Autumn in Utah #1

This area is above Fairview,  Utah. There are several lakes close by that have great fishing and camping.

Middle Provo River

This section of the Provo river is between two Dams. So it is called the Middle Provo. Great fishing.

Below Lunch Counter

Lunch counter is the largest rapid on the Snake river run in Wyoming. It will stand a 12 man raft on its end. Hopefully you come back down right side up.

Swan Valley # 2

Swan Valley is in eastern Idaho. The Snake River drains from the Yellowstone Plateau thru Wyoming, into Idaho then on to join the Columbia river. This area is below Palisade Dam.

Provo River Falls V

Every time I go up to Provo Falls, I find another scene that I just have to paint. So here is another one. Hope you like it.

Below Drift Creek Falls

When you get to the falls. you are standing at the head of the falls. You cross over the canyon on a suspended bridge to the other side, and look back at the falls. Then you can walk to the bottom of the falls. This is looking down the canyon.

Cave Falls

Cave Falls, Fall River, Yellowstone National Park. This is at the end of an 18 mile dirt road in the south west corner of the park. Well worth the drive.

6x6 mini Provo River Falls

6X6 mini of Provo River Falls, Utah.

Willow Flats

Willow Flats. This is up a canyon, east of Franklin, Idaho.

Winter on the North Fork

This is the North Fork or Henry's Fork of the Snake River. I went to my grandaughter's wedding in Rexburg, Idaho in Febuary. After the wedding, I took a drive out west of town to the river. It was a cold day, with frost on the trees. I took twenty or so photos of the area. This is the one I chose because of the peaceful muted colors. There were just a few ripples on the water that made for some great reflections.

Winter Below Twin Bridges

The South Fork of the Snake River runs through Eastern Idaho just north of Ririe Idaho.  At this point the river splits into two chanels, each having a bridge. The area is called Twin Bridges. This was in Febuary, crisp and cold. The blue of the sky, the dark of the water and the variety of blues in the shadows made for a great painting.

Provo River Falls IV

This little painting (12X16) is the 4th from this area. We took family pictures here because there is a mile of beautiful rock formations and water falls. This painting was a Christmas present to my wife (It also saved me from shopping!). Provo Falls is in the High Uinta Mountains, Utah. It is an absolutely fascinating place to visit. Take the whole family!

Diamond Fork



The fishing is great here. The Diamond Fork River flows out of the Strawberry Reservoir, Utah. This section of the river runs by some of Utahs red rock formations. Fall colors are always fun to paint. 

 

Swan Valley

Swan Valley is in Eastern Idaho. The Sake River flows out of Wyoming into Idaho and the Palasades Reservoir. It flows out of the reservoir into the Swan Valley and spreads out in the flat land. Beautiful area!

Little Neatsu River II

We were invited by a good freind to visit Oregon a couple of years back and were amazed at how green everything was. We drove up and down the coast, up canyon roads and hiked into several waterfalls. We drove along this river and about every half mile I would get out and go down to the river to take a picture.

 

Little Neatsu River I

Green, green everywhere! This is my 1st painting the coastal area of Oregon. I will paint more of that beautiful state. Seascapes, Waterfalls and more.

Big Cottonwood Canyon

We were in Salt Lake City and decided to take a drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Fall was in the air, and we hiked about a half mile along side Big cottonwood creek. The sun was just going behind the mountain putting us in the shadow, but still illuminating the trees. We were almost running to catch the fleeting sun light. I have painted several scenes from that afternoon. See if you can find all of them.

Horseshoe Bend Left

I have driven Highway 89 just south of Page, Arizona many times and did not know that I was within 1 mile of this famous spot on the Colorodo River. On one of those trips I saw a small sign on the side of the road that read Horseshoe Bend. I thought, "That can't be the Horseshoe Bend!" I turned around and drove down a short dirt road to a parking area, hiked up a sandhill and out through the desert. You can't see this spot until you are within 100 yards of the rim. Breathtaking!

Horseshoe Bend Right

This area is so wide that I decided to paint it on two canvases, the left and right side. I love painting the red rock country of Utah and Arizona. I hope you enjoy the paintings. If you are in the area this is well-worth the time and the effort.

Coffee Pot Rapids

This is one of those spots that mostly locals know about. It takes some hiking, but it is worth it. It is part of the North Fork of the Snake River in Island Park, Idaho. It flows along easy until it enters the canyon, then for about 3/4 mile it's rapids and deep pools.