The Opacity of Algae

oil on canvas paper, 12" x 12"

Two ducks swimming in algae.  There is no reflection, no transparency, no clarity.  An apt metaphor for these times.

Cream of the Crop

 

oil on canvas paper, 12" x 12"

It's back to cows with this study.

Cornish Cows

oil on panel, 18" x 24"

This painting was a distraction that served a purpose. That's all I have to say about it.

Piglet Pals

oil on panel, 8" x 8"

A simple study of two little piglets I've been wanting to do for a while in a warm composition.

Kindred Spirits

 

oil on panel, 18" x 18"

Been wanting to paint these two compadres for a while, and just decided to jump in and get it done.  The aptly named cattle egret consumes the ticks and flies it finds on its bovine buddy, which makes them perfect for each other!

Merwin and Friend

 

oil on panel, 18" x 24"

I finally got around to painting a couple horses I encountered near the grounds of Taos Pueblo in the winter of 2018.  I'm pretty sure the light horse was named Merwin, as he looked just like the one in a photo I saw at Taos Plaza that year.  My heart went out to all the horses who had to tough out the long New Mexico winters without even a blanket for warmth.  At least these two didn't seem to be undernourished.