Skies above

Hi folks, overtime i come on here and i look back at my last blog, WOW. it's been so long.... I hope y'all are having a warm start to summer like we are in Virginia. S;ring as you can tell has b...

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Hi folks! It's been literally nearly 4 months since posting here, partly due to phone malfunctions and partly due to busy scheduling. Sorry but my phone has been recalled (camera) that is not tak...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2016/03/pushing-through-to-summer.html

You may be questioning the title here and questioning if I am referring to our nearly week long temps being above 70's, or if I'm referring to color temperature. The former wins out. It's felt li...

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On this holiday weekend we should all be filled with thanks! If God hadn't of decided to put you on this earth what would you be? There is a purpose for your life, are you living up to his glory?...

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I often think of the ordinary people who are going to and fro in their lives and how much more meaningful each of their lives would be if they would collect original art.  I consider myself a ve...

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Hi folks! I know it has been awhile, over a month since positing! Yowzah!! Have you been as busy as I have? Wow, it's been a beautiful fall. Not to take up your time too much but here are some pa...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/10/break-out-your-earth-tones.html

Hi folks,  An exciting update today to say that my exhibit "Eden Aire" is up and ready for your eyes! Opening reception is this Friday September 11!  Onsite are over 30 paintings, their main s...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/09/aire-exhibit-plus-wine-country-this.html

Hi folks I was lucky enough to be invited to Ocean City MD. for their 10th annual "Artist paint the OC" plein air event. Having participated in these plein air events for over 6 yrs I am searc...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/08/artist-paint-ocean-city-md-and-beyond.html

Hi folks I am excitedly nearing my 40+ paintings for my show that is happening the month of September. "Eden Aire" opening reception will be September 11 at 6pm. I hope to see you all there and ...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/07/keeping-out-of-heat-and-preparing-for.html

Hi folks, I recently returned back to the gallery, back from a 4000+ mile road trip that took me through WV Hollars to delicious burgers in Cinncinati. From there along the Ohio to Ownesboro, Ky....

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/07/from-mountains-of-wyoming-down-to.html

Not much time to discus much, needless to say, it's been busy summer so far.  Here are some recent paintings 611 steam train 8x10 Original oil painting Roses in a vase 9x12 Harb...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/06/northbound-train.html

CRABTREE FALLS  30x40  Oil Hi folks, recently I've had the opportunities to get out in the mountains and get some magestry in. I've always loved the distant hues and color temperature i...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/05/headlight-on-westbound-train.html

Hi Folks, Well, summer is in full swing these days. Days and weekends are filling up for the summertime fun. I hope you can get out to see me at a show, a workshop, or a demo. Although I cannot ...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-river-runs-through-it.html

Awakenings 16x20 Oil on stretched canvas This painting materialized from readings and paintings from Frederick Remington. I have always been fond of Remington's night time scenes and havin...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/04/newest-painting.html

Hi folks, I hope this finds you all well. It's been a couple of weeks since posting so I thought I would update with new paintings, new opportunities to paint with me, and even come to one of Fr...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/03/free-demo-days-are-here.html

How many times do you wake up and see snow trickling down and turning an ordinary scene extraordinary? It's become second nature around here in Va. I don't recall in my youth that it has ever sno...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/02/is-frosty-your-friend-too.html

Hi folks! Hope this finds you all doing good. I've had a very very busy couple of months and so much has been blessed upon me over the last couple of months. God has been so good and I finally fe...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-new-year-2015.html

Hi folks, I hope everyone's doing good! I have really enjoyed all this nice cooler weather. It's still been warm enough to get out and paint and the skies around Southern Va have been incredibl...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2014/10/whats-in-your-bag-of-tricks.html

Hi folks, I have just gotten back from being on the road since last Thursday. I must say, It is such a pleasure to share this passion of mine with others who have been so gracious and helping m...

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Hi folks. Im in recovery mode here. After a very exhausting weekend with Blackstone's Art's and Crafts Festival and the Grand Opening of Thomas Bradshaw Fine Arts Gallery and Studio I now have ...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2014/09/continuedgrand-opening-updates.html

Hi Folks, If you all have been keeping up with my blog so far, you are aware that I've been busy building my own gallery here in my hometown of Blackstone, Va. This area is rich in Civil War h...

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Hi folks, I've been so busy that I haven't posted anything new on here in over a month...well, this is just an update, but I will promise you this....There's big news right around the corner.......

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2014/08/lots-of-new-information-but-before-that.html

Hi Folks, I am returning from a week long painting trip that included a ferry, getting to visit an island in the Chesapeake Bay that is known as the "soft shell crab capital of the world" Tangi...

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Hi folks, I hope this blog finds you well, and the summer heat is not keeping you down. My time has been split pretty equally between events in Richmond, Richmond Plein Air 2014, in Hampton at ...

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Hi folks,  Just checking in to let all of y'all see some progress of paintings/ gallery/ instuctional and what not.  Lately my days have been filled with painting walls or fine art. Here's a ...

http://skiesabovecody.blogspot.com/2014/06/taking-it-all-in-stride.html