Christine D

As the days become warmer and the first signs of Spring appear, I'm thinking about some of the beautiful landscapes here in the Pacific Northwest. As a regular hiker and cyclist I've been fortunate to see many of these natural beauties in person - which inspires me to want to capture them on canvas. This month I'm starting off with a familiar sight in the Columbia River Gorge for those who live in the area. Here's a sneak peak at the very beginning stage; just blocking in large forms and...

For the remainder of February I'll be looking at source material for a classic Pacific Northwest landscape painting. Waterfall? Beach? Forest? Haven't found the right one yet, but check back March 1st to see what's on the easel.