Our Little Boy, oil on panel, 11"x14"

This was my Christmas gift for my wife. It is our son doing what he does best, having fun with the simple things in life. In this case he was digging in some gravel when we were parked on a back-road in Minnesota while I painted.

Our Little Boy
oil on panel, 11"x14"
Not for sale

Climbing the Sunlight, oil on linen, 11"x14"

I saw these Pintails on a beautiful autumn morning while going through Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. I composed this scene from photos and a small field study I had done of the wetland. I may do a larger version with more ducks as I am pretty happy with the results of this painting. Have a Merry Christmas!

Climbing the Sunlight
oil on linen, 11"x14"
$890 framed -SOLD

Pintail in Flight Study, oil on cradled panel, 6"x6"

I did the little study for an 11"x14" painting that I will soon be posting.
Pintail in Flight Study
Oil on cradled panel, 6"x6"

Plein Air Magazine-links to digital issue

Here are links to the article that featured my work in Plein Air Magazine. Enjoy!
Pages 48-49
Pages 50-51
Pages 52-53-Demo

Plein Air Magazine Article

The new winter issue of Plein Air Magazine has a 5-page article about me and my work. Plein Air Magazine is a national art magazine dedicated to outdoor painting and fine art. It is an incredible honor to be featured in this beautiful magazine with some of the best artists in the world. The article also includes a demonstration that I did in Gettysburg National Park. Here is a link where you can purchase the magazine, or look for it as your nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore.

Autumn Afternoon, oil on panel, 11"x14"

While out for a walk with my family during a late afternoon this last autumn, I was intrigued by the way the sunlight was shining on the distant mountains. I returned the next day and did a quick field study while my wife and children played in the tall grass. That field study, along with several others were used to create this painting.

Autumn Afternoon
oil on panel, 11"x14"
$890.00. Contact Jason Tako at luke_tako@yahoo.com to inquire.

One Leg Up, oil on panel, 6"x8"

This small study of a Wood Duck was a lot of fun to paint. Many times the background of a wildlife painting is the most challenging for me. The animal is easy, since I know exactly what I need to do, but the background can be more ambiguous. With this background I decided to have fun with textures and suggestions of forest foliage.

One Leg Up
oil on panel, 6"x8"
$290 framed -SOLD