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Black Angus on the Move
We were hiking along a canyon rim and heard the sound of cattle. We walked over the rim to look and saw hundreds of Black Angus being moved along the valley by six cowhands and several dogs. It was an … Continue reading
Last Cow Painting from Spider Ranch
It was so much fun painting cows at Spider Ranch. Here is one more. I like the bend of the bold red cow’s neck.
Calf with Two Sitting Cows at the End of the Day
This gouache piece was painted at nearly the same time and spot as yesterday’s. Many cows were there, and I selected two sitting ones in hopes that they might stay still long enough to sketch. There was a peaceful evening … Continue reading
Cows at Spider Ranch
The late afternoon April light of Arizona makes the cows of Spider Ranch stand out against the fields and fence. The intense light nearly turns the upright parts of the scene- the cows, fence, and mountains, into silhouettes. I have … Continue reading
Do Danish Cows Like Gouache?
I was out looking for a scene to paint and stopped at a bird sanctuary. It was a gorgeous scene with a pond, geese, a meadow, trees, and a herd of cows. Since I am traveling without an easel, I … Continue reading
Cows and Clouds
I am getting a kick out of painting cows here in Bavaria. Just about every walk away from the center of Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers the opportunity to sketch these beautiful animals. It is still rainy and the sky is filled with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bavaria, Cows, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Gouache, Sketch Painting
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Deliberate Sketching 