Farm in Bloom

"Farm in Bloom", Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas, 12"x24"

This farm house in the Willamette Valley of Oregon is completely surrounded by seed crops in bloom.

Farm With Red Barn

"Farm With Red Barn", Oil on Canvas, 16"x20"

Willamette Valley Farm

"Willamette Valley Farm", Oil on Canvas, 16"x20"

Walkin' the Walk

"Walkin' the Walk", Oil on Canvas, 10"x8"

 

Here is the rooster chasing after the free range chickens I talked about the other day.

Hillside Orchard in Bloom

"Hillside Orchard in Bloom", Oil on Gessoed Hardboard, 6"x6", Plein Air

First Hay on the Old Baxter Ranch

"First Hay on the Old Baxter Ranch", Oil on Canvas panel, 9"x12", Plein Air

 

While I was out painting this scene, an elderly man stopped to let me know that he was raised on this ranch and that this was the first time ever that hay was harvested here.

Farm on the North Umpqua River

"Farm on the North Umpqua River", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x6", Plein air

Old Barn in the Vineyard

"Old Barn in the Vineyard", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x10", Plein air

I painted this scene just east of Lodi, California.

Barns Near Umpqua

"Barns Near Umpqua", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x10", Plein air

Daybreak; Coastal Farm

"Daybreak; Coastal Farm", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

One of the farms along Coos Bay Wagon Road along the north fork of the Coquille River.

Norris' Blueberry Farm

"Norris' Blueberry Farm", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

This is part of a very large blueberry farm in Umpqua, Oregon.

Yellow Farmhouse and Flowers

"Yellow Farmhouse and Flowers", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

 

The Willamette Valley is composed of many farms and this one is quite typical.

Spanish Farmhouse

"Spanish Farmhouse", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

Spanish Farm with Sunflowers

"Spanish Farm with Sunflowers", Oil on Canvas, 12"x16"

While traveling from Madrid to the White Hill Towns of Spain we drove through the most picturesque farming country. In addition to older building that are still in use there were many ruins of building such as the two walls on the right in the scene. Predominant crops were Sunflowers. wheat and olives.

For the Birds

"For the Birds", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14", Pleinair

While painting this barn one morning, a flock of doves flew in and landed on the roof. Then they started flying into and out of the loft as I painted. Historic Bailey Farm near Roseburg, Oregon.

Jane's House

"Jane's House", Oil on Canvas Panel, 8"x10", Pleinair

 

Jane lives on a great little farm in Elkton, Oregon surrounded by a beautiful mixed forest. Looks like leaves are starting to collect on the roof! Her studio is on the upper floor and one year she bought a larger easel and had to raise the roof to allow it to fully extend. 

Old Spanish Farmhouse

"Old Spanish Farmhouse", Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

 

Discovered many interesting old farm houses between Grazalema and Zahara Spain in the heart of Andalucia.

Ready for Harvest 2

"Ready for Harvest 2", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14", plein air

Typical farm scenery in the Willamette valley, Oregon. 

The English Lavender Farm

"The English Lavender Farm", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x16", plein air

 

This was painted during the Lavender Festival in Southern Oregon.

Resting Spot

"Resting Spot", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14", plein air

 

If you hiked up to the top of the lavender field at English Lavender Farm, west of Applegate, Oregon, there were a couple of nice red chairs to rest in while taking in the terrific view.