Aspen Afternoon

Aspen Afternoon
Painting No. 7-G-12
6"x8"
oil on canvas

Afternoon light filters down through the trees in Hope Valley as another hot summer day draws to a close. As I paint in the meadow, I hear a small herd of cows with bells around their necks graze up in the shadows. Nice day, no mosquito's.

Outdoor Painting Workshop Aug 10-11, 2012

OUTDOOR PAINTING WORKSHOP

August 10-11, 2012

The Nature Conservancy, Genoa, Nevada

Cost: Free to the public

Class size: 14 students

Email to reserve your spot: james@jamesmckew.com  

This is a workshop for persons interested in learning basic techniques for oil painting outdoors. We will meet indoors on Friday night, Aug 10 from 6-8:30pm for a presentation, hands on exercises and a demonstration painting. Saturday morning Aug 11, 8-12 noon, we will be outdoors on the Nature Conservancy property for a quick demonstration painting then the students will try their hand at 2-3 paintings as time will allow.  Students are required to bring their own supplies. Email me for the PDF flyer with detailed information.

A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods                                 Painting No. 5-G-12

12"x12" oil on canvas board                              

Long afternoon shadows are cast along the forest floor last night along the Tahoe Rim Trail in the mountains above Lake Tahoe. This is a great place to unwind after a hot day in the valley.