the area, he insisted that we attend when we talked to him in Wausau (he didn’t have to insist too much to convince us to come ;) ). A little bit of a refresher course of his workshop that we were a part of a few years ago. Lots of fun! :D
Hiking Teton NP – Painting Research
This is a snapshot from a hike in the Tetons. ("Death Canyon", actually :shock: )
Lots of beautiful views like this one. :) The fall colors were very vibrant. I already have a few new paintings planned… ;)
Inspiration for Painting – Wildlife and Habitats
A little wildlife searching in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. (Photo credits to my Dad for the top photo of the cow moose who was strangely interested in the area around the car. )
Fall Roundup Reception
This is a snapshot from the Fall Roundup reception today at Galleries West in Jackson Hole. In the center of the top picture is Marilyn Peck (artist) chatting with Bill & Debbie Bunch (two of the gallery’s owners).
Cougar Painting Progress
This is the progress on my cougar painting. The cat itself is about done, but the background has not been developed. I will have to find the habitat to put in the background and beneath the cat during one of my hikes around the area. :)
Gallery Painting – Galleries West
Spent the day painting a few new pieces in Galleries West in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The gallery recently remodeled and expanded their showroom.
Bonnie (my sister) painting in the gallery showroom
Debbie Bunch & sculptor, Scott Nickell – 2 of the owners of Galleries West