Southwest Images

The southwest U. S. tricultural society yields an unending trail of changes as our nation ages. The older ways merge with the new.

 Sometimes there isn't enough time to get the whole scene correct so I just go with the atmosphere!

Venice Canal Scene

Almost everywhere I looked, there was a scene I wanted to paint.  I took lots of photos for future reference.  The city looks great from almost any vantage point.

Watercolors make it fun to think about places I would like to visit.  This is from a photo by my son, Lew when he and Christine were in Amsterdam.

Wet Palette Flowers

Once in a while, I unload a bunch of colors to make way for new and fresh ones.  I always hope to make something pleasing from the "dump." This painting is from a while ago but still holds up.

Pikes Peak over the Garden of the Gods

The purple mountain majesty of Pikes Peak is always an interesting watercolor subject with its always changing light, shadow, and color.  The Garden of the Gods monoliths in the foreground are a plus in this view.  Other views, from the Woodland Park area are just as exciting.

Taos Street Scene

These visits to Taos make me feel that I am in a foreign country.  And, the town is only 3.5 hours from home.