A couple of paintings before the return of the rain..

On the Palouse

I've enjoyed the nice diffused light we have had lately. It spreads a nice soft light over everything.

Snow and patches of dirt, 6"x12" oil on birch

Poplar 8"x10" watercolor/gouache

I can't seem to get enough of the palouse snow and poplar trees.  They make for good companions one having simple washes and the other detailed lines makes for lots of fun.

Winter Trees, 5"x7" watercolor/gouache

Two of my favorite things  poplar trees, and snowy mountains.

Snow on the Palouse, watercolor/gouache 5"x7"

We had tons of snow about a week ago,  this is all that remains after warm temps and rain.  The good thing is that it makes wonderful patterns on the hills.