Split Rock, Wyoming

Split Rock is a natural landmark on the historic Oregon Trail.  It can be seen as a cleft in the top of the Rattlesnake Range.

Thank you for your comments yesterday.  I always appreciate your insight, but when painting out of my comfort zone, your input is especially important.  I've been having issues with the new comment boxes lately, and I haven't been able to comment/respond as I would like.  So, I've switched to a new laptop and browser.  Hopefully, all issues have been resolved.  (Crossing my fingers!)

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Heart Mountain

This painting, Heart Mountain, is from a photograph taken on our trip to Wyoming.  Heart Mountain is located just north of Cody in the Bighorn Basin.  Although it has been sleeting here today, warm weather is quickly approaching.   I am hoping to spend many pretty days painting outdoors.  Having only painted a handful of landscapes, I thought our Wyoming photos would be good practice for me in preparation for plein air painting.  And I would enjoy them as a small series, too.  I welcome any critiques/suggestions you may have for me.

Also, I am working on a new surface today.  I've noticed that so many of you seem to prefer working on the Ampersand panels, so I ordered a few to try myself.  I think that I will really like the smooth surface, so I am excited!