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The Swan River offers so many views to paint if you’re willing to walk the couple of miles into the heart of the Swan River nature trail. I have yet to lug my backpack of gear into the heart but I’m working toward that. Original pastel painting Image size: 20” x 16" Framed size: 23" x 19" This painting is showing at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Whitefish, Montana. "Explorations" is the title of my solo show as featured artist in June 2024. If you're interested, please contact the Gallery (406-730-8855) for details or I'm happy to assist. -
A beautiful afternoon walking on the Swan River Nature Trail in Bigfork, Montana. A popular walking trail for the locals, there are an endless variety of scenes to paint along the trail. Spring is lovely with the. bright green of new leaves. Original pastel on archival board Image size: 9" x 12" This piece is sold UNFRAMED. Free shipping to locations in the continental U.S. -
Sunsets over Flathead Lake are extraordinary and leave one breathless. This amazing sunset highlighted the terrain of Big Arm on the western shore. Original pastel painting Image size: 12” x 36" Framed size: 16.5" x 40.5" This painting is showing at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Bigfork, Montana. If you're interested, please contact the Gallery (406-420-2453) for details or I'm happy to assist. -
I couldn’t resist naming these three ladies as The Troublemakers. Their intense glare and stance would give me pause if I met them on their turf as my husband did during a rainy afternoon hike. Perhaps they were just wet and cold. Original pastel painting Image size: 12” x 24" Framed size: 15" x 27" This painting is showing at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Whitefish, Montana. "Explorations" is the title of my solo show as featured artist in June 2024. If you're interested, please contact the Gallery (406-730-8855) for details or I'm happy to assist. -
This threesome of pears is inspired by Rembrandt's technique of bringing out objects and people from a warm dark background. It makes for high drama and pears are the perfect actors. Original pastel painting Image size: 9” x 12" Framed size: 16" x 19" Beautifully framed in a wood frame with a warm silver leafing. Please contact me if you're interested. Available framed for $595.00 or unframed for $450.00. Shipping charges may apply. Sales tax is not applicable. -
This is one of my favorite old barns to paint on Hwy 82. With every passing year, it becomes a little more battered by the weather. I’m sure one of these years it will collapse entirely. As long as it stands, I’ll keep exploring new versions of it with my pastels. Original pastel painting Image size: 24” x 20" Framed size: 27" x 23" This painting is showing at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Whitefish, Montana. "Explorations" is the title of my solo show as featured artist in June 2024. If you're interested, please contact the Gallery (406-730-8855) for details or I'm happy to assist. -
Wayfarers Park is right on Flathead Lake located in the town of Bigfork, Montana. A wonderful place to camp right on the water during the season. A perfect view of the ever changing light on Flathead Lake. Original pastel Image size: 12” x 9" Framed size: 19" x 16" This painting is showing at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Bigfork, Montana. If you're interested, please contact the Gallery (406-420-2453) for details or I'm happy to assist. -
This view is an embellished scene of the rich farmland in the Creston area with the Swan Range behind. This was near the corner of Hwys 209 and 35. It’s wonderful that we can still enjoy these undeveloped and pastoral views in our beautiful valley. Original pastel painting Image size: 24” x 48" Framed size: 27" x 51" This painting is showing at FoR Fine Art Gallery in Whitefish, Montana. "Explorations" is the title of my solo show as featured artist in June 2024. If you're interested, please contact the Gallery (406-730-8855) for details or I'm happy to assist. -
This painting was inspired by the area surrounding Somers, MT, on the northwest corner of Flathead Lake. Every season has its beauty and winter is no exception. The colors reflecting off the snow and the brilliant red and orange hues of the leafless scrub willows adds to the effect. Original pastel painting Image size: 12" x 9" Please contact me if you're interested. Available framed for $595.00 or unframed for $450.00. Shipping charges may apply. Sales tax is not applicable. -
When light emerges through the trees and shines highlights on the water, magic happens. The water reflects prisms of color. This is Granite Creek which flows into the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Original pastel painting Image size: 20" x 16" Please contact me if you're interested. Shipping charges may apply. Sales tax is not applicable. -
Water as an action sport must have a great time as it slips and slides through an obstacle course set by Mother Nature. This image was inspired by a side stream following the road into Glacier National Park. Original pastel painting Image size: 14" x 7" Please contact me if you're interested. Available framed for $595.00 or unframed for $450.00. Shipping charges may apply. Sales tax is not applicable. -
These little mergansers swam up and down the river following their mother. During our time at Granite Cabin we watched as they grew steadily larger but we also noticed that their number were fewer. I suppose that's an example of survival of the fittest or just plain luck. Original pastel painting Image size: 7" x 14" Please contact me if you're interested. Available framed for $595.00 or unframed for $450.00. Shipping charges may apply. Sales tax is not applicable.
