Winnie

Maureen surprised me with this little gal over a year ago on my birthday. She's all grown up now, but this is how she looked at about 4 months old. She was the "chewingest" critter I had ever known! She sure was cute, though ...

Tilley Graduation

The son of one of my good friends commissioned me to paint this scene about his dad. He had graduated from the U in 1975 in Mining Engineering. He recently graduated from USC with his professional MBA. Since he loves football, his kids thought it would be fun to combine his two school experiences along with their football stadiums and their dad dressed according to his respective degree. They also like the fact that the score reflected his graduation years, and that the Utes were creaming USC! By far and away the most unique commission I have ever had!

Alex Johnson pioneer home

Back in the 80's, I sketched this old pioneer home in Grantsville, Utah while I was studying about Utah architecture. Last month, we used my old sketch as reference to paint this scene with my students in our painting class. They wanted to learn more about two-point perspective and how to paint buildings ... thought this was the perfect subject!

Rural perspective

Years ago, while traveling in Tuscany, I sketched a scene like this and painted it when we returned home. The other day, I thought it would be a great idea for a local rural scene. Turned out just right!

Winter pheasants

We did this little study in my painting class with my students. Very fun ...