Day 25 Slate - Skiing III

14" x11" acrylic on slate 

This has a glare on the upper right, but it kind of emphasizes that it is a bright day and this guy is  skiing Ovation at Killington, whose slogan is Tame the Beast.  It is a 45 degree slope.

Day 24 Slate - Skiing II

14" x 11" acrylic on slate 

Another skier on slate.  The last week of the 30 day challenge is always the hardest for me because I am ready to move on to a different project.  However, I am having fun with these skiers.

Day 23 slate - Skier I

14"x11" acrylic on slate 

I wish I was skiing, but am not yet able to venture that direction as I can barely walk around the grocery store!  However, there is always next year!

A Good Day

8"x8" original oil

It is cold enough for the brave to be out skiing today, but there are not a lot of trails open yet.  I love skiing.  It is invigorating, pushes me to my limits, and I think it is just breath taking to ride the lift up to the top of the mountain and see such grand vistas.  I have been wanting to do a series of ski paintings for a few years and I think I am finally ready to do it. 

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Book Illustration - Skiing with Grandpa

9"x9" acrylic

Skiing has started in our part of the country.  It is one of those things that make living in a snowy climate so appealing.  Actually it was snowing at my house this morning.  We have been having a very long and mild fall with incredible colors and we are due for the season of anoraks, tuques, mukluks  and shades of white.  One of the cool things about skiing with Grandpa is that there is sure to be a chocolate covered waffle from the Waffle Cabin thrown into the deal if mom and dad approve!  Kids around here start skiing from pack on dad's back and progress to little skis as soon as they can walk (there is debate about the safety of this method). The following photo was taken on Tuesday.

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Hay Fox! 6"x6" oil on canvas

I really like this sculpture because it is all moulded hay that has been painted and it has a very sculptural look.  I have decided that I need to tone down my color palette for these as the more saturated colors give them even more of that cartoonish look.  This sculpture is really huge!

Hay Turkey! oil on panel 7"x7"

 This hay sculpture was sponsored by the Vermont Gift and Garden Shop on Route 4 in Mendon.  They also did an albino tiger that is pretty cool.  I liked the angle of this one because of the good view of mountains. 

Hay Dog! oil on canvas 6"x6"

In Killington each fall there is an event that features lots of hay sculptures sponsored by local businesses.  They are pretty impressive, if also kitch and corny.  I decided to paint them this year.  I am wondering how to do it without them looking so cartoonish....we will see over the next few days.

P.S. Remember I am giving away a painting at the end of Oct. to someone who leaves a comment on my blog.