TCG - That Chestnut Glow

 A chestnut-colored horse, with no black in its coat, is known as a sorrel. (8x10 oil)

THG - Two Horses Grazing

 Two horses grazing in a field. That's Mount Rainer in the distance. (16x20 oil)

"For You, oh Lord, have made me glad by what You have done.  I will sing for the joy at he works of Your hands"  Psalm 92:4

CSF - "Cazz" in a Sunny Field

 This is Cazz, a gray Arabian horse, enjoying a sunny day in a lush field with Lake Campbell in the background. (11x14 oil)

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it"  Psalm 118:24

GHO - Great Horned Owl

 We often hear the calls of this large owl (Bubo virginianus), also known as a Hoot Owl.  At least one lives in the woods behind our house on Fidalgo Island, and I captured the photo which inspired this painting.  The talons are very impressive! (18x24 oil)

"The eyes of all look to You, and You give them food in due season"  Psalm 145:15

TAF - "Trigger and Freckles"

 These are two cow horses that know their jobs. (11x14 oil)

LEF - Lake Erie Grocery, Frosted

Open pretty much all year, this is our closest shopping spot, just down the road.  In the background, Mount Erie is the highest point in Anacortes--looks like the winding road to the top might be closed by snow here. (22x28 oil)

PGP - Psalm 23, Green Pastures

 Overlooking a peaceful valley, with sheep grazing in green pastures by quiet waters. (16x20 oil)

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul.  He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake"  Psalm 23:1-3

MBF - Moonlight Beach Fire

 

Squirrel strums a guitar while three furry friends enjoy an evening around a beachfire on a pebbly beach in the San Juan Islands. (16x24 oil)

LCS - Lake Campbell Sheep

 Lake Campbell on Fidalgo Island (just below my home studio) is a rare place, with an island on an island.  Just south of Anacortes, Gateway to the San Juan Islands. (24x30 oil)

"My sheep hear My voice and I know them"  John 10:27

WSF - Washington State Ferry

Washington State ferry "Kaleetan" coming home to Anacortes after a long day out on Puget Sound among the San Juan Islands. (24x30 oil)

"From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised"  Psalm 113:3

GPW - Grandpa's Willows

These willow trees were planted from branches taken from my grandfather’s tree in Arlington, Washington. Now they are on Fidalgo Island and that’s my horse Harley, enjoying the September sun. (18x24 oil)

TPB - Tea Party Bunnies

 I loved this oversized strawberry wallpaper in my Aunt's home, and my Mom, a potter, made the tea set.  That's Mount Baker out the window. (11x14 oil)

LES - Lake Erie Store

 

Two Fidalgo Island landmarks: Lake Erie Grocery overshadowed by Mount Erie. This place feels like a little piece of childhood, where kids ride bikes or horses down to the store or a carload will stop for snacks on their way to the lake. (22x28 oil)

"Abiding in the shadow"  Psalm 91

LCO - Lake Campbell Overlook

Lake Campbell (around little Goodin Island) facing southeast from the overlook viewpoint at the summit of Mount Erie, Fidalgo Island, Washington.  Mount Rainier is in the far distance. (24x36 oil)

"Holy, Holy, Holy!  Lord God Almighty!"   "All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea."  John Bacchus Dykes

 

PBI - Park Butte Lookout, Interior

 Maintained by the Skagit Alpine Club, this retired fire lookout dating from 1932 has 360º views of the North Cascades, with Koma Kulshan (Mount Baker) right in your face. (20x30 oil)