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After driving to Oakland this summer to see the Edgar Payne exhibit, I am totally captivated by mountains. So I am mid-way through a mountain series, and mid way through this painting (90% done?). Naming is another thing...My temporary name is "Insignificance." But I just read an article that said naming is important...I need help..not sure this conveys my feelings for these granite peaks. Suggestions gladly accepted. This will be part of my series at my show at Tumalo Art Co. in March 2013...(Maybe "Mountains and Motels"--those wonderful old places you can see under "Great American Road Trip."

My dogs get me up at about 6:15...so after their walk, I have no excuses for not painting. I should thank them...but if I did, would they want a commission? Be sure to look at the other 5 new paintings on my site...all small...most morning sketches.

A pochade (from French poche, pocket) is a type of sketch used in painting. As opposed to a croquis, which is line art, a pochade captures the colors and atmosphere of a scene. (This is straight from Wikepedia....) But don't you think it makes a simple field sketch sound more elegant?) So here are five of my South West "Pochades." They are 5"x7" and 6" x 7". Love painting out here! These will likely be in the December and January Tumalo Art Gallery miniature shows. They can also serve as sketches for larger paintings.