Jessup Mill Pond12" x 16" oil, plein air oil
Jessup Mill Pond is located in the small town of Creston, Montana. It's pure waters feed the State Fish Hatchery located just to the right of this scene.This piece was done for the Hockaday Museum Annual Benefit Auction. This piece may be purchased through them. |

Clouds over the Swan
9" x 12" plein air oil. The picturesque Swan Valley in western Montana stretches for nearly 75 miles from Clearwater Junction north to Swan Lake, between the Mission Mountain and the Bob Marshal Wilderness areas. The inlet to Swan Lake holds a National Wildlife Refuge. This view is from that refuge facing south to Swan Valley.
9" x 12" plein air oil. The picturesque Swan Valley in western Montana stretches for nearly 75 miles from Clearwater Junction north to Swan Lake, between the Mission Mountain and the Bob Marshal Wilderness areas. The inlet to Swan Lake holds a National Wildlife Refuge. This view is from that refuge facing south to Swan Valley.

Island On Echo Lake
11" x 14" plein air oil. Echo Lake is full of islands, bays, and good fishing for trout, bass, and perch. This view is facing SSE a short walk from the only public boat launch available.
11" x 14" plein air oil. Echo Lake is full of islands, bays, and good fishing for trout, bass, and perch. This view is facing SSE a short walk from the only public boat launch available.

Lion Lake Reflections
9" x 12" plein air oil
Lion Lake is a popular small day-use lake below Hungry Horse Reservoir that feeds the south fork of the Flathead River. Perfect for kids of all ages. Have your bear spray handy.
9" x 12" plein air oil
Lion Lake is a popular small day-use lake below Hungry Horse Reservoir that feeds the south fork of the Flathead River. Perfect for kids of all ages. Have your bear spray handy.

Forest Service Rental
8" x 10" plein air oil.
Located on the shores of Swan Lake, this is one of numerous Forest Service cabins anyone can rent. It's just a few yards off Montana Hwy 83 and yet seems and feels remote.
8" x 10" plein air oil.
Located on the shores of Swan Lake, this is one of numerous Forest Service cabins anyone can rent. It's just a few yards off Montana Hwy 83 and yet seems and feels remote.

Where the Missouri Leaves the Rockies
10" x 16" plein air oil. With all its Blue Ribbon fishing, floating opportunities, islands, and clear waters, the upper Missouri is also one of the most scenic. This location is 25 minutes from my house.
10" x 16" plein air oil. With all its Blue Ribbon fishing, floating opportunities, islands, and clear waters, the upper Missouri is also one of the most scenic. This location is 25 minutes from my house.

Fall in Helena Valley
6" x 8" plein air oil
Just south of Montana's state capital, the valley is full of scenic opportunities. This was just one of several I painted in just this one location.
6" x 8" plein air oil
Just south of Montana's state capital, the valley is full of scenic opportunities. This was just one of several I painted in just this one location.