Lillies, again

The beautiful lillies are blooming again.  They are mournful, happy, vibrant, and loaded subjects.  There is no mistaking a lily.  Long ago the child's story "Where the Lillies Bloom" made an impression on me, swirled with Easter lilies.

Enjoy!

Near Fern Grotto, Wilder Ranch

Hiking around Wilder Ranch today enjoying the break from rain, I came across a rock formation realizing I had painted it 4 years earlier:

And here is the oil painting:

It is recognizable by the horizontal line near the water which a wave is covering partially.  Most of the rest shows more interesting lighting and calmer surf than what was there today.  Enjoy!

Snow in Tahoe Oil Paintings

The snow up in Lake Tahoe should inspire a plein air trip.

Views of the Truckee River:

These are from the last heavy snow pack in 2011.

and 2015...

Here is the above photo I worked from, and below is the painting video: