Rodeo Sketch #1

I painted and drew this quickly to step away from the 'formal' have to be perfect painting.  It was done free hand and without grids, etc.  I loved the process and the final work and look forward to doing more.

New Original Watercolor Mustang In New Mexico

I painted this the other day, has been on my 'ta do' list forever.  So even though it's summer, I painted a scene from winter.  There were more horses in this herd too who are on my list as well.  This is the first of a series.

Santa Anita Paddock Late Afternoon

This is an original painting, oil on canvas on board, 8 x 10 inches, of the horses being led into the paddock at Santa Anita Race Track.  The light was so gorgeous and is what led me to want to paint this at all.  Usually when I'm starting any painting I have a question in the back of my mind or a desire to see if I can 'paint' the idea into the physical.  In this case, I wanted to paint more in the impressionistic style in order to capture the light.

Zenyatta In Morning Training

After watching American Pharoah's incredible run in the Belmont, winning by five and half lengths and capturing the Triple Crown, racing was all I could think about for the rest of the evening and into this morning.  So, I had this painting of the great race mare Zenyatta on my 'to upload' list for this last week and decided to go ahead and list it today in commemoration of great horses, great race horses and the people who work with them in all capacities.  Am still thinking about that race yesterday and am reminded of when I saw Zenyatta run as well.  One of the best of the best.

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Summer In Colorado

This was a ranch that I was driving by quickly but saw this barn out of the corner of my eye and then hit the brakes.  I got out and took notes and photos and put it on my 'ta do' list.  Am happy I finally pulled it out to paint.

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Old Ranch Early Evening

This is a miniature watercolor of an old ranch on the central coast in California.  I kept my horse there for awhile, and this was a common scene after I finished feeding.  Quiet and peaceful.  This was a wonderful place.

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Cypress On 17 Mile Drive

This is a new painting that will go to auction on May 31.  Its a scene of late afternoon on 17 Mile Dr in Pebble Beach.

I wanted to show how it looks with a mat and frame.  However, the auction is for the painting only at this time.

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This is the next painting that is going to auction tomorrow, May 24, 2015.  Am still getting this blog set up, with links etc. but it is coming along.  Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Have a new painting for an auction over at Daily Paintworks, one of my favorites because of its tonalism and mood.

This is an oil on board 10 x 12 inches and is a scene from down the coast of Big Sur.  For more auction info click here.  http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/392792

New Site For Paintings

Hello and welcome to my new blog.  I have recently uploaded some of my paintings to a new site, Daily Paint Works, a great place to show and sell your work with emphasis on creating one small painting a day.  This intrigued me, and I wanted to join the other artists listed on that site.  Some of the artists I have come across on that site are wonderful and it's really neat to be part of that group.

This painting was recently completed and is a scene from Point Lobos State Park.  It is oil on linen, 12 x 12.  Click on the link below for more info.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/candace-bell/morning-in-point-lobos/386559

Also!!!  Am having my first auction on this piece through Dailypaintworks.

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http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/392487