A view from Mount Pisgah part way up looking west. A beautiful place to hike. A wonderful sense of space......Was painting again with a friend. We were chatting most of the time which is not my usual schtick. The oil painting was an integral  of mind meld and reality of which I was happy with the final results....As always I have been brisk with my brush and kept the tone a bit monochromatic with hints of earth tones. That's what I felt looking at this vista....People have generally heard the term "artists prerogative" and this is applied often by myself and others to explain in very general terms that what you see is what you get!!...Mind, body and heart.... Have a peaceful and productive day and remember to tie your shoes!!

I would like to share another painting done on location in Discovery Park in Seattle, Washington. It was another hot and bright day. I went out painting with a buddy of mine, Stan, and we both painted this view. There is nothing like the peace and quiet of a location. As you paint you have the smallest to the largest of local life pass by you. Mainly a variety of bugs and birds, but a pleasant balance to the day......Once again I'm stroking my brush quickly and constantly. Moving with the light and the stillness of the day......One nice aspect of reviewing  paintings, even years later, is how one relives the moment. It is like a time machine. I love it.