Settling Down, oil on linen, 18"x24"

This pair of Pintails is settling down in a nice quiet part of a mist-covered pond. This painting was an exercise in balance between design, and remaining faithful to the look of a typical mid-western wetland. I had most of the painting finished before our trip to Minnesota a couple weeks ago. While there I went to some wetlands close to my childhood home in Shieldsville, and did some small field studies. Though most of setting for this painting was done from my mind, when I compared the painting to my field studies, I was surprised at how close the colors from my mind were to the field study. The only thing I can figure is that growing up around these wetlands left a deep impression on me.


Settling Downoil on linen, 18"x24"
$2,190.00-SOLD

Where the Buffalo Roam, oil on linen, 24"x30"

This painting was inspired by our trip to Wyoming this last summer. The northeastern part of Yellowstone is very mountainous, and there were bison here and there on the flat areas. I composed this scene using my small field studies (done in oil, and in the rain) and photo references. I wanted to give the feel of massive mountains and space. The incredible feeling you get when your out West.

Where the Buffalo Roam
Oil on linen, 24"x36"
SOLD.

Paint the Parks Award

This little painting was accepted into the 2011 PAINT THE PARKS Mini50 Show and received one of the Juror's Awards in the show. I while back I did a painting called The Slyder Farm which depicted the scene above. Many times before I do a final painting I will do a small study to work everything out. This small painting was the preliminary study for The Slyder Farm. While some preliminary studies just get filed away or thrown away, this one turned out so well I decided to enter it into the Paint the Parks Show.
Gettysburg Winter
oil on panel, 8"x10"

CFAI Award

My painting Tarnished Silver won Best of Show in the Contemporary Fine Art International Miniature Juried Show Fall 2011. My many thanks for the jurors and wonderful artists at Contemporary Fine Art Interntional!

York County Afternoon, oil on linen panel, 11"x14"

This painting was created for the York Art Association and the Farm and Natural Lands Trust. A number of local artists were chosen and given a specific location to paint. Each location has been put into the local preservation program. I went to my location in mid-July, took some photographs and created a small field study. For this final painting I moved things around a little to make the composition more interesting. I never ended up using the photo references, only the field study.
York County Afternoon
oil on linen panel, 11"x14"

Western Farm, oil on linen, 18"x24"

While in Idaho, near the Wyoming border, I spotted this barn and jumped out of our van in the rain to do a quick field study of it. I loved the effect the rain had on the mountains. This effect, as well as the old barn inspired me greatly. Sadly scenes like this are disappearing all over the country. I'm thankful I was able to capture this one.
Western Farm, oil on linen, 18"x24"
$2,190.00, includes a dark gold frame.
Contact Jason at luke_tako@yahoo.com to inquire.

SAA Award for Courtship

My painting Courtship won the Western Art Collector's Magazine Editor's Choice Award at the Society of Animal Artist's 51 Annual Show!