Alpine View study

                                                                5X7 oil on canvas board

                                                                        by Terry Moss

This was the quick study of "Alpine view".  I love the bright colors and looseness by painting in a hurry.  I painted an under painting of Red oxide so that it would all be in harmony.

                                                              Chicken Study 5X7

                                                    oil on canvas board by Terry  Moss

I needed to paint some chickens so this is my first attempt at  the subject. It was fun to just mess round a little and to try a few bolder strokes. Ready to start the final painting. I will post it tomorrow.

                                                            Reflection on Upper Stillwater
                                                               8X10  oil on canvas board
                                                                   by Terry Moss

This is a revised version of the original. I worked on the water a little more. I think this will do.

My obsession with doors

Once in awhile I like to dabble in photography. This photo of the temple doors is part of my obsession with doors. "Knock and it shall be opened, seek and ye shall find."   Such beautiful craftsmanship went into the making of this door.

This weathered old door I found in the Royal City in China. I'm not sure how old this door is but it caught my eye because of the texture of the crackled paint and the sun drenched red color.

"Knock to Open"

Watercolor painting 11 X 14

by Terry Moss

"The Knob"

Watercolor 11 X 14

by Terry Moss

Artstrings Gallery: Alpine View

Artstrings Gallery: Alpine View

Alpine View

                                                "Alpine View"  9 X 12  Oil on board.
                                                                By Terry Moss

For all you nature lovers enjoy a walk through the trees. Had a great time painting this. It reminds me of the trip we took above Park City, Utah last year.   Nature- Love, Oil Painting- Love,  Art- Love.

Upper Stillwater

                                                      "Reflection on Upper Stillwater"
                                                         8 X 10 oil on canvas board
                                                                   by Terry Moss

The upper Stillwater is a fabulous place to kayak, for great views of the mountains and to see wildlife of every kind. We had a great time with friends the day I snapped this photo reference. We were sitting on the bank having our lunch and taking it all in. When I finished this painting the other day it made me homesick for Montana. I can't wait for Summer so we can visit again. Next time, I will paint the kayaks.