When the Storm Clouds Clear Sometimes the elements of nature provide a voice to us—in wind, in water, in sunshine. The voice may be reminding us of the dark moments of life we experience or our longing for peace and tranquility. Sometimes during the storms it may seem that God is looking the [...]
Down the River I learned a long time ago how the river as a force of nature can easily be taken for granted. There has to be respect for what the river can do, especially in areas with white water. There have been a lot of people who have lost their life because [...]
Porch Pirates All this preparation for birds and I get these guys! I have spent a lot of time as a landscaper in my own yard, appreciating the beauty of nature. As a Colorado resident, I learned a while back that to have success in getting anything to green-up requires native plants and [...]
Jumping at the Chance The Brook trout is so colorful. It more than makes up for its small size in that alone. It’s a study in color, action and inspiration, at least for the person who comes across one. I can go a long way on this kind of moment...the surface broken, the [...]
First Solo Flight I never know what will stir up a desire within me to make it the next subject I want to paint. Living in Colorado provides plenty of outdoor attractions. Unable to ignore them, I’m out in nature as often as possible. Early last summer while hiking, Robin and I came [...]
Coffee at 6:00 a.m. That first sip of coffee takes the chill off the morning air and the internal engine is revved up. It leads us to just about every intention the mind is set on for that day. There is nothing like seeing the morning sun as it peeks above the horizon. [...]
Blue Sky Spring Learning a little something about being a first responder and reacting to a creature in distress. One day I kept hearing a strange rattling noise in our house but every time I approached where I thought the noise came from, it became silent. Was something or someone in trouble? I [...]
Feathers, Talons and Tails This painting was inspired from a one-of-a-kind experience.A few years back, Robin and I were visiting the Flat Tops Wilderness area, fishing at a small lake called Chapman Reservoir. It’s a few miles outside the tiny mountain town of Yampa. On this particular day, we had the lake to ourselves. [...]
Vanishing Point My grandparents lived on a farm in rural North Dakota… During a visit in my early childhood a strong storm developed. Everyone was huddled in the house watching and waiting. My memory begins with hearing the twister rather than seeing it. As it approached, the strong wind tipped over the outhouse. [...]
The Long Winter One of the most memorable experiences in our life set the stage for this painting. Robin was working for the Colorado Wildlife Heritage Foundation. The Foundation was supporting the re-introduction of lynx to Colorado. Lynx were trapped in Canada, then brought to a wildlife rehabilitation center near Creede, Colorado, for [...]
