This original and its printed hat reproduction made one lovely local lady a very happy new owner a couple weeks ago at the Big Sky Farmer's Market. As an artist, it is so rewarding to be able to see an image you've created on canvas brought to life in another unique way and in print form on something like a hat. I look forward to creating more pairs like this one! The original Lone Peak Mandala painting. So grateful for the support and appreciation of my art!
A couple months ago I had the honor of painting a special piece for a lovely local lady in Big Sky. She had seen my work at a couple places in town and had also browsed my website, leaving a wonderful message about how she loved my work and especially my characterized bears. She then asked me to paint a larger painting of a bear painting I had done originally in a smaller size. I was excited to be able to create this piece for her with reference to the other painting while keeping the feeling and image fresh, exciting, and unique to what she wanted. The canvas was 24x36 and super fun to paint because of the larger size. Painting large has become a new favorite way to capture the freeing feel
I recently donated a painting to a local organization's annual fundraising gala. The event was held to raise money for the Big Sky Community Organization who funds projects like our community trails and parks. I was happy to donate a piece for their silent auction and chose to paint an iconic scene of Beehive Basin in the summer. A very popular trail to hike in the summer, the meadows on the way up to the mountain basin offer an amazing display of wildflowers in late June and most of July. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to donate something to help raise money for our local parks and trails that we appreciate and use so much living in Big Sky, MT!
