River, Rocks and Duck

"Feeling Ducky", 12" x 12" oil

Another painting started en plein air at George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego, finished in my studio.  There were ducks and geese, some with babies in tow.  This handsome mallard posed for my on the rocks.

River

"River Rocky Shore" 9" x 12", oil

George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego was full of plein air artists at every vantage point with all their gear, getting ready for the Lake Oswego Plein Air, part of the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts.  Alas, I had not registered to be part of this event, but that did not prevent me from exploring and painting at this lovely park on the Willamette River.  Rocks were small to large enough for a picnic table.  Boats and ducks passed by on the river.  This small plein air painting captured the sunny freshness of the scene.

Clackamette

I discovered Clackamette Park in Oregon City on a cool, clear afternoon.  It is located where the Clackamas River flows into the Willamette River, across from West Linn.  A peaceful place surrounded by highways and city.  I painted in oil on a 12" x 16" canvas board.  My companions were quacking mallards.