Day 18

I should call this Number 18, not day 18.  I've lost track of the days.  But I started this challenge 2 days late and it's Jan. 22nd,  so I'm only one day behind - two days??  But the bottom line is that I will paint 30 paintings in about 30 days, so never mind the technicalities.  This is supposed to be fun. (it is.)

Along the Road,  pastel, 6 x 8"

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I really liked the dark and light pattern in this image.  The dark trees and their shadows against the light grass.  

Day 16 and 17

 I think these trees are a species of willow because even though they lose their leaves in winter the branches are a pinkish orange and when the sun hits them they glow.

Frozen, Spring Meadow Lake

pastel, 6 x 8"

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Winter Trees, pastel, 6 x 8"

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Days 14 & 15

People ask me if I miss the ocean.  No, I don't.  What the ocean is for me as a painter is a horizontal plane that reflects light.  Here in Montana the fields of grass and snow serve that purpose.  They are all horizontal planes that reflect the light.  The snow this winter is especially beautiful on the fields.  It is rarely white.  

   Winter Herd,  oil , 6 x 6"

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Trees Near Elliston,  pastel, 6 x 6"

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Day 13

    This is turning out to be a very fun and worthwhile project.  I love hearing every day from people who are viewing the paintings and it's very gratifying that so many have sold.  Thank you!    I'm behind by a few so will try to catch up in the next few days.

 

                                           A Cold Day But Sunny, oil on board,  6 x 6
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This is what I saw cross country skiing on the Bill Roberts Golf Course looking toward Mt. Helena                                           

Day 12

I generally don't paint barns because I they have become cliche.  But, I liked the dark shape this one made and it's contrast against the sunlit fields.

                                       Barn Shadows,  oil on board,  6 x 8"
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                                            a standard size frame

Day 11

Cliff Shadows,  pastel,  6 x 6"

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As the shadow overtook the cliff just the tops of the pines

caught the sunlight.  

Day 9 & 10

Yow,  missed yesterday so I'll post two today to catch up.  30 in 30 days means painting on weekends, too!

  I'm still really taken with the winter light around here and how pink and blue the snow is on the mountains and on the ground.  

  Valley Grazing,  oil on board, 6 x 8" 

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       Mt Helena with Cattle,  oil on board,  6 x 8"