385. Steadfast

 

'Steadfast'

6" x 6"

oil on gessoboard

A little scene from a photo I snapped on the way to a basketball game last winter.

Mt. Hood, all aglow from the setting sun as she stands guard over the city. She's so cool.

These Cascade volcanoes will never cease to amaze me. 

(That sounds like a sports team, so I had to google it, - apparently there's only one high school in the whole country that has volcanoes as a mascot! Talk about a missed opportunity, Oregon and Washington! 😅)

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Pop Art Trio

 

'Pop Art Trio'

6" x 8"

oil on gessoboard

Hi!

I found some time to paint!

I love these vintage Squirt bottles (and Squirt), and this was really fun!

I actually started this over the summer, but life has been so busy! After years of subbing (at my leisure😉) in our local grade school, I am now teaching full-time! I love so many things about it, but it is definitely all-consuming to be a first-year teacher. I'm so grateful for my amazing colleagues and the sweetest sixth graders.

Don't worry, I'm not giving up on painting! I'll always find a way! 😊

In the meantime, part of my job is teaching an art elective, and we're having the best time! I have student art displayed all over my classroom, and it's so fun when other students come in and ask, 'Did you do that?', and I get to say, 'Nope, your classmates did!' 

Enjoy! And thanks, as always, for sticking around!

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384. On top of Mt. Howard

 

'On top of Mt. Howard'

6" x 6"

oil on gessoboard

The Wallowa Mountains in eastern Oregon are absolutely stunning and the nickname 'Alps of Oregon' is more than fitting. If you're visiting, don't miss the chance to ride the Wallowa Lake Tramway to the top of Mt. Howard and take a little hike on top of the world. Okay, it's not the tallest mountain in Oregon at 'only' 8200' elevation, but it certainly feels like walking amongst the clouds. So beautiful! I hope we get the chance to return someday soon!

Enjoy!

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383. Approaching Telluride

 

'Approaching Telluride'

6" x 6"

oil on gessoboard

Every summer we road trip from Oregon to Minnesota to see my family, and we often sneak in a little sightseeing along the way. In 2024, we hit a couple of stunning National Parks in Utah, and then sauntered over into Colorado for an afternoon in Telluride. This choice led to some sketchy after-dark gravel road routes into Wyoming later that night, but eventually we found civilization again, lol.

Back to Telluride. Ah, Colorado. I live in one the most beautiful places on earth, and Colorado still takes my breath away. Unreal. And, like Oregon, not nearly enough guardrails. 

Enjoy!

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382. April Fireworks

 

'April Fireworks'

6" x 6"

oil on gessoboard

After a dark and stormy day, sunshine on an exploding cherry tree will stop you in your tracks. 

Or in my case, make you drive around the block for another long, slow, look-see.

What a feast for the eyeballs!

Thank you, neighbors!

Enjoy!

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381. Kalie's Roses

 

'Kalie's Roses'

6" x 6"

oil on gessoboard

I usually paint from my own photos, but I was scrolling IG and saw that the amazing artist Kalie Graves had thrown down a just-for-fun painting challenge. I was immediately drawn to the challenge of capturing the super-soft hues of her stunning roses. It was so hard, lol! And also really cool to watch as heaps of artists offer up their renditions. Check out the hashtag 'roseartchallenge' on Instagram if you're curious. 

Enjoy!

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380. Cathlamet Market

 

'Cathlamet Market'

6" x 6"

oil on gessoboard

Hey! Happy Summer!

My family and I have been very busy painting our house, but I finally found some time to spend in my painting corner. 

This sweet little market scene is from Cathlamet, Washington, and I snapped this pic before a baseball game a couple of years ago. I love going to Cathlamet because our most direct route is via ferry over the Columbia River, and driving a car onto a ferry is still one of those unique experiences that my younger self could never have imagined doing so nonchalantly. Like, we're just driving onto a boat and crossing a river to go watch kids play baseball! It makes me grin every time, lol.

Enjoy!

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CCC Mural

 

A recent mural and welcome sign at a local church.

379. Baseball Season

 

Hey, it's Spring! A whole season passed since I was here last, lol.

This is from a pic I snapped the other day on our way back home from a baseball game.

I love these nursery fields with Mt. Hood in the background.

Enjoy!

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378. Frozen Sunlight

 

'Frozen Sunlight'

6" x 6"

oil on gessoboard

A frosty December morning in Oregon, this time overlooking the Columbia River dike lands near our little town. I love how the long rays of the sun hit those tree branches and light up the pastures beyond. 

Enjoy!

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Mini 21. Morning Has Broken

 

'Morning Has Broken'

4" x 4"

oil on gessoboard

An early morning scene from December in Oregon.

A flicker of pink sunshine through that cozy cloud blanket; a sweet way to start my day.

Enjoy this mini!

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Also! I have some 2026 Calendars left!

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