The Roadside Artist

We might say, as seen on TV?

Ax Man
Watercolor 9×12

I had two inspirations for this painting. First I have been watching the History Channel TV series, Ax Men which is supposed to be based on actual loggers here in Oregon and was filmed last fall and early winter. Well, okay, they are real loggers in Oregon but I have to tell you that the dramatization is wicked. I’m familiar with some of these people. But I digress….

Along with the TV “documentary” about Oregon loggers, I’ve also been reviewing my collection of Winslow Homer materials, particularly his works in the Adirondack mountains. A painting of a woodsman caught my eye and it occurred to me that an update was in order.

Thus, we have Ax Man.

Alas, the original watercolor painting is already in a private collection. I barely had time to enjoy it for myself. However, I was able to preserve it in the form of a poster and a framed print so we can all appreciate the legacy of the modern American woodsman.

NEW: Abstracted from this painting, the all new AX MAN T-SHIRT …show your support with an axmen tee. Get one quick!

Thank you for supporting the arts.

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Original watercolor painting shows a commercial fishing boat (the Jeanne Arain) tied up at the commercial service docks at Garibaldi, Oregon.

I just LOVE this painting. Sadly, the original painting is already in a private collection - but I got a print for myself so I can continue to enjoy it. And yes, you can have your own inexpensive Oregon fine art poster or a ready-to-hang framed print.

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Watercolor Sketch
9″ x 12″
Abstract Impressionist style

Watercolor abstract impressionist style painting a la Dominic DeStefano, except by The Roadside Artist. US 101 looking south in Cloverdale, OR. Mill Road is on the left.

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Cape Kiwanda Sunset #9
Oil on canvas, 24″ x 30″
Yes, I’ve added a new painting, which is something I’ve neglected of late. This Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock sunset painting can best be viewed at The Oregon Painter web site at Blogspot, where you can click the link to an extra large version if you like.

It is similar to a painting I created in the past.. same area of the sand dunes, and a sunset…

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